$205,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2026

1617 Lafayette Ave Mattoon, IL 61938

-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

2% Below List Price

11 on Market

Highlights

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 6 Car Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Friendship Garden
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2026

Well-maintained 4-unit investment property with long-term tenants and immediate cash flow. Each one-bedroom unit includes its own washer and dryer. Updated plumbing and electrical already in place. Prime location near shopping and directly across from Friendship Park. Strong, stable investment with low-maintenance appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Swensen

Century 21 Kima Properties License #475180313 Listed on: 04/13/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Karol Scrimager

Century 21 Kima Properties License #475154758

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 4 Units
  • Operating Expense $584

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for trash collection
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-1-05055-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,933

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Quadruplex
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle, Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mattoon Dist. 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.0
  • Parcel #: 07-1-05055-000
  • Zoning: RES

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Annual Operating Expense: 584.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2933.0
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $205,000 -2.4% --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2026 04/13/26 For Sale $210,000 -- --
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $2,933 $34,517 $3,183 $31,334
2023 $2,651 $30,819 $2,842 $27,977
2022 $2,651 $30,310 $2,795 $27,515
2021 $2,658 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2020 $2,630 $28,846 $3,517 $25,329
2019 $2,588 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2018 $2,544 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2017 $2,535 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2016 $2,483 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2015 $2,453 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2014 $2,453 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
2013 $2,453 $27,840 $3,394 $24,446
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Jennifer Swensen

    Century 21 Kima Properties

    (217) 549-5222

    33 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Jennifer Swensen
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Karol Scrimager

    Century 21 Kima Properties

    (217) 258-6621

    65 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    Karol Scrimager
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6258035

APN: 07-1-05055-000

Illinois Coles County Mattoon 61938

1617 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL

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