$174,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2025

116 N 1st St Princeton, IL 61356

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$132 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janelle McCarter

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #471004781 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cornelius King

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #475202863

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,952

Year Built

Built in 1871

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1320
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 96 X 130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2951.98
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Vincent Amanda
Bought by
Erven Colton M
Seller's Agent
Janelle McCarter
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cornelius King
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
List Price
$174,000
Sold Price
$174,000
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$173,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$226
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.52%
Original Mortgage
$139,200
Outstanding Balance
$139,200
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,574

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2019
Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Davison Genna M
Bought by
Vincent Amanda
Seller's Agent
Beth Mulcahy
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Janelle McCarter
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
List Price
$106,900
Sold Price
$98,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-8.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.29%
Original Mortgage
$95,050
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2015
Closed on
Nov 21, 2015
Sold by
Mangrich Nathan J and Mangrich Kristin L
Bought by
Davison Ganna M
Seller's Agent
Janelle McCarter
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Beth Mulcahy
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$94,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.08%
Original Mortgage
$91,665
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2013
Closed on
Nov 14, 2013
Sold by
Emmett Shawn and Emmett Ashley
Bought by
Mangrich Nathan J and Bickett Kristin L
Seller's Agent
Janelle McCarter
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-16.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$84,875
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Palmer Edgar N and Palmer Margaret Ellen
Bought by
Emmett Shawn and Brown Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $174,000 None Listed On Document
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 $139,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,665 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Sold $174,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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)

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 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12441576

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-109-008