Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2026
Listed
$248,500
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MLS
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Property Description
Modernized Turn-of-the-Century Farmhouse***Beautiful, move-in ready, and packed with major improvements - this spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers comfort, efficiency, and modern convenience throughout! Thoughtfully updated with walls removed to create an open layout and flowing floor plan, this home offers an inviting feel ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Recent exterior upgrades include a brand new roof and gutters on both the house and garage installed within the last month, along with replacement windows and siding completed in 2019 for added curb appeal and peace of mind. Inside, the kitchen was updated in 2022 and blends beautifully into the home's open-concept design. Major mechanical updates include a high-efficiency furnace, central air, and high-efficiency on-demand water heater all installed in 2021. Additional features include fiber internet availability, EV charger-ready, 200 amp electrical service, convenient main floor laundry, and skylights in the upstairs bedroom equipped with solar-powered remote-controlled blinds. The insulated garage with durable slat board walls offers excellent storage and workspace potential, while the fully fenced backyard with a 6-foot privacy fence creates a private outdoor setting perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A comfortable, updated home offering modern efficiency, thoughtful improvements, and functional living space throughout! Nestled on iconic Oak Street - home to Lena's beloved parade route and the heart of Halloween festivities - this property offers a lifestyle that's hard to find.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 505 Oak St
General
- Price: $248,500
- Taxes: $4,106 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12656133
- Updated: 5/26/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, EV Ready, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lena
- County: Stephenson
- Township: West Point
- Driving Directions: US RT 20 W to IL RT 73 N to Schuyler to Oak
School Information
- School District: 202
- Elem School District: 202
- Midd School District: 202
- High School District: 202
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
- Architectural Info: American 4-Sq., Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare, Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s), Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,665
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 95 x 132
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $4,106
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11073228500900
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Schools
Schools serving 505 Oak St
School District:Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lena Elementary School, Lena, IL 401 Fremont Street, Lena, IL 61048 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Lena-Winslow Jr High School 517 Fremont Street, Lena, IL 61048 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Lena-Winslow High School 516 Fremont Street, Lena, IL 61048 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 505 Oak St
Tax History
Tax History for 505 Oak St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,106
1%
$48,408
11%
2023
$4,052
12%
$43,658
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2022
$3,616
3%
$43,658
6%
2021
$3,512
2%
$41,353
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2020
$3,438
-13%
$41,353
2%
2019
$3,972
153%
$40,542
156%
2018
$1,570
-23%
$15,852
-22%
2017
$2,035
42%
$20,430
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2016
$1,434
—
$20,430
1%
2015
$1,436
—
$20,228
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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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505 Oak Street, Lena, IL 61048 (MLS# 12656133) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 505 Oak Street is currently listed for $248,500 and was received on May 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 505 Oak Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lena? You can browse all Lena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.