116 N 1st St Princeton, IL 61356
Estimated payment $1,199/month
Total Views
5,884
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,320
Sq Ft
$132
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Bonus Room
- Porch
- Traditional Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
About This Home
You will be immediately captivated as you enter this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. A perfect layout, accented by refinished original hardwood floors and highlighted by the abundance of natural light flowing through the rooms. The spacious kitchen boasts its' own pantry, along with beautiful, abundant cabinetry. Feel the quaint warmth of a classic home and then take note of the myriads of updates that make this house absolutely move-in ready! The seller is even leaving some wonderful items for a new buyer- the tv stand, tv, and dresser currently in the upstairs bedroom and the tv currently in the main floor bedroom. The energy-efficiency updates reward you with low utility bills - practical as well as beautiful! New water line installed in June 2025. The upstairs bonus room (currently used as a massive closet) awaits your particular needs - office, playroom, reading nook?? The adorable porch entices you to venture outdoors in any kind of weather. Located in just the right place in historic Princeton, this can be your perfect home. Come take a look! The seller is even offering a Cinch home warranty to buyers to allow them full peace of mind on their new home.
Listing Agent
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #471004781 Listed on: 08/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,952
Year Built
- Built in 1871
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 96 x 130
Parking
- 1.5 Car Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,320 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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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 | $2,726 | $41,145 | $7,406 | $33,739 |
| 2023 | $2,726 | $37,894 | $6,821 | $31,073 |
| 2022 | $2,544 | $35,528 | $6,395 | $29,133 |
| 2021 | $2,460 | $33,632 | $6,054 | $27,578 |
| 2020 | $2,363 | $32,400 | $5,832 | $26,568 |
| 2019 | $2,365 | $32,012 | $5,762 | $26,250 |
| 2018 | $2,312 | $31,464 | $5,663 | $25,801 |
| 2017 | $2,354 | $31,577 | $5,683 | $25,894 |
| 2016 | $2,283 | $30,753 | $5,535 | $25,218 |
| 2015 | -- | $18,928 | $0 | $18,928 |
| 2014 | -- | $24,367 | $5,439 | $18,928 |
| 2013 | -- | $16,241 | $5,469 | $10,772 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | For Sale | $174,000 | +77.6% | $132 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2019 04/11/19 | Sold | $98,000 | -8.3% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2019 02/27/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/02/2019 02/02/19 | For Sale | $106,900 | +13.1% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 11/23/2015 11/23/15 | Sold | $94,500 | -5.4% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2015 09/24/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2015 07/06/15 | For Sale | $99,900 | +14.2% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2013 11/14/13 | Sold | $87,500 | -11.5% | $65 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2013 09/23/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2013 09/05/13 | Price Changed | $98,900 | -5.8% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2013 08/09/13 | For Sale | $105,000 | -- | $78 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $98,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $94,500 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $87,500 | None Available | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $45,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $95,050 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $91,665 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $33,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $84,875 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $76,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $65,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $57,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $4,762 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $45,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12441576
APN: 16-16-109-008
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