NOT LISTED FOR SALE

741 E Illinois Ave Morris, IL 60450

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $238,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2025

Last sale price $216,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,435 / mo

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 Sq Ft Lot

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$223,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,705
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$209,520
Outstanding Balance
$209,325
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,380

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Feb 13, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $209,520
Previous Owner $182,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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

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