Seller's Agent in 2025
Carrie Mitcheff
Village Realty, Inc.
(708) 478-1212
65 in this area
167 Total Sales
255 E Prairie St Manhattan, IL 60442
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,390
Sq Ft
9,148
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 1 Fireplace
- Living Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Anna McDonald Elementary School Rated 10
- Laundry Room
- Storage Room
About This Home
As of September 2025Welcome to 255 E Prairie Street in beautiful Manhattan, Illinois! This custom-built 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of space, style, and comfort with no HOA. Custom Built in 2003 and meticulously maintained, this move-in ready home features a bright and inviting layout filled with natural light, refinished hardwood floors, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The main level boasts a living room, a powder room, a laundry room, a large foyer, a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms while the finished basement adds two more bedrooms and another full bathroom -perfect for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Enjoy peace of mind with important updates including a new water heater and softener, new carpet, fresh paint in many rooms, a new basement ceiling and gutter guards. Tray ceilings add a touch of elegance, and the heated garage with epoxy floors and extra storage is a dream for any hobbyist. Plus, there's RV parking with a 30 AMP hookup right outside the garage and the alley in the back adds potential for adding another garage! Step outside to your private, fully fenced backyard oasis featuring a large concrete patio, storage shed, and a 24-foot pool with a deck and brand-new stairs added just in time for summer fun. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly turn-key home which just so happens to be the last home that locals "The Giants of Construction" built specially for their family.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Village Realty, Inc. License #475182297 Listed on: 07/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,412
Year Built
- Built in 2003
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 142
Parking
- 2.5 Car Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,390 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Lincoln-Way West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Padgett Dwight A and Padgett Amanda L
Bought by
Smith Christopher Lee and Navarro Marissa Catherine
Seller's Agent
Carrie Mitcheff
Village Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christina Murawski
Scanlan Realty LLC
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.5%
Views
418
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
$8,653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$382,936
Outstanding Balance
$382,936
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,717
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2000
Sold by
Hathaway Ann
Bought by
Padgett Dwight A and Padgett Amanda L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,000
Interest Rate
8.75%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $390,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $25,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $382,936 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $21,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | Sold | $390,000 | -1.3% | $163 / Sq Ft |
| 08/19/2025 08/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2025 08/02/25 | Price Changed | $395,000 | -1.3% | $165 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Sale | $400,000 | -- | $167 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,359 | $122,200 | $19,700 | $102,500 |
| 2023 | $11,359 | $109,700 | $17,700 | $92,000 |
| 2022 | $9,713 | $100,550 | $14,250 | $86,300 |
| 2021 | $9,434 | $97,600 | $14,250 | $83,350 |
| 2020 | $9,211 | $95,200 | $14,250 | $80,950 |
| 2019 | $8,996 | $93,350 | $13,200 | $80,150 |
| 2018 | $8,426 | $88,100 | $13,200 | $74,900 |
| 2017 | $8,168 | $85,200 | $13,200 | $72,000 |
| 2016 | $7,828 | $81,500 | $13,200 | $68,300 |
| 2015 | $7,018 | $78,050 | $12,700 | $65,350 |
| 2014 | $7,018 | $76,700 | $12,700 | $64,000 |
| 2013 | $7,018 | $79,250 | $12,700 | $66,550 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carrie Mitcheff
-
Christina Murawski
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christina Murawski
Scanlan Realty LLC
(815) 483-6618
6 in this area
65 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12423030
APN: 14-12-17-406-007
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