$235,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2025

1812 Franklin Ave Mount Vernon, IL 62864

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,325 Sq Ft
1939 Built

Recently Sold

$101 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Central Air
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Perfect for multi generational or co-living and close to Mitchell Museum - this home has been beautifully restored with modern amenities while maintaining its classic elegance. This property boasts 4 bedrooms plus an office/additional bedroom and 2-1/2 baths. To the back of the home, you will find a family room with a fireplace and sliding glass patio door leading onto the large back deck perfect for entertaining! The newly added laundry room and additional 1/2 bath is perfect for anyone wanting main level laundry access. In addition, a master suite has been added on the main level with a large closet and en-suite. The updated kitchen features new kitchen cabinets, new countertops with added bar top opening into the dining room and brand new stainless steel appliances. The separate dining room leads into the living room which also features another fireplace. Upstairs you will find the original hardwood flooring with 3 additional bedrooms, a small office and a full bathroom. The full basement is currently unfinished but can be finished later if additional space is needed. The basement has been fully waterproofed and comes with a lifetime warranty. Additional renovations include New Roof, New HVAC system, New water heater, New Pergo flooring, New lighting, New back deck, New laundry room and bathroom plus so much more! There is a 1 car garage with a new garage door and remote PLUS a large Fenced-In yard! Call today for your showing! AGENT OWNED PROPERTY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Karch

H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC License #475169328 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

TROY HORTON

H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC License #471020451

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 143 x 183 x 59 x 201
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,325 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mt Vernon Elementary School
  • Casey Mt. Vernon Middle School
  • Mt Vernon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Watson Place Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,985

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Watson Place
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Legal Description: WATSON PLACE BLK 4 LOT 18 & 19 & ADJ VAC ALLEY
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Basement: Unfinished, Egress Window, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 2325
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mt Vernon
  • High School: Mt Vernon
  • Middle/Junior School: Casey Mt. Vernon

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 143 x 183 x 59 x 201
  • Zoning: Resid

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3985
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Snk Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Jason Mueller
EXIT REALTY NEW BEGINNINGZ
Buyer's Agent
Terri Karch
H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,100
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.2%
Views
189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2024
Sold by
Jefferson County
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2012
Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Clark Matthew and Isaac Sara
Bought by
Bean Eric J
Seller's Agent
Brian Wood
Cross Davidson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa McKinney
C21 All Pro Real Estate
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$102,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,200
-10.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.08%
Original Mortgage
$105,714
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2007
Sold by
Adams Mark D and Adams Alesia M
Bought by
Clark Matthew and Isaac Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,670
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Special Warranty Deed $50,500 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $154,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $92,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $105,714 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,670 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $235,000 -12.9% $101 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $269,900 +438.7% $116 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Sold $50,100 +0.2% $22 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2024 10/10/24 For Sale $50,000 -51.3% $22 / Sq Ft
04/29/2013 04/29/13 Sold $102,700 -10.6% $44 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2012 10/04/12 For Sale $114,900 -- $49 / 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 $3,985 $45,896 $4,828 $41,068
2023 $3,170 $42,371 $4,457 $37,914
2022 $3,015 $37,168 $3,910 $33,258
2021 $2,849 $35,398 $3,724 $31,674
2020 $2,845 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2019 $2,807 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2018 $2,770 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2017 $2,708 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2016 $2,629 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2015 $2,572 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2014 $2,120 $33,082 $3,480 $29,602
2013 $2,120 $31,209 $3,283 $27,926
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: EB459485

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-30-206-014