$150,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2025

521 S 5th St Herrin, IL 62948

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,896 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Porch
  • Oversized Parking
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2025

Spacious 4 bedroom 2 bath home in Herrin. The home has just under 1900. sq. ft. has both a living room and family room. The master bedroom is large with a private bath. The home is located in the much desired Cox Edition subdivision. It sits on a corner lot, has a two car attached garage, fenced yard, patio and screened in porch. The HVAC system is newer, the windows were replaced in 2024 in all but the master bedroom and family room. Lots of space for the price! Schedule an appointment to see today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Colombo

C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. License #475128972 Listed on: 07/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Colombo

C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. License #475128972 Listed on: 07/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,119

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x128
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,896 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Herrin Elementary School
  • Herrin Middle School
  • Herrin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • Cox & Bryant Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,119

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision Name: Cox & Bryant
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Legal Description: COX & BRYANT 1ST SUB DIV 50x127 S1/2 L6 + ALL LOT-007 BLK-001 PLT-126
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Egress Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1896
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Oversized, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x128

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3119.06
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Buffington Cody and Buffington Brandy
Bought by
Garner Shona
Seller's Agent
Melanie Colombo
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Colombo
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-14.04%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$158,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.13%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $150,000 -14.0% $79 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $174,500 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $3,119 $41,690 $4,710 $36,980
2024 $3,215 $41,690 $4,710 $36,980
2023 $3,119 $41,690 $4,710 $36,980
2022 $2,609 $36,730 $4,150 $32,580
2021 $2,524 $35,400 $4,000 $31,400
2020 $2,524 $33,450 $3,780 $29,670
2019 $2,333 $33,450 $3,780 $29,670
2018 $2,333 $33,450 $3,780 $29,670
2017 $2,280 $33,450 $3,780 $29,670
2015 $2,172 $31,680 $3,580 $28,100
2013 $1,552 $31,680 $3,580 $28,100
2012 $1,552 $31,680 $3,580 $28,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: EB458974

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-29-155-006

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