$199,900

500 S Chester St Sparta, IL 62286

Estimated payment $1,204/month

Total Views 653
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft
$99 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Front Porch
  • Built-In Features
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

This property holds the promise of a comfortable living. Beautiful setting on a large corner lot, includes a front porch, and a court yard made out of bricks and adorned with lots of beautiful flowers. The back yard is great for entertaining. The home has had many updates included such as a kitchen remodel, included are the appliances and newer flooring. You will have a large master bedroom, along with another bedroom on the main floor, along with a large living room. Downstairs you will find a large family room with a gas fireplace, another bedroom and a utility room that has a full bathroom in it. Included is also large storage shed for gardening and stowing the lawn mower, Call for a personal preview.

Listing Agent

Florence Kane

Golden Key Realty License #471000530 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,378

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 127x110.50
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Sparta Dist 140 Elementary And Middle School
  • Sparta High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-100-004-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,378

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Some Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-443-2211
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Murphy Browns Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Reso Window Features: Screens, Tilt-In Windows, Window Coverings
  • Financial Info Electric: Ameren
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1008.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1008.00
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Workshop/Hobby Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1008
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Year Built Unknown
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Other Structures: Equipment Shed, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: SPARTA DIST 140
  • Junior High Dist: SPARTA DIST 140
  • High School: Sparta
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPARTA DIST 140

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 127x110.50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • Parcel Number: 19-100-004-00

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1378

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Range of Values:

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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
2023 -- $27,380 $3,640 $23,740
2022 $1,357 $26,870 $4,010 $22,860
2021 $1,339 $25,120 $3,750 $21,370
2020 $1,282 $25,727 $3,841 $21,886
2019 $1,245 $23,025 $3,435 $19,590
2018 $1,230 $25,385 $3,787 $21,598
2017 $1,387 $23,230 $3,465 $19,765
2016 $1,445 $22,385 $3,340 $19,045
2015 $1,441 $22,385 $3,340 $19,045
2014 $1,441 $22,825 $3,405 $19,420
2013 $1,378 $23,115 $3,450 $19,665
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $199,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

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Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25056346

MARIS MLS

APN: 19-100-004-00