$127,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025

247 E 5th St El Paso, IL 61738

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,221 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Elephant park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Situated on an extra large 100 x 150 Double lot. Home was completely renovated in 2022. Some, but not all of updates, include. New in 2022: Roof, water supply lines, Drain lines, House completely gutted. Spray foam insulation, windows, plus all new electric. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, giving you a bathroom on each level. Laundry is conveniently located on first floor. Oversized 2 car detached garage 30x24. Tenants are out and property being cleaned 1/29, showings begin again on January 30th. Includes Parcels 1605401005 and 1605401034

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Bird

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475102202 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Martindale

Keller Williams Revolution License #475142087

Keller Williams Revolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,221 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Bathroom

Schools

  • Jefferson Park Elementary School
  • El Paso-Gridley Jr High Middle School
  • El Paso-Gridley High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,902

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors
  • LivingArea: 1221
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1221
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Grayed out square footage did not automatically fill in.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1221
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 7
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Park Elementary
  • High School: El Paso-Gridley High School
  • Middle/Junior School: El Paso-Gridley Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1902.44
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Steidinger Michael L
Bought by
Phillips Carter Jay
Seller's Agent
Caroline Bird
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Martindale
Keller Williams Revolution
List Price
$138,000
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-7.97%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$130,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$123,190
Outstanding Balance
$122,164
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,429

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2020
Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Turner Karen L
Bought by
Steidinger Michael L
Seller's Agent
Kristy Allred
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Bird
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Sold Price
$31,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.22%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $127,000 Home Tile
Warranty Deed -- Woodford County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $123,190 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $127,000 -8.0% $104 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Price Changed $138,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 For Sale $138,000 -8.0% $113 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $150,000 +383.9% $123 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Sold $31,000 -43.6% $25 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Price Changed $55,000 -21.3% $45 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 For Sale $69,900 -- $57 / 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 $940 $17,744 $5,052 $12,692
2023 $835 $16,136 $4,594 $11,542
2022 $757 $14,931 $4,251 $10,680
2021 $695 $14,099 $4,014 $10,085
2020 $666 $13,722 $3,907 $9,815
2019 $639 $13,722 $3,907 $9,815
2018 $653 $13,599 $3,872 $9,727
2017 $644 $13,465 $3,834 $9,631
2016 $638 $13,332 $3,796 $9,536
2015 $625 $12,953 $3,688 $9,265
2014 $625 $12,896 $3,672 $9,224
2013 $625 $12,776 $3,638 $9,138
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12270041

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-401-006