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201 N College Street

Salem, IL 62881
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Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt8,246

Sqft

Location is everything! This 1939 Cape Cod style home is in the near center of Salem offering both charming features plus super solid structure and all within walking distance to downtown banks, shops, schools and parks. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, full basement is going to sell AS IS and has an abundance of features throughout. Mid-Century modern lights and beautiful custom built in cabinets make this an exceptional home all the way through. A natural wood burning fire place on the main level also in basement. Solid Wood door's adorn each door and nearly every room on the main level and entry doors as well. You will certainly say WOW 20x17 with up to the ceiling to floor closets custom built-in organizers and solid hardwood floors. An amazing built -in office/desk unit full wall of shelving wi thin the primary suite. Also, a secondary bedroom with full of space with step-in style closet plus built-in organizers. Beautiful hardwood grain trim along with solid doors adorn this entire home! When you are entering from the south side deck area, stepping into a small foyer that will lead directly to the kitchen area yet also provides a door up to the attic. The kitchen offers ample , workable space with custom built cabinetry. The attic it would be easy to find the space to re-finish as you like, fully planked under foot with insulation for main level energy efficiency. You will be amazed when you walk up into the attic area at just how solid this home stands. Just off the kitchen and between the huge combined dining/living area and across from the full bath you will find a wooden door entry to the basement. A workable stair-lift when fully charged. Not every basement offers it's own outdoor access but this one does. plus, A farmers style canning sink with water access, washer/dryer hook up area, a non-functional water closet, A full sized but unfinished work/ storage area with large custom enclosed storage closets and the second wood burning fireplace within the great room of the basement area. Outside and to welcome you home, are mature shade trees and trimmed shrubs, a wooden deck entry to enter off the south side, a privacy fenced area leading to the two car detached garage also, the basement entry door. The double car garage with two working garage door openers also a metal double car canopy for convenient covered parking area. It does need some TLC but most everything is in full working order, strong storm windows cover the wooden window wells and have done their job every season so far. This home is from an estate being sold AS IS. Don't let this one slip away without taking a serious at the quality this home gives nestled within a prominent location standing on the West side of North College Street in Salem. Call today for your private showing!

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $64,900

AD Id : 88515526

MLS Id : MRD12716999

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 8,246

Year Built : 1939

Garage : 2

County : Marion

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: No additional rooms

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 4

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases Roof: Shake Appliances: Range Hood Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, None

    Roofing Information

    Shake
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood, Wood Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1939

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 66.5x124 Lot Description: Corner Lot Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Cape Cod Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1 Story

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$64900

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $1518.24 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 1100016440 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 4 Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Senior High School: Salem Community High School
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    City: Salem Direction: From Route 50 in Salem, Il Turn north onto North College St. Home sets one block from Rt. 50 heading North on North College where home is on the left (West) side of road).
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MLS: MRED #12716999 LISTED BY: CARLA SMITH, SOMER REAL ESTATE 618-548-5123 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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