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$73,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,376 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.

Full Property Details for 242 Main St

General

  • Sold For: $73,000
  • Taxes: $1,936 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12353808
  • Added to Site: 260 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Location

  • County: Hancock
  • Driving Directions: From Hwy 136 (Buchanan Street) turn south on Fayette Street. when arriving @ Main Street, turn west & home will be on the south side of street

School Information

  • Elementary School: Carthage
  • High School: Illini West
  • Private School: Illini West

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Unfinished, Partial
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 2,376
  • Year Built: 1912

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 86.5 x 217
  • Zoning: SINGL

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1912
  • Tax Amount: $1,936
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 13-24-670-000

Listed by Brenda Young Real Estate
Sold by Non-Member

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Schools serving 242 Main St

School Districts:Carthage Elementary School District 317, Illini West High School District 307
NameGradesDistance
Illini West High School
600 Miller Street, Carthage, IL 62321
9-120.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 242 Main St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2025
Sold
$73,000
-2.67%
MLS
6/09/2025
Price Reduced
$75,000
-16.67%
MLS
5/01/2025
Listed
$90,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Brenda Young Real Estate
Sold by Non-Member

242 Main Street, Carthage, IL 63221 (MLS# 12353808) is a Single Family property that was sold at $73,000 on August 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 242 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Carthage? You can browse all Carthage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.