$239,900
$10K PRICE DROP

483 E 1300 North Rd Monticello, IL 61856

Monticello Area

Estimated payment $1,657/month

Total Views 29,525
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,212 Sq Ft
$198 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • White Heath Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Nestled just across from the breathtaking beauty of Allerton Park & Retreat Center, this one-of-a-kind country property offers the perfect blend of character, space, and peaceful rural living. Originally built in 1919 as a schoolhouse and thoughtfully converted into a residence in 1947, this truly unique home is filled with charm. Situated on a beautifully wooded 1/2-acre lot, this 2-bedroom home offers over 1,500 square feet of living space plus a basement with a workshop and storage areas. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings and large windows that invite natural light while showcasing the surrounding mature trees and tranquil setting. The property continues to impress outdoors with a heated 3-car garage, a lofted barn full of possibilities, an additional storage shed, and multiple spaces to relax, create, garden, or entertain. The enclosed back porch provides the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the peaceful scenery year-round. Whether you're searching for a distinctive primary residence, a weekend retreat near Allerton Park, or a property with creative and hobby-farm potential, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history in an unforgettable setting. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Carol Meinhart

The Real Estate Group,Inc Brokerage Phone: (217) 840-3328 License #475127814 Listed on: 06/02/2026

The Real Estate Group,Inc

Co-Listing Agent

Aaron Cooper

The Real Estate Group,Inc Brokerage Phone: (217) 840-3328 License #475204150

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,081

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 19,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130 x 160

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Monticello Elementary School
  • Monticello Junior High School
  • Monticello High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,081

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1919
  • 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): No
  • Legal Description: 94321850002 .45 AC NW COR E1/2 NE 41 32 2
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (217) 840-3328
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1212
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1212
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1927

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monticello Elementary
  • High School: Monticello High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Monticello Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 130 X 160
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4081
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $4,611 $78,904 $8,798 $70,106
2024 $4,081 $69,827 $7,786 $62,041
2022 $3,607 $58,238 $6,494 $51,744
2021 $2,820 $46,317 $6,150 $40,167
2020 $2,719 $44,535 $5,913 $38,622
2019 $2,681 $44,535 $5,913 $38,622
2018 $1,970 $34,522 $5,741 $28,781
2017 $1,903 $43,238 $5,741 $37,497
2016 $1,797 $41,337 $5,489 $35,848
2015 $1,848 $41,337 $5,489 $35,848
2014 $1,848 $33,004 $5,489 $27,515
2013 $1,848 $33,004 $5,489 $27,515
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/03/2026 08/03/26 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $198 / Sq Ft
06/02/2026 06/02/26 For Sale $250,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Carol Meinhart

The Real Estate Group,Inc

(217) 665-1468

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MLS Number: 12573099

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