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242 Main Street

Carthage, IL 63221

3 beds
2 baths
2,376 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$31 per sqft
1912 build
– on site

You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Brenda Young Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12353808 —

The Building

Year Built:

1912
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Crawl Space, Unfinished, Partial
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Other Equipment:

Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric
Basement SqFt:

800

Interior

Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2376

Location

Directions:

From Hwy 136 (Buchanan Street) turn south on Fayette Street. when arriving @ Main Street, turn west & home will be on the south side of street
Location:

104412

The Property

Parcel Number:

13-24-670-000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

86.5X217
Lot Size Acres:

0.43
Zoning:

SINGL

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

1936

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Schools

Elementary School:

Carthage
High School:

Illini West

The Community

Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$75,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$401
Taxes	$161
Insurance	$20
Utilities	N/A
Total	$582/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/9/25 Jun 9, 2025	Price Changed	MRED	$75,000	-16.7%
5/1/25 May 1, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$90,000

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This house located in Carthage, IL 63221 is currently for sale for $75,000. 242 Main Street is a 2,376 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 48 days. This house is in the attendance area of Illini West High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Brenda Young Real Estate, and Brenda Young as distributed by MLS GRID.

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