$68,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2025

304 S Castle St Salem, IL 62881

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,366 Sq Ft
5,589 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$50 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Front Porch
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of October 2025

Look at this adorable home! Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bath.....with three bedrooms being on the main floor and the primary bedroom upstairs with a full bath in the loft area. Everything about this home is cute, with just a little bit of tlc and your personal touches, you can call this your forever home. The living room is spacious and great for entertaining, especially cozying up in front of the gas fireplace. The dining area and kitchen also have ample room for get-togethers and all hosting events! Peek outside and see the massive, partially fenced back yard with a pull thru driveway, lots of convenience at this location. Near schools, parks and stores, it has the luxury of town, with a nestled in private feel, it even has an unfinished basement. Ready for coffee on your charming front porch, look no further! The bricks along the front have built in spots for all your beautiful flowers! Grab your favorite realtor and come check this house out before it's too late! * Measurements are approximate

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vanessa Skavlem

THATS A WRAP REALTY License #471022501 Listed on: 04/04/2025

THATS A WRAP REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS License ##N/A

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,006

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 5,589 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • John W Merritt Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1100010620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,006

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1366.0
  • Directions: From downtown Salem W Main to Castle, south on Castle, home on left side.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: John W Merritt Add
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1024.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5589.0
  • Parcel #: 1100010620
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1006.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Crouch Payton G and Smith Payton G
Bought by
Wimberly Lawren E and Wimberly Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,244
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Crouch Janet Marie and Crouch Thurman Joseph
Bought by
Crouch Payton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2014
Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank
Bought by
Crouch Thurman Joseph and Crouch Janet Marie
Seller's Agent
Jennifer True
MIDWEST FARM & LAND CO. LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Gardner
JEFF DUNAHEE REALTY
List Price
$44,000
Sold Price
$42,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$40,800
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Marion County Sheriff
Bought by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2010
Sold by
Propes Judy M and Propes James D
Bought by
Mccoy Joshua Dean and Mccoy Julie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,072
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $68,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $42,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $29,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,244 VA
Previous Owner $36,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $62,072 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $68,000 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $68,000 -20.0% $50 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $85,000 +102.4% $62 / Sq Ft
02/05/2015 02/05/15 Sold $42,000 -4.5% $31 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2014 11/22/14 For Sale $44,000 -- $32 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $1,033 $20,020 $2,350 $17,670
2023 $1,006 $18,710 $2,200 $16,510
2022 $1,051 $18,430 $3,420 $15,010
2021 $999 $17,260 $3,200 $14,060
2020 $983 $17,130 $3,180 $13,950
2019 $949 $16,500 $3,060 $13,440
2018 $951 $16,500 $3,060 $13,440
2017 $931 $16,180 $3,000 $13,180
2016 $1,457 $15,260 $2,830 $12,430
2015 $14 $15,260 $2,830 $12,430
2012 $8 $14,550 $2,770 $11,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251368

APN: 1100010620