$138,500
SOLD MAY 13, 2025

545 S 5th St Princeton, IL 61356

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,271 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$109 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Skylights
  • Laundry Room
  • Property is near a park
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2025

Cozy 3BR, 2BTH ranch on corner lot. Several updates throughout including walk in shower (2024), main bathroom flooring (2025), and recently the driveway was sealed, garage door opener replaced, and washer/dryer replaced. There are multiple flowers, shrubs, and trees on the property ready for spring! Great location! Setup a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cornelius King

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #475202863 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jori Mcrae

River Country Properties License #471003949

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x120
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,271 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,187

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1271
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Masonite
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 139000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Princeton High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 115

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 90X120
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1187
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Faber Beverly K
Bought by
Nguyen Hoa and Le Vuong Thi
Seller's Agent
Cornelius King
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jori Mcrae
River Country Properties
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$138,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.36%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2015
Closed on
Dec 7, 2016
Sold by
Harkrader Edward O
Bought by
Faber Beverly K
Seller's Agent
Beth Mulcahy
Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Stanfield
Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC
List Price
$115,900
Sold Price
$73,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,900
-37.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
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
Deed $138,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $73,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $5,001 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $45,905 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $138,500 -0.4% $109 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $139,000 +90.4% $109 / Sq Ft
12/07/2016 12/07/16 Sold $73,000 -13.1% $62 / Sq Ft
10/06/2016 10/06/16 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Price Changed $84,000 -4.0% $71 / Sq Ft
08/13/2016 08/13/16 Price Changed $87,500 -2.8% $74 / Sq Ft
06/14/2016 06/14/16 Price Changed $90,000 -5.3% $76 / Sq Ft
02/08/2016 02/08/16 Price Changed $95,000 -4.5% $80 / Sq Ft
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Price Changed $99,500 -9.5% $84 / Sq Ft
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Price Changed $109,900 -5.2% $93 / Sq Ft
08/17/2015 08/17/15 For Sale $115,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,187 $32,551 $8,088 $24,463
2023 $1,187 $29,979 $7,449 $22,530
2022 $1,197 $28,107 $6,984 $21,123
2021 $1,389 $26,606 $6,611 $19,995
2020 $1,263 $25,632 $6,369 $19,263
2019 $1,263 $25,326 $6,293 $19,033
2018 $1,262 $24,892 $6,185 $18,707
2017 $1,287 $24,982 $6,207 $18,775
2016 $3,413 $48,008 $6,045 $41,963
2015 -- $41,229 $0 $41,229
2014 -- $47,168 $5,939 $41,229
2013 -- $47,424 $5,971 $41,453
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12339179

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-427-005