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616 Van Buren Street

Wilmington, IL 60481

4 beds
2 baths
3,056 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$53 per sqft
1871 build
– on site

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What a remarkable home this 1871 Victorian Italianate home formerly was...and yet, STILL can be! Built next to the serene Forked Creek, this stunning 4 bedroom home has an exquisite blank canvas for the next home owner to design, or re-create, a truly one-of-a-kind home. The grandeur of this unique home is most appreciated in person. Its voluminous 11' ceilings, fine millwork, grandiose doors and windows are truly awe-inspiring as they were the finest finishes of the era. The home's main level features the Foyer with the main staircase, Parlor, Living Room, Sitting Room, Library, Kitchen, Dining Room, Guest Bathroom, Enclosed Porch, and the second/rear staircase. The second level features 4 spacious bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a beautiful sitting area overlooking the front yard! The most recent improvements include a metal roof, updated electrical supplies and 5 rebuilt chimneys. The expansive dry basement has ample space for storage and has both interior and exterior accessibility! Additional highlights include 3 fireplaces(as-is), nearly 1/2 acre lot, mature trees, 38' x 8' front porch, custom built-in cabinets, pocket doors, ample storage, antique fixtures throughout and much more! Call today to schedule a home tour as this enchanted marvel is in need of a new homeowner to revive its original beauty and make it marvelous once again!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12014293 —

The Building

Year Built:

1871
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Metal
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Multiple Water Heaters
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Den, Office, Foyer
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Decorative
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom,Dining Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3056

Location

Directions:

Rt 53 (Baltimore Street) to N McIntyre Street to Van Buren Street to home.
Location:

28270
Location:

28274

The Property

Parcel Number:

0317254000030000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Water View
Lot Size Dimensions:

152X124X188X66
Lot Size Acres:

0.42
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

4586.5

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Bruning Elementary School
Elementary School District:

209U
Middle Or Junior School:

Wilmington Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

209U
High School:

Wilmington High School
High School District:

209U

The Community

Community Features:

Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

N/A

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Utility Costs

$250/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/13/24 Aug 13, 2024	Sold	MRED	$162,500	-7.1%
7/17/24 Jul 17, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$175,000
7/9/24 Jul 9, 2024	Price Changed	MRED	$175,000	-10.3%

House Sold on 8/13/2024

$162,500

Listing provided by broker:

Ivana Longest

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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616 Van Buren Street

Wilmington, IL 60481