$180,000
SOLD MAR 3, 2026

217 E High St Farmer City, IL 61842

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,396 Sq Ft
1879 Built

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

28% Below List Price

180 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2026

This cherished home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 50 years! Four spacious bedrooms-including one conveniently located on the main floor-this home is full of timeless charm, highlighted by hardwood floors, antique sconces and an original beautiful open staircase. Enjoy the generously sized kitchen and separate dining room. The vaulted-ceiling sunroom offers a stunning view of the beautifully landscaped yard, creating a peaceful space to relax in. The basement is functional and versatile, complete with a full bath. Outdoors, you'll find a covered deck, his and hers garden sheds, a workshop adjacent to the two-car garage, a perfect garden spot with perennials galore. Sitting proudly on a pristine, nearly half-acre corner lot, this stately home boasts a massive yard with mature landscaping and steel roofs on both the home and garage. Farmer City is an easy 30 min drive to Champaign or Bloomington. The perfect property in the perfect location!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cherie Magenheimer-Bobb

Cornerstone Real Estate License #471005427 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Dallas

RYAN DALLAS REAL ESTATE License #475143433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,726

Year Built

  • Built in 1879

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 104x183

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,726

Year Built

Built in 1879

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1879
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 2396
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2396
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3279

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 104x183
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3726
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2026 03/03/26 Sold $180,000 -5.2% $75 / Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $79 / Sq Ft
11/29/2025 11/29/25 Price Changed $199,900 -11.1% $83 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Price Changed $224,900 -4.3% $94 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Price Changed $234,900 -6.0% $98 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2023 $3,081 $43,259 $6,850 $36,409
2022 $2,882 $40,810 $6,462 $34,348
2021 $2,730 $39,622 $6,274 $33,348
2020 $2,785 $39,622 $6,274 $33,348
2019 $2,783 $39,622 $6,274 $33,348
2018 $2,666 $38,693 $6,127 $32,566
2017 $2,694 $37,663 $5,891 $31,772
2016 $2,610 $36,924 $5,775 $31,149
2015 $2,518 $36,924 $5,775 $31,149
2014 $2,518 $36,924 $5,775 $31,149
2013 -- $36,924 $5,775 $31,149
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12415300

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-401-007

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