706 N 4th St Ashton, IL 61006
Estimated payment $1,398/month
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Contemporary Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Mature Trees
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Home Office
About This Home
If you're looking for a special mid-century modern getaway, this may be the perfect house! The Griffith family was one of the founders of Ashton, IL, and this house was designed and built in 1955 by Stan Griffith for his own family. Set on a lovely lot on the north edge of town, this delightful MCM walkout ranch is almost completely original, and features many wonderful architectural details like exposed interior brick, expansive windows on the back of the house with "views for miles", a low-voltage lighting system, beautiful wood paneling and matching cabinetry, numerous built-ins, furniture designed & built just for the home, cork floors, Hotpoint cooktop with wall-mounted push button controls and more. Primary bedroom has a nursery off to one side (perfect for a home office) and there's a double bedroom on the main level, too, that could be separated with a wall or room divider to make two separate rooms (each side of the double bedroom has its own door). Main level bathrooms use colorful, innovative materials for extra MCM charm. Walkout basement features a large rec room area, unfinished storage area, two separate half baths, and three more rooms that could be used as bedrooms, offices, storage, hobby rooms, or whatever suits your lifestyle. TONS of storage throughout with closets drawers and cabinets tucked away in all sorts of surprising places - and more closets outside at the far end of the carport that's centered on the semi-circular driveway. There's nothing else like it in Ashton, and it's just a couple hours west of downtown Chicago, making for a perfect - and affordable - weekend getaway. Home & property are being sold as-is as part of an estate.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,794
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 124x142x123x142
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Carport
- Parking Available
- Circular Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Ranch Style House
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 3,055 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Paneling
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Play Room
- Workshop
- Vinyl Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven
- Cooktop
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Sink Near Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Afc Elementary School
- Afc Middle School
- Afc High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Community Details
- Custom MCM
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,794 | $57,466 | $5,724 | $51,742 |
| 2023 | $2,988 | $49,970 | $4,977 | $44,993 |
| 2022 | $2,988 | $45,844 | $4,566 | $41,278 |
| 2021 | $2,901 | $44,559 | $4,452 | $40,107 |
| 2020 | $2,807 | $43,261 | $4,322 | $38,939 |
| 2019 | $2,740 | $42,001 | $4,196 | $37,805 |
| 2018 | $2,593 | $40,001 | $3,996 | $36,005 |
| 2017 | $2,425 | $37,810 | $3,996 | $33,814 |
| 2016 | $2,420 | $37,810 | $3,996 | $33,814 |
| 2015 | $2,432 | $37,810 | $3,996 | $33,814 |
| 2014 | $2,440 | $37,810 | $3,996 | $33,814 |
| 2013 | $3,801 | $53,236 | $4,200 | $49,036 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 02/19/26 | Price Changed | $210,000 | -12.5% | $69 / Sq Ft |
| 09/25/2025 09/25/25 | For Sale | $240,000 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12475969
APN: 03-04-27-101-010
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