$136,500
SOLD SEP 25, 2025

115 E Bower St Oreana, IL 62554

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,214 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Front Porch
  • Shed
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of September 2025

Discover this meticulously remodeled ranch, nestled on a quiet block in Oreana, blending modern farmhouse charm with practical upgrades. The interior has been redone with new drywall, paint, stylish flooring, updated fixtures, and contemporary lighting, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. A new roof (completed May 2025), fully rewired electrical system, and improved ductwork in the crawlspace ensure long-term reliability and efficiency, while the attached 2-car garage offers ample space and convenience.

This home’s tasteful updates shine through its modern farmhouse aesthetic, complemented by functional enhancements like new exterior soffit lights for a well-lit facade and a powered shed with lighting, perfect for storage or projects. Move-in ready and thoughtfully redesigned, this charming ranch is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance home with timeless appeal in a peaceful small-town setting. Schedule your visit today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Durst

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475207939 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Yelovich

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475180564

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,214 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Oldweilers 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-08-09-482-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,509

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1214.0
  • Directions: North East on 48. East on E Bower St.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Oldweilers 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Argenta Oreana Dist 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20003.0
  • Parcel #: 18-08-09-482-005
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1509.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2021
Closed on
Jun 3, 2021
Sold by
Parenti Elizabeth Joann
Bought by
Thornton Stephen
Seller's Agent
Randy Grigg
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Buyer's Agent
Beverly Gharst
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$77,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
3.33%
Current Estimated Value
$128,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.61%
Original Mortgage
$75,610
Outstanding Balance
$68,455
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$59,876

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2009
Sold by
Gerber State Bank
Bought by
Stout Shirley Ann
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $77,500 None Available
Executors Deed $550,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,610 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Sold $136,500 +1.1% $112 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $135,000 +74.2% $111 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $77,500 +3.3% $70 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2021 04/24/21 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Sale $75,000 -- $68 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,509 $25,842 $5,330 $20,512
2023 $1,377 $23,431 $4,833 $18,598
2022 $1,319 $21,853 $4,507 $17,346
2021 $727 $20,329 $4,193 $16,136
2020 $726 $19,515 $4,025 $15,490
2019 $726 $19,515 $4,025 $15,490
2018 $724 $19,708 $4,065 $15,643
2017 $724 $19,388 $3,999 $15,389
2016 $731 $19,428 $4,007 $15,421
2015 $716 $19,274 $3,975 $15,299
2014 $691 $19,274 $3,975 $15,299
2013 $694 $19,274 $3,975 $15,299
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6254803

APN: 18-08-09-482-005