$249,000
SOLD MAY 26, 2026

605 S Eastern Ave Manhattan, IL 60442

2 Beds
1 Bath
953 Sq Ft
0.26 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 26, 2026

$261 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Manhattan Junior High School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Manhattan offering a convenient location close to schools and just a short trip to local bars and restaurants. Situated on a large, fully fenced lot, this property features a spacious backyard with a patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout most of the home, a generously sized kitchen, and a laundry area conveniently located just off the kitchen. The home is filled with natural light throughout the day thanks to its well-placed windows. Recent updates include a brand new furnace and A/C (November 2025), as well as a dishwasher replaced in 2022 and a refrigerator replaced in 2023. Exterior improvements include front trees trimmed back in 2025. Additional highlights include a long driveway and a one-car attached garage with storage above. Property is being sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lera Tuskey

Crosstown Realtors, Inc Brokerage Phone: (815) 616-9112 License #475193122 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Crosstown Realtors, Inc

Co-Listed By

Ryanne Gorman

Crosstown Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Phone: (815) 616-9112 License #475209991

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Litoborski

Crosstown Realtors Inc License #475199276

Crosstown Realtors Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x139x77x139
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 953 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lincoln-Way West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,923

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

1

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: 1918
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 616-9112
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 953
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lincoln-Way West High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 82x139x77x139
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5923
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2026
Closed on
May 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lera Tuskey
Crosstown Realtors, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Litoborski
Crosstown Realtors Inc
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$249,000
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
13.18%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-67.76%
Original Mortgage
$236,680
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
0.0488%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,400
Interest Rate
0.0501%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,200
Interest Rate
0.0637%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,500
Interest Rate
0.0525%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,300
Interest Rate
0.0692%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $249,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $185,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $164,000 Millennium Title Group Ltd
Warranty Deed $122,500 First American Title
Deed $94,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $90,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $236,680 New Conventional
Closed $148,000 New Conventional
Closed $104,000 New Conventional
Closed $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $122,400 New Conventional
Closed $131,200 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $120,000 No Value Available
Closed $28,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $17,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $91,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $89,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/26/2026 05/26/26 Sold $249,000 +13.2% $261 / Sq Ft
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $220,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
08/02/2020 08/02/20 Rented $1,550 0.0% --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Under Contract -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Rent $1,550 +3.7% --
09/15/2018 09/15/18 Rented $1,495 0.0% --
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/27/2018 07/27/18 For Rent $1,495 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $5,923 $65,000 $19,900 $45,100
2023 $5,669 $62,500 $17,900 $44,600
2022 $5,208 $56,700 $14,500 $42,200
2021 $4,691 $51,550 $14,500 $37,050
2020 $4,554 $50,100 $14,500 $35,600
2019 $4,393 $48,650 $13,400 $35,250
2018 $4,131 $46,250 $13,400 $32,850
2017 $3,976 $44,550 $13,400 $31,150
2016 $3,816 $42,800 $13,400 $29,400
2015 $3,550 $41,050 $12,900 $28,150
2014 $3,550 $40,100 $12,900 $27,200
2013 $3,550 $41,500 $12,900 $28,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12627382

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-12-20-224-005

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