$126,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2025

522 8th St Lacon, IL 61540

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,498 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$84 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of November 2025

Beautifully updated three-bedroom home featuring fresh paint throughout, a renovated primary suite, and a remodeled bathroom. Enjoy two spacious living areas, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with three generously sized bedrooms offering plenty of comfort and versatility. You’ll love the heated wood-burning two-car detached garage with a bar and a new roof, as well as the fully fenced backyard providing added privacy. The nicely landscaped corner lot offers plenty of space for gardening, pets, and outdoor fun. Additional updates include a new furnace and A/C, cleaned vents, remodeled garage, range oven, and a new privacy fence. Conveniently located in the heart of Lacon within walking distance of the school, churches, and shopping. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe DePauw

eXp Realty License #475151023 Listed on: 10/22/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Frakes

eXp Realty License #475213724

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 82 x 132
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,498 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Midland High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Smith Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-25-310-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,982

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Cellar, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1498
  • KitchenDining: Dining Formal

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Midland

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 82 x 132
  • Parcel #: 04-25-310-005

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1982.26
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2013
Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Stickel Matthew C and Stickel Serina A
Bought by
Carr Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Dawn Meierkord
Century 21 Lincoln National Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Merrick
Adam Merrick Real Estate
List Price
$78,000
Sold Price
$74,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-4.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$65,020
Outstanding Balance
$49,578
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,534
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $74,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $65,020 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Sold $126,000 -4.9% $84 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 For Sale $132,500 +89.6% $88 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Sold $69,900 0.0% $47 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2017 02/23/17 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2016 12/04/16 For Sale $69,900 -6.2% $47 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $74,500 -4.5% $50 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 For Sale $78,000 -- $52 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $1,982 $29,607 $3,365 $26,242
2023 $1,830 $27,187 $3,090 $24,097
2022 $1,700 $24,606 $2,797 $21,809
2021 $1,571 $22,804 $2,592 $20,212
2020 $1,543 $22,012 $2,502 $19,510
2019 $1,583 $21,740 $2,471 $19,269
2018 $1,597 $21,740 $2,471 $19,269
2017 $1,692 $22,183 $2,521 $19,662
2016 $1,692 $22,666 $2,576 $20,090
2014 -- $17,481 $2,564 $14,917
2013 -- $17,174 $2,519 $14,655
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1261795

RMLS Alliance

APN: 04-25-310-005