$152,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2025

509 N Main St Princeton, IL 61356

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$72 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Circular Driveway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

The perfect place to watch the Homestead parade! The beautiful brick covered front porch allows for people watching opportunities galore and the convenient location means numerous restaurants and stores within walking distance. A circular rear driveway allows easy ingress and egress without fighting traffic, and the concrete ramp as well as rear steps make for multiple options for guests to enter your home. Lots of perennials including an antique rose bush, naked ladies, and crocuses. Between 2024 and 2025, this home has been fully repainted and modernized to suit your needs. A full walk up attic and clean, dry basement allow for an abundance of storage. Boiler new in 2016, new Pex water lines in 2025 as well as some new windows. Home was recently repainted and a lot of interior work has been done. Four to five amazing bedrooms and two full bathrooms allow for wonderful space and the gorgeous period millwork adds so much character. Vinyl windows and beautiful hardwood floors add to the charm. Call today to find the home you will treasure forever!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janelle McCarter

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #471004781 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcia Kosowski

iFind Properties LLC License #475182763

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1906 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 130

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,120 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,076

Year Built

Built in 1906 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1906
  • 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: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2120
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2120
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2120
  • Total Sq Ft: 2120
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 900
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1220

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 164900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 115

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2076.48
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2016
Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Kitterman Alan Curtis and Kitterman Susan Marie
Seller's Agent
Barbara Bryant
Janko Realty & Development - Peru
Buyer's Agent
Susan Kitterman
Kettley & Company Realtors Inc
List Price
$33,150
Sold Price
$28,177
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,973
-15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.98%
Original Mortgage
$21,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,242
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$148,495

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Walker Eleanor
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2012
Sold by
Walker Eleanor A
Bought by
Glenn Heather and Tucker Heather

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2008
Sold by
Meronek Marian P and Hunton Robert H
Bought by
Tinker Heather and Walker Eleanor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,717
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Sheriffs Deed -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Joint Tenancy Deed $83,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $21,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $81,717 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $152,000 -7.8% $72 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $164,900 +485.2% $78 / Sq Ft
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Sold $28,177 0.0% $12 / Sq Ft
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Price Changed $28,177 -15.0% $12 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 For Sale $33,150 -- $14 / 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 $2,076 $26,376 $12,382 $13,994
2023 $2,076 $24,292 $11,404 $12,888
2022 $1,015 $22,775 $10,692 $12,083
2021 $940 $21,559 $10,121 $11,438
2020 $875 $20,769 $9,750 $11,019
2019 $1,320 $20,520 $9,633 $10,887
2018 $748 $9,538 $9,468 $70
2017 $758 $9,572 $9,502 $70
2016 $860 $9,322 $9,254 $68
2015 -- $27,438 $9,093 $18,345
2014 -- $27,438 $9,093 $18,345
2013 -- $27,587 $9,142 $18,445
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12317407

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-380-005