NOT LISTED FOR SALE

302 Park Ave E Princeton, IL 61356

Estimated Value: $367,000 - $422,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,072 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2022

Last sale price $340,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,966/month

182 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • 4-minute walk to Soldier and Sailors Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

On the front porch of this grand Park Ave. East home, you'll see chiseled in stone the words, "Winnie-Taska," which means "Pleasant Place: Home of Many Laughters." This name was given to this home by Chief Red Fox and Black Hawk, friends of the early owners. This "pleasant place" could give you joy and laughter for many years to come if you decide this remarkable, historic home in Princeton is the place for you! This home has been beautifully maintained and updated over the course of its history. Built in 1834, an addition was added later to the east side that became the first Post Office in Princeton, with the entire residence totaling over 4,000 square feet. The home has two main entrances, the first door that opens into a beautiful Foyer with marble flooring and a second front door that was the entrance to the former post office, but now leads into a library/den complete with an adjoining room with a fireplace currently used as an office. There are a total of 4 fireplaces in the home--3 wood burning and 1 decorative. The kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, half bath, and laundry room complete the main floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the Master Suite with a fireplace, a large 17' long Walk-in-Closet, and a huge Master Bathroom with double sinks, Jacuzzi, and separate shower just a few steps away. Three more bedrooms, another full bath, and a storage room complete the second floor. Look at the Updates sheet to get a full picture of all the work done on this property to maintain its historical integrity but yet modernize it for current times. For example, this home has a new ADT Security System, new Tankless Hot Water Heater, a new High Efficiency Gas Boiler with 5 heating zones, and an updated 200 amp electric service. But wait, there's more: the 2-car attached garage and the over-sized barn with a raised ceiling that can accommodate a large RV, camper, or truck. All this on beautifully landscaped and fenced 1.17 acres (mol) with delightful gazebo, hammock, patio, perennial flowers, and enough extra land for a pool or tennis court. Don't let this one slip away. Come see this "pleasant home of laughter" today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roxana Noble

BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS Listed on: 07/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxana Noble

BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS Listed on: 07/23/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,591

Year Built

  • Built in 1834 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135 x 378
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 4,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Porch

Schools

  • Multiple Selection Elementary School
  • Logan Junior High School
  • Princeton High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,591

Year Built

Built in 1834 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1834
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4072
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Office, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Library
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4072
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other,Dining Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Appraisal done on Aug. 15, 2011, for Citizen's 1st National Bank. File#1107051
  • Total Sq Ft: 5304
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Fire Pit
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Multiple Selection
  • High School: Princeton High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Logan Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 135 X 378
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 18
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5590.68
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2021
Closed on
Mar 29, 2022
Sold by
Davidson Alan N and Davidson Sharilyn Y
Bought by
Wright Thomas and Burkey Nicole
Seller's Agent
Roxana Noble
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Roxana Noble
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Sold Price
$340,000
Current Estimated Value
$407,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,783
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$147,159
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wright Thomas $340,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wright Thomas $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Sold $340,000 -10.3% $83 / Sq Ft
01/23/2022 01/23/22 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale -- -- --
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2021 07/24/21 For Sale $379,000 -- $93 / 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 $10,261 $136,853 $18,592 $118,261
2023 $10,261 $126,039 $17,123 $108,916
2022 $9,234 $118,169 $16,054 $102,115
2021 $5,807 $76,245 $15,197 $61,048
2020 $5,591 $73,454 $14,641 $58,813
2019 $5,599 $72,576 $14,466 $58,110
2018 $5,479 $71,335 $14,219 $57,116
2017 $5,577 $71,592 $14,270 $57,322
2016 $5,415 $69,724 $13,898 $55,826
2015 -- $54,850 $0 $54,850
2014 -- $68,505 $13,655 $54,850
2013 -- $68,877 $13,729 $55,148
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11167315

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-378-004