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505 S Saint Louis Street

Sparta, IL 62286

$280,000 $1,180/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1.01

Acre(Lot)

Description

A truly rare offering, this distinguished Victorian home—listed on the National Register of Historic Places—is located in Sparta’s legendary Bricktown District and rests on over an acre of in-town grounds, an exceptional feature for a property of this era. Originally built in 1865 with a thoughtfully designed addition completed in 1890, the residence showcases 12 solid brick walls and soaring 12-foot ceilings, reflecting a level of craftsmanship and architectural integrity rarely found today. The home has been meticulously and intentionally renovated with a focus on preservation, longevity, and high-end modern luxury, seamlessly blending historic character with today’s most refined comforts. Every update was carefully curated to honor the home’s original integrity while elevating it to con temporary luxury standards, resulting in a timeless yet truly move-in-ready residence. Interior highlights include original millwork, a grand primary bedroom, generously sized additional bedrooms, and a sun-filled second-floor solarium. Bathrooms exude classic elegance, featuring a claw foot tub complemented by upscale modern finishes, while a conveniently located second-floor laundry enhances everyday living. The remodeled kitchen is a statement of modern luxury, offering quartz countertops, new premium appliances, and top-tier finishes throughout. Major improvements include two new energy-efficient HVAC systems with new ductwork (2025), fully updated electrical, all new drywall, new flooring, fresh interior paint, all new fixtures, kitchen remodel, master bathroom and upstairs bathroom remodel, blown-in cellulose insulation, and professional tuck pointing—ensuring both comfort and long-term durability. Seller has also had extensive work done by a professional arborist. Roof is four year old. Additional value is found in the impressive 32' x 28' two-car garage with a full loft above, offering exceptional flexibility for a guest suite, home office, studio, or potential mother-in-law accommodations. This is a rare opportunity to own a historically significant Victorian residence enhanced by luxury-level modern updates, expansive in-town grounds, and a premier location within one of Sparta’s most iconic districts.Average electric is very efficient at $300.00 monthly

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $280,000

AD Id : 74500464

MLS Id : MIS26004155

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 1.01 Acre

Year Built : 1865

Garage : 2

County : Randolph

Subdivision: Newport 02 Ph 01 Bldg 10

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Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 9 Has Basement: Yes
Flooring Information

Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1865

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 184x240 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level Lot Square Feet: 43995.6 Lot Acres: 1.01

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Historic

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$349900

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $2559 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 19-062-001-00

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Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

School Information

Elementary School: SPARTA DIST 140 Junior High School: SPARTA DIST 140 Senior High School: Sparta
Utility Information

Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

Subdivision: Rosborough City: Sparta Direction: From South St Louis, turn onto 3rd street. Driveway to home is off of 3rd street.

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Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
712 E Harrison Street, Sparta, IL, 62286	$17,900	6	1	1,600	1,600 SqFt

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MLS: MARIS2 #26004155 LISTED BY: Susan Kroll, Worth Clark Realty 800-991-6092 SOURCE: MARIS MLS (Listings courtesy of MARIS MLS as distributed by MLS GRID)