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$290,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 942 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 days ago
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Charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom Cape Cod-style home in a prime Hampshire location. The bright and spacious living room features gleaming hardwood flooring and flows into the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with 42-inch espresso cabinetry with crown molding, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The main level also offers a full bath and convenient laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find two generous-sized bedrooms, each offering ample closet space. The finished basement provides even more living space with a large family/rec room featuring durable epoxy flooring and a full bath. Outside, relax on the patio with gazebo overlooking the heated above-ground pool, wraparound deck, and fire pit-perfect for entertaining or enjoying summer days. The detached finished 2-car garage offers additional versatility with dedicated office space and its own furnace and window AC. Ideally located near shopping, restaurants, parks, and with easy interstate access, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and a great location.

Full Property Details for 251 Prairie St

General

  • Price: $290,000
  • Taxes: $5,644 (2025)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12766800
  • Updated: 10/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Hampshire / Pingree Grove
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Hampshire
  • Driving Directions: Rt. 72 to Main Street then North to Jackson St. West to Prairie Street North to Home.

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Model: CAPE COD
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 942
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: CAPE COD

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1522
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 6250
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1941
  • Tax Amount: $5,644.2
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 121480002

Listed by Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC

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Schools serving 251 Prairie St

School District:Community Unit School District 300
NameGradesDistance
Hampshire Elementary School
321 Terwilliger Street, Hampshire, IL 60140
K-50.2 mi
Hampshire Middle School
560 South State Street, Hampshire, IL 60140
6-80.3 mi
Hampshire High School
1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire, IL 60140
9-122.5 mi
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Price
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9/24/2026
Listed
$290,000
45.73%
MLS
6/24/2020
Sold
$199,000
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Tax History for 251 Prairie St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,644
—
$89,512
8%
2025
$5,644
9%
$82,530
11%
2023
$5,180
4%
$74,237
9%
2022
$4,989
19%
$68,226
18%
2021
$4,193
—
$57,755
3%
2021
$4,193
3%
$56,177
3%
2019
$4,054
6%
$54,341
10%
2017
$3,823
2%
$49,312
6%
2016
$3,739
1%
$46,354
8%
2015
$3,698
-6%
$43,084
-16%
2018
$3,948
8%
$51,343
23%
2014
$3,669
-14%
$41,663
-6%
2013
$4,282
—
$44,327
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251 Prairie Street, Hampshire, IL 60140 (MLS# 12766800) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 251 Prairie Street is currently listed for $290,000 and was received on September 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 251 Prairie Street? 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.

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