Seller's Agent in 2025
Brenda Young
Brenda Young Real Estate
(217) 357-1439
183 Total Sales
242 Main St Carthage, IL 62321
Carthage AreaEstimated Value: $74,000 - $112,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,376
Sq Ft
$36/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Den
- Porch
- Entrance Foyer
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of August 2025You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brenda Young Real Estate License #471018636 Listed on: 05/01/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,936
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 18,731 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 86.5x217
- Property is zoned SINGL
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,376 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Schools
- Carthage Elementary School
- Illini West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
- Community Sewer or Septic
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brenda Young
Brenda Young Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$73,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-18.89%
Views
207
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,445
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.88%
Original Mortgage
$67,900
Outstanding Balance
$67,315
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,130
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $73,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $67,900 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Sold | $73,000 | -2.7% | $31 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Price Changed | $75,000 | -16.7% | $32 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $90,000 | -- | $38 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,121 | $35,185 | $3,024 | $32,161 |
| 2024 | $2,121 | $33,338 | $2,865 | $30,473 |
| 2023 | $1,719 | $31,079 | $2,671 | $28,408 |
| 2022 | $1,719 | $29,027 | $2,495 | $26,532 |
| 2021 | $1,444 | $27,522 | $2,457 | $25,065 |
| 2020 | $1,296 | $25,733 | $2,297 | $23,436 |
| 2019 | $1,335 | $26,258 | $2,344 | $23,914 |
| 2018 | $1,393 | $27,127 | $2,422 | $24,705 |
| 2017 | $1,438 | $27,127 | $2,422 | $24,705 |
| 2015 | $2,003 | $35,322 | $2,291 | $33,031 |
| 2014 | $2,003 | $33,173 | $2,152 | $31,021 |
| 2012 | $2,003 | $32,725 | $2,123 | $30,602 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Brenda Young
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non Member
Non-Member
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12353808
APN: 13-24-670-000
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