$82,500

1621 Edgar Ave Mattoon, IL 61938

Estimated payment $541/month

Total Views 37,324
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$53 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Patio
  • 1-minute walk to Friendship Garden

About This Home

Looking for an investment opportunity in Mattoon, IL? This 3 bed, 2 bath home for sale offers 1,560 sq ft with a functional layout and two full bathrooms, a standout feature for this price point. Positioned as a fixer upper and value-add property, it’s ideal for investors or buyers seeking affordable housing in Mattoon with room to build equity. Some LVP flooring updates are already in place, and the layout supports strong rental potential or a personalized vision. Convenient location near local amenities. Explore the possibilities and schedule your showing today.

Listing Agent

Blake McWilliams

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475204739 Listed on: 04/29/2026

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-1-05096-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,124

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mattoon Dist. 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0
  • Parcel #: 07-1-05096-000
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1124.0

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $1,124 $13,225 $1,659 $11,566
2023 $1,016 $11,808 $1,481 $10,327
2022 $1,016 $11,613 $1,457 $10,156
2021 $1,019 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2020 $1,008 $11,052 $2,759 $8,293
2019 $992 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2018 $975 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2017 $972 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2016 $493 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2015 $1,348 $10,667 $2,663 $8,004
2014 $1,348 $15,301 $2,663 $12,638
2013 $1,348 $15,301 $2,663 $12,638
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2026 04/29/26 For Sale $82,500 +266.7% $53 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $22,500 -31.8% $14 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2015 09/15/15 For Sale $33,000 -- $21 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $22,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $17,600 New Conventional
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About the Listing Agent

Blake McWilliams

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

(217) 559-9198

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MLS Number: 6258254

APN: 07-1-05096-000

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