$216,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2025

741 E Illinois Ave Morris, IL 60450

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Living Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this charming 3-Bedroom Home on the I & M Canal that feels like a true hidden gem. This 2 story, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is nestled on the canal near (walking distance to) Illinois River - Stratton Park, and provides a quiet retreat with plenty of potential to make it your own. The home features a functional layout with a spacious living area, a bright kitchen with eat-in area and space, and three comfortably sized bedrooms including a main floor bedroom. A downstairs half bath and stackable laundry adds convenience, while the upstairs full bath serves as the main hub for daily routines. Outside, you'll find a small, manageable yard plus a side yard and back deck ideal for relaxing, gardening, or enjoying morning coffee by the water. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, investment opportunity, or full-time residence, this property is a canvas waiting for your creative touch. Grab your favorite realtor and schedule a private tour soon, as this hidden gem will not last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anitra Brase

Advantage Realty, Inc. License #471022182 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Criscione

CRIS Realty License #475145791

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49x92x51x76
  • Waterfront
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,331 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Morris Grade Elementary And Middle School
  • Morris Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1331
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1331
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Square footage to be confirmed by appraiser.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1331
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Gravel, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Morris Grade School
  • High School: Morris Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Morris Grade School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X92X51X76
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 64.88
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Disabled Vet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Robinson Ernest C
Bought by
Szymanek Kaylee and Fleisleber Andrew
Seller's Agent
Anitra Brase
Advantage Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Criscione
CRIS Realty
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.86%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$214,434

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.18%
Original Mortgage
$209,520
Outstanding Balance
$209,325
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,109

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Feb 13, 2024
Sold by
Wps Incorporated
Bought by
Robinson Ernest C
Seller's Agent
JoEllyn Johnson
Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby
Buyer's Agent
Anitra Brase
Advantage Realty, Inc.
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$182,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.57%
Views
645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2015
Sold by
White Patricia A and White Randall B
Bought by
Randall And Patricia White Living Trust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $216,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $182,000 Fidelity National Title
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $209,520 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $216,000 +2.9% $162 / Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $210,000 +15.4% $158 / Sq Ft
02/20/2024 02/20/24 Sold $182,000 -1.6% $137 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/08/2024 01/08/24 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 For Sale $184,900 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $2,744 $35,062 $8,619 $26,443
2023 $2,584 $33,021 $8,117 $24,904
2022 $2,384 $30,457 $7,487 $22,970
2021 $2,286 $28,804 $7,081 $21,723
2020 $2,260 $28,068 $6,900 $21,168
2019 $2,130 $26,604 $6,540 $20,064
2018 $2,097 $26,088 $6,413 $19,675
2017 $1,974 $24,716 $6,076 $18,640
2016 $1,955 $24,522 $6,028 $18,494
2015 $1,834 $23,541 $5,787 $17,754
2014 $1,785 $22,927 $5,636 $17,291
2013 $1,815 $23,840 $5,860 $17,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12455006

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-128-009