521 Buena Vista St Edwardsville, IL 62025
Highlights
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Bonus Room
- Brick Veneer
- Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Patio
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome Home, where thoughtful updates meet the charm of Edwardsville living. This ranch-style home offers an impressive 2-bdrm, 3-bth layout with an open floor plan that maximizes both space & functionality.
The heart of this home features a modern kitchen with all appliances, a large center island, white cabinetry w/ contemporary hardware, & a separate dining area perfect for entertaining. Both bdrms reside on the main level, w/ the primary suite showcasing an ensuite bath & spacious closet. All 3 full bths have been beautifully updated.
The basement adds valuable flexibility with 2 bonus rooms ideal for office space, craft rooms, or additional living areas. An unfinished section provides excellent storage and future expansion potential.
Recent improvements demonstrate exceptional care, including a new roof, gutters, and fenced yard completed in '24. The patio was refreshed in '23, while the AC system was updated in June '20 and the hot water heater in April '25.
Location is everything, and this property delivers. Your backyard connects directly to the MC Trail, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. You're minutes from the Splash Pad, YMCA, and downtown's shopping and dining scene.
This competitively priced home in this desirable market combines modern conveniences w/ small-town convenience. The combination of recent updates, flexible living spaces, & prime location creates an exceptional value proposition for buyers seeking both comfort and community connection.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Alliance License #475122327 Listed on: 07/11/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,085
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 7,876 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Level Lot
HOA Fees
- $4 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Veneer
- Architectural Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,046 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Ceilings are 8 Feet High
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Edwardsville Dist 7 Elementary And Middle School
- Edwardsville High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Grandview Place Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-2-15-14-06-104-035
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Edwardsville, IL
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $315,000 | Abstracts & Titles | |
| Warranty Deed | $140,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $168,250 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $171,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $137,464 | FHA |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | Sold | $275,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | For Sale | $275,000 | +52.8% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2019 06/14/19 | Sold | $180,000 | -3.5% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Price Changed | $186,500 | -1.8% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 03/05/2019 03/05/19 | For Sale | $190,000 | +35.7% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2014 07/01/14 | Sold | $140,000 | -3.4% | $78 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2014 06/01/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2014 05/14/14 | For Sale | $145,000 | -- | $81 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,434 | $82,120 | $8,210 | $73,910 |
| 2023 | $5,434 | $76,210 | $7,620 | $68,590 |
| 2022 | $5,085 | $70,440 | $7,040 | $63,400 |
| 2021 | $4,524 | $66,850 | $6,680 | $60,170 |
| 2020 | $4,373 | $64,780 | $6,470 | $58,310 |
| 2019 | $4,338 | $63,700 | $6,360 | $57,340 |
| 2018 | $4,260 | $60,840 | $6,080 | $54,760 |
| 2017 | $4,140 | $59,550 | $5,950 | $53,600 |
| 2016 | $3,739 | $59,550 | $5,950 | $53,600 |
| 2015 | $1,563 | $55,210 | $5,520 | $49,690 |
| 2014 | $1,563 | $55,210 | $5,520 | $49,690 |
| 2013 | $1,563 | $55,210 | $5,520 | $49,690 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Scott Heinlein
Seller's Agent in 2025
Scott Heinlein
RE/MAX
(618) 558-1298
45 in this area
169 Total Sales
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Jennifer Teske
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Teske
RE/MAX
(618) 541-1010
77 in this area
280 Total Sales
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Tim Wooff
Seller's Agent in 2014
Tim Wooff
Wooff Realtors
(618) 781-1030
3 in this area
77 Total Sales
Map
Source: MARIS MLS
MLS Number: MIS25045191
APN: 14-2-15-14-06-104-035
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