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Property Description
No Way! ~ Under $250K in Hampshire? Here Is It, A Historic Home That Has Been Lovingly Maintained Ready For You To Move in ~ Enclosed Front Porch Has Been Converted Into A Cute Sitting Room To Use Year Round ~ Big Living Room in The Front With Wood Ceiling Beam ~ Main Floor Bedroom ~ Upstairs Has An Open Loft With Closet Plus A Bedroom ~ Refreshed Kitchen in 2025 Has Laundry Tucked Away in Cute Storage Area ~ Newer Furnace Has The Coil Ready For Central Air ~ Big Back Yard Is Perfect For The Garden Which Is Already Growing For You ~ 1.5 Car Detached Garage Has Electric ~ Come See It Today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 E Jefferson Ave
General
- Price: $230,000
- Taxes: $3,911 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12712927
- Updated: 7/24/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Cellar, Ext
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Hampshire / Pingree Grove
- County: Kane
- Township: Hampshire
- Driving Directions: STATE STREET TO JEFFERSON ~ EAST TO HOUSE
School Information
- School District: 300
- Elem School District: 300
- Midd School District: 300
- High School District: 300
- Elementary School: Hampshire Elementary School
- Middle School: Hampshire Middle School
- High School: Hampshire High School
- Private School: Hampshire High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Masonite
- Exterior Const.: Masonite
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Cellar, Exterior Entry, Partial
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,159
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1882
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 58 x 108
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1882
- Tax Amount: $3,911
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 122355005
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Schools
Schools serving 242 E Jefferson Ave
School District:Community Unit School District 300
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hampshire Elementary School 321 Terwilliger Street, Hampshire, IL 60140 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Hampshire Middle School 560 South State Street, Hampshire, IL 60140 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Hampshire High School 1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire, IL 60140 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 242 E Jefferson Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/22/2026
Listed
$230,000
147.31%
MLS
11/08/2013
Sold
$93,000
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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 242 E Jefferson Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,911
—
$64,484
8%
2025
$3,911
10%
$59,454
11%
2023
$3,556
3%
$53,480
9%
2022
$3,460
—
$49,150
1%
2021
$3,460
—
$48,710
3%
2021
$3,460
4%
$47,378
3%
2019
$3,340
6%
$45,829
10%
2017
$3,141
2%
$41,587
6%
2016
$3,066
-5%
$39,093
2%
2015
$3,226
-1%
$38,358
-11%
2018
$3,248
2%
$43,300
17%
2014
$3,199
-1%
$37,093
-6%
2013
$3,233
—
$39,465
—
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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242 E Jefferson Avenue, Hampshire, IL 60140 (MLS# 12712927) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 242 E Jefferson Avenue is currently listed for $230,000 and was received on July 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 E Jefferson Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hampshire? You can browse all Hampshire real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

