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517 S 5th Street

Princeton, IL 61356

$240,000 $1,011/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,986

Sqft

Description

Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natur al light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $240,000

AD Id : 83759268

MLS Id : MRD12635629

Beds : 5

Living Area Size : 2,986

Year Built : 1958

Garage : 2

County : Bureau

Subdivision: No Subdivision

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Office

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

Room Information

Rooms Total: 10
Flooring Information

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1958

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 101 X 105 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$240000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $5626 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 1616427001

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School Junior High School: Logan Junior High School Senior High School: Princeton High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

Subdivision: Not Applicable City: Princeton Direction: From Peru St head South on 5th Street

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MLS: MRED #12635629 LISTED BY: Julie Duncan, BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)