174 W Center Street
Girard, IL 62640
4
Bed
3
Bath
2,794Sqft
This quaint two-story historical brick and limestone building on Girard square was built in the 1860's, originally serving as a silver-plating business and then in 1919 purchased by People's Bank. After the bank closing in 1931, a locally-owned butcher shop purchased the building and utilized the safe as a meat locker. That safe now serves as a shelter / walk-in closet in the main floor master suite. Jones family bought the building in 1959 and had the Girard Gazette office in the spaces until the family sold the business in 2017. The building has original sturdy construction that has withstood the test of time, with many modern updates along the way - including renovation of the second floor 2004, first floor 2017, and foundation reinforcement. The building has new plumbing, electrical a
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Roofing Information
Rubber -
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island Roof: Rubber Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1860 Building Area Total: 2794 Construction Materials: Brick Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 88 x 22 Lot Description: Corner LotProperty Information
Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Virden, Girard Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 166
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $170000
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 07-000-637-00 Tax Year: 2023 Annual Tax: $1516.22 Tax Legal Desc: 88' OFF S END W 1/3 LOT 7 BLK 11 O P GIRARD 22 X 88 04-32-236-006
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Parking Information
AttachedGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2Homeowners Association InformationHas Association: Yes
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School Information
Elementary School:Junior High School:Senior High School: North Mac District #34 -
Location Information
Direction: Rt 4 to Girard at four way stop take Center St East building will be on the north side of the square. WaterSource: Public
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