Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natural light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.
Contingent
$240,000
517 S 5th St, Princeton, IL 61356
5beds
2,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
10,605 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$80/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick wood-burning fireplaceOversized roomsGenerously sized bedroomsDedicated office areaOversized patio doorImpressive floor planExpansive gathering space
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Listed by:
Julie Duncan 309-826-9845,
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12635629
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X22
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X21
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,986
- Total interior livable area: 2,986 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 908
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
Lot
- Size: 10,605 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 101 X 105
Details
- Parcel number: 1616427001
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $80/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,931
- Annual tax amount: $5,626
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Contingent | $240,000$80/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #12635629 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000$80/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #12635629 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,668 +9% | $77,977 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $5,198 +7.1% | $71,815 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $4,853 +3.4% | $67,330 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $4,694 | $63,735 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $61,402 +1.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $60,668 +1.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $59,630 -0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $59,845 +2.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $58,283 +15.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $50,323 -12.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $57,264 -0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,575 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,748 -0.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,114 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,071 -0.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,124 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,643 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61356
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Logan Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Logan Junior High School
- High: Princeton High School
- District: 115
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Princeton
- 61356
- 517 S 5th St






