$157,900
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

1900 Van Buren Ave Charleston, IL 61920

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$71 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Workshop
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard
  • Front Porch
  • Attic Fan

About This Home

As of May 2025

Step into this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom gem that's ready for you to call home. Nestled on a spacious corner lot and surrounded by a charming white picket fence, this property offers modern upgrades with timeless curb appeal. Inside, you'll love the fresh new flooring, stylish paint, updated kitchen cabinets, sleek countertops, brand-new appliances, and new light fixtures throughout.

Enjoy the flexibility of a full unfinished basement—perfect for storage or your future dream expansion. The attached heated 2-car garage plus an additional detached 1-car garage provide plenty of space for vehicles, tools, or hobbies. Relax or entertain in the fenced backyard featuring a covered patio, ideal for year-round enjoyment.

Don’t miss out on this move-in ready home that blends comfort, style, and potential in one perfect package!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Swensen

Century 21 KIMA Properties License #475180313 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Century 21 KIMA Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Wood

All-American Realty License #475122943

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,196

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Workshop
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-2-07040-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,196

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1107.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1107.0
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary, Workshop
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Workshop
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Charleston Dist. 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019.0
  • Parcel #: 02-2-07040-000
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2196.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Parker Megan M
Bought by
Edwards Curtis
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Swensen
Century 21 KIMA Properties
Buyer's Agent
Donna Wood
All-American Realty
List Price
$155,900
Sold Price
$157,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.28%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.79%
Original Mortgage
$146,847
Outstanding Balance
$146,847
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,800

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2021
Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Phipps Nina I
Bought by
Parker Megan M
Seller's Agent
Kathy Spence
All-American Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Swensen
Century 21 KIMA Properties
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-11.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.90%
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2007
Sold by
Ralph Johnny B
Bought by
Phipps Robert R and Phipps Nina I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $158,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $75,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $106,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $146,847 New Conventional
Previous Owner $67,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $82,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,300 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $86,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $157,900 +1.3% $71 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $155,900 +107.9% $70 / Sq Ft
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Sold $75,000 -11.8% $34 / Sq Ft
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2021 06/25/21 For Sale $85,000 -- $38 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $2,196 $28,729 $4,220 $24,509
2023 $2,196 $26,237 $3,854 $22,383
2022 $2,200 $25,803 $3,790 $22,013
2021 $1,304 $24,763 $3,637 $21,126
2020 $1,317 $25,657 $5,302 $20,355
2019 $1,261 $24,763 $5,117 $19,646
2018 $1,247 $24,763 $5,117 $19,646
2017 $1,231 $24,763 $5,117 $19,646
2016 $1,220 $24,763 $5,117 $19,646
2015 $1,295 $24,763 $5,117 $19,646
2014 $1,295 $24,146 $5,117 $19,029
2013 $1,295 $24,146 $5,117 $19,029
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251581

APN: 02-2-07040-000