$137,900
SOLD JAN 14, 2022

538 S Sycamore St Centralia, IL 62801

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,459 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$56 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Home Security System
  • Garage
  • Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3-minute walk to Rotary Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

This is a very charming home! When you walk in, you can see the quality craftsmanship throughout the home. It has built in cabinets, beautiful bookshelves and trim, pocket doors and plenty of character. The kitchen is complete with marble countertops, lots of storage, and 2 trash containers in the cabinet. The refrigerator and stove are 2 years old. It has 2 full baths, 3 large bedrooms and a large utility room. The home also has a Murphy bed that makes that bedroom a multi-use room. The basement is dry and has moisture barrier in the crawl space under the front room. There is an attic fan control on the thermostat. It has a detached 1 car garage and a 2 car carport. The outbuilding is like new. It is 14 x 16 and great for a shop, craft room, or office. It also has a partially fenced yard for you pet. It will be hard to find a home as unique as this one, in excellent condition, and with all of the amenities and abundance of charm. Come take a look today. Homes go fast!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Gelfius

RE/MAX Realty Central License #471020023 Listed on: 10/21/2021

RE/MAX Realty Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Wood

Coldwell Banker Allen & Geary License #471000030

Coldwell Banker Allen & Geary

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Parking

  • Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sump Pump
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Schools

  • Centralia Elementary School

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Fenced Yard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,180

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Single Family
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Legal Description: RR ADD E114 FT LOT 5 BLK 97
  • Lvt Date: 10/23/2021
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood/Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Skylights, Window Coverings, Security System Available
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15.6x13, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Carpet
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl Space, Block
  • Master Bedroom Egress Window: Yes
  • Bathroom Master Bedroom: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2 Egress Window: Yes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12.6x11, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Egress Window: Yes
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15x15, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Formal Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x10, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Dining: Dining Formal, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 851
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 56.08
  • Finished Sq Ft: 2459
  • Total Sq Ft: 2459
  • Finished Main Level Sq Ft: 1349
  • Upper Level Finished Sq Ft: 1110

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Amenities: Fenced Yard, Porch, Shed
  • Road Access: Paved
  • Roofing: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Carport, Detached
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Forced Air, Central Air, Window Unit
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Public Water, Public Sewer, Sump Pump
  • Utility Companies: Ameren

Schools

  • Elementary School: Centralia
  • Middle School: Centralia
  • High School: Centralia
  • Elementary School: Centralia

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 80 x 160
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Geo Subdivision: IL

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2180
  • Parcel Id Number Tax Id: 14-00-056-230
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • High School School District: Centralia
  • Middle School: Centralia

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Smith and Jodi
Bought by
Carpenter Richard A and Carpenter Cia Passig
Seller's Agent
Robin Gelfius
RE/MAX Realty Central
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Wood
Coldwell Banker Allen & Geary
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$137,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%
Original Mortgage
$110,320
Outstanding Balance
$88,049
Interest Rate
2.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,694

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2018
Closed on
May 2, 2019
Sold by
Schaflein Charles R and Schaflein Christine
Bought by
Smith Duane and Smith Jodi
Seller's Agent
Darlene Baltzell
Rod Snow, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Baltzell
Rod Snow, INC.
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$109,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$105,022
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $109,000 Quad County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,320 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,022 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $149,900 +8.7% $59 / Sq Ft
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Sold $137,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
10/24/2021 10/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale $137,900 +26.5% $56 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Sold $109,000 -9.1% $44 / Sq Ft
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Sale $119,900 -- $49 / 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 $2,373 $36,480 $3,380 $33,100
2023 $2,415 $34,090 $3,160 $30,930
2022 $2,314 $30,990 $2,870 $28,120
2021 $2,258 $28,960 $2,680 $26,280
2020 $2,180 $27,790 $2,550 $25,240
2019 $1,606 $26,780 $2,460 $24,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: EB441834

RMLS Alliance

APN: 1400056231