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Property Description
Charming 2-Level Cape Cod Offering Timeless Character and Endless Potential! This Home Features Spacious Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors, and a Functional Layout Ready for your Personal Touches. Enjoy Relaxing Mornings on the Covered Front Porch and Outdoor Living in the Fenced Backyard. A Detached 1-Car Garage Provides added Convenience and Storage. With Great Bones and Classic Appeal, this Property Presents an Excellent Opportunity for Cosmetic Improvements and Updates to Make it Truly Shine. Conveniently Located and Packed with Potential, this is a Fantastic Chance to Create the Home of Your Dreams! Sold As-Is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2608 Shelby Ave
General
- Price: $24,900
- Taxes: $471 (2024)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12675944
- Updated: 7/8/2026
- Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Mattoon
- County: Coles
- Township: Mattoon
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: Route 45, W on Dewitt Ave, L on N 21st St, W on Shelby Ave
School Information
- School District: 2
- Elem School District: 2
- Midd School District: 2
- High School District: 2
- High School: Mattoon High School
- Private School: Mattoon High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Block
- Square Feet: 1,428
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1911
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1911
- Tax Amount: $471.68
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Documents Avail.: None Available
- Property ID: 7209611000000
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Schools
Schools serving 2608 Shelby Ave
School District:Mattoon Community Unit School District 2
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riddle Elementary School, Mattoon, IL 4201 Western Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Mattoon Middle School 1200 South 9th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Mattoon High School 2521 Walnut Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 2608 Shelby Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/23/2026
Price Reduced
$24,900
-14.14%
MLS
6/15/2026
Listed
$29,000
26.09%
MLS
12/01/2014
Sold
$23,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2608 Shelby Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$463
-2%
$11,841
10%
2024
$472
-7%
$10,745
12%
2020
$506
—
$9,594
2%
2020
$506
—
$9,436
9%
2020
$506
—
$8,667
-3%
2020
$506
-2%
$8,980
4%
2019
$516
112%
$8,667
—
2017
$243
-69%
$8,667
—
2016
$772
-32%
$8,667
—
2011
$1,138
—
$8,667
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2608 Shelby Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 (MLS# 12675944) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2608 Shelby Avenue is currently listed for $24,900 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 2608 Shelby Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mattoon? You can browse all Mattoon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
