Seller's Agent in 2025
Kathleen Bak
Gates and Gables Realty
(847) 609-8378
1 in this area
94 Total Sales
1260 E Bluff St Marseilles, IL 61341
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,100
Sq Ft
1925
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Central Air
- Family Room
About This Home
As of November 2025Discover the possibilities with this 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offering approx. 1,100 sq ft of living space on a generous 0.5-acre lot. The home features a practical layout with bright living areas and ample room for personalization. With four bedrooms, it provides flexibility for a growing household, home office, or guest space. Outside, the property boasts a large lot giving you plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or future expansion. Nestled on East Bluff Street, this home offers a quiet setting while still being close to downtown Marseilles, the Illinois River, schools, and parks. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or an investor seeking a property with potential, this home is full of opportunity.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gates and Gables Realty License #471018038 Listed on: 08/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,088
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 48x103
Interior Spaces
- 1,100 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Marseilles Elementary School
- Milton Pope Elementary Middle School
- Ottawa Township High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Bentley James M and Houser Spring
Bought by
Martin Amber Frances
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Bak
Gates and Gables Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christy Schmaedeke
Keller Williams Infinity
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$132,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.15%
Views
46
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$107,448
Outstanding Balance
$107,448
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$24,983
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Smith Bryan S
Bought by
Bentley James M
Seller's Agent
Amy Sloan
Your Place Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Larla Grandadam
Starved Rock Realty
List Price
$92,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-2.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$90,926
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 9, 2014
Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Smith Bryan S
Seller's Agent
Maurice Johnson
Pride Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$24,700
Sold Price
$16,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,200
-33.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.30%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2013
Sold by
Harrington Kimberly and Harrington Kimberly K
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2009
Sold by
Barr Michael G and Barr Donna
Bought by
Harrington Kimberly K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,775
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 2007
Sold by
Barr Millard S
Bought by
Barr Millard S and Barr Michael G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $132,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $14,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | Premier | |
| Warranty Deed | $56,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $107,448 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $90,926 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $63,775 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 11/25/25 | Sold | $132,000 | -2.1% | $120 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | For Sale | $134,900 | +49.9% | $123 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/05/2019 07/05/19 | Sold | $90,000 | -2.2% | $82 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/06/2019 05/06/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | For Sale | $92,000 | +457.6% | $84 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/19/2015 02/19/15 | Sold | $16,500 | -29.7% | $17 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/18/2015 02/18/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/18/2015 02/18/15 | Price Changed | $23,465 | +42.2% | $25 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/03/2015 01/03/15 | Off Market | $16,500 | -- | -- | |
| 12/02/2014 12/02/14 | Price Changed | $23,465 | -5.0% | $25 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/09/2014 10/09/14 | For Sale | $24,700 | -- | $26 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,104 | $17,392 | $3,174 | $14,218 |
| 2023 | $1,088 | $17,429 | $3,181 | $14,248 |
| 2022 | $838 | $13,868 | $2,740 | $11,128 |
| 2021 | $896 | $13,868 | $2,740 | $11,128 |
| 2020 | $887 | $13,868 | $2,740 | $11,128 |
| 2019 | $892 | $13,975 | $2,761 | $11,214 |
| 2018 | $933 | $13,929 | $2,752 | $11,177 |
| 2017 | $929 | $13,929 | $2,752 | $11,177 |
| 2016 | $929 | $14,000 | $2,766 | $11,234 |
| 2015 | $940 | $14,000 | $2,766 | $11,234 |
| 2012 | -- | $25,459 | $3,115 | $22,344 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kathleen Bak
-
Christy Schmaedeke
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christy Schmaedeke
Keller Williams Infinity
(815) 693-5757
7 in this area
167 Total Sales
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2019
Amy Sloan
Your Place Realty Group
-
Larla Grandadam
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Larla Grandadam
Starved Rock Realty
(815) 883-1353
1 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2015
Maurice Johnson
Pride Realty
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12458238
APN: 24-17-321000
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