$214,500

511 S Buchanan Dr Monticello, IL 61856

Estimated payment $1,341/month

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,240 Sq Ft
$173 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Porch
  • Bungalow
  • White Heath Elementary School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Step into this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that’s sure to capture your heart from the moment you arrive. Filled with character and warmth, the living area is highlighted by large windows that flood the home with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Enjoy the convenience of a large detached two-car garage and an unfinished basement, both offering ample storage and endless potential for customization. Relax on the inviting front porch or host gatherings on the adorable back patio—perfect spaces for entertaining family and friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening outdoors. Combining comfort, charm, and practicality, this home is ready to welcome its next owner.

Listing Agent

Tony Piraino

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471021128 Listed on: 06/01/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Tosha Fair

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475204859

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,870 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Mary J Brydens Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-00-54-000-647-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,139

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

6,870 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1240.0
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3850
  • Co List Office Phone: (217) 875-0555
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Mary J Brydens Add
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 615.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Monticello Dist 25

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6870.0
  • Parcel #: 05-00-54-000-647-00
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2139.0

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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
2024 $2,139 $40,217 $5,606 $34,611
2022 $1,914 $34,805 $4,852 $29,953
2021 $1,796 $32,681 $4,556 $28,125
2020 $1,751 $31,884 $4,445 $27,439
2019 $1,680 $31,336 $4,369 $26,967
2018 $1,608 $30,527 $4,256 $26,271
2017 $1,544 $30,527 $4,256 $26,271
2016 $1,454 $29,185 $4,069 $25,116
2015 $1,477 $29,185 $4,069 $25,116
2014 $1,477 $29,185 $4,069 $25,116
2013 $1,477 $29,185 $4,069 $25,116
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/01/2026 06/01/26 For Sale $214,500 +43.0% $173 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $150,000 +7.2% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2021 05/01/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Sale $139,900 +14.7% $114 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $122,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2017 08/31/17 For Sale $122,000 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $150,000 --
Warranty Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6258322

APN: 05-00-54-000-647-00

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