$18,500
SOLD AUG 27, 2025

708 E Washington St Belleville, IL 62220

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,584 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$12 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Historic Home

About This Home

As of August 2025

Wonderful historical cottage waiting to be brought back to life. The possibilities are endless with this 1.5 story home with over 1500 square feet. The home is in need of everything and it is located in the sought after Old Belleville Historic District in downtown Belleville. Home is being sold 100% as is. All information should be verified by buyer or buyer's agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Buss

RE/MAX Preferred License #475162134 Listed on: 08/28/2025

RE/MAX Preferred

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Buss

RE/MAX Preferred License #475162134 Listed on: 08/28/2025

RE/MAX Preferred

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Few Trees
  • Back Yard
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Fixer Upper
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Shingle Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Basement Cellar
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Belleville Dist 118 Elementary And Middle School
  • Belleville High School-East

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Single-Phase Power
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-22.0-348-083

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Forest Avenue
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Near Public Transit, Sloped Down
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-624-2111
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Batzs Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1584
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Historic
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Fixer
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Financial Info Electric: Single Phase, Ameren
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1584.00
  • PreviousStatus: Pending
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 0
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Cellar
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat, Membrane, Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Code Compliance Required, Historic Restriction, Occupancy Permit Required, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Green Building Features: Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: BELLEVILLE DIST 118
  • Junior High Dist: Belleville DIST 118
  • High School: Belleville High School-East
  • Middle Or Junior School: BELLEVILLE DIST 118

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Parcel Number: 08-22.0-348-083

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2182

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Banta W Creag W and Banta William C
Bought by
Joshuas Landscape Llc
Seller's Agent
Jason Buss
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Jason Buss
RE/MAX Preferred
List Price
$18,500
Sold Price
$18,500
Current Estimated Value
$85,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,167
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6963.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Hindman Cheryl
Bought by
Banta W Creag

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Herbert Scott D
Bought by
Hindman Cheryl P
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $18,500 Town & Country Title
Warranty Deed $10,000 Atg
Warranty Deed $8,000 Old Title & Escrow Svcs Inc
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $18,500 0.0% $12 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $18,500 -- $12 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
Source: MARIS MLS

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 $2,182 $24,808 $8,007 $16,801
2023 $2,562 $27,290 $7,848 $19,442
2022 $2,351 $24,568 $7,065 $17,503
2021 $2,264 $22,712 $6,531 $16,181
2020 $2,201 $21,479 $6,177 $15,302
2019 $1,409 $13,603 $6,188 $7,415
2018 $1,378 $13,309 $6,054 $7,255
2017 $1,574 $13,215 $6,011 $7,204
2016 $1,763 $16,892 $5,883 $11,009
2014 $950 $26,539 $7,141 $19,398
2013 $1,929 $26,918 $7,243 $19,675
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25056579

MARIS MLS

APN: 08-22.0-348-083