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Property Description
Welcome to 255 E Prairie Street in beautiful Manhattan, Illinois! This custom-built 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of space, style, and comfort with no HOA. Custom Built in 2003 and meticulously maintained, this move-in ready home features a bright and inviting layout filled with natural light, refinished hardwood floors, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The main level boasts a living room, a powder room, a laundry room, a large foyer, a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms while the finished basement adds two more bedrooms and another full bathroom -perfect for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Enjoy peace of mind with important updates including a new water heater and softener, new carpet, fresh paint in many rooms, a new basement ceiling and gutter guards. Tray ceilings add a touch of elegance, and the heated garage with epoxy floors and extra storage is a dream for any hobbyist. Plus, there's RV parking with a 30 AMP hookup right outside the garage and the alley in the back adds potential for adding another garage! Step outside to your private, fully fenced backyard oasis featuring a large concrete patio, storage shed, and a 24-foot pool with a deck and brand-new stairs added just in time for summer fun. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly turn-key home which just so happens to be the last home that locals "The Giants of Construction" built specially for their family.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 E Prairie St
General
- Sold For: $390,000
- Taxes: $10,412 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12423030
- Added to Site: 181 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Manhattan/Wilton Center
- County: Will
- Driving Directions: South on Cedar to West Manhattan Monee Rd to North on Eastern to West on Prairie
School Information
- School District: 114
- Midd School District: 114
- High School: Lincoln-Way West High School
- Private School: Lincoln-Way West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,390
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2003
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 142
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 2003
- Tax Amount: $10,412
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1412174060070000
Listed by Village Realty, Inc.
Sold by Scanlan Realty LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 255 E Prairie St
School Districts:Manhattan School District 114, Lincoln Way Community High School District 210
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School 200 Second Street, Manhattan, IL 60442 | 3-5 | 0.4 mi |
Wilson Creek Elementary School 25440 South Gougar Road, Manhattan, IL 60442 | PK-2 | 0.9 mi |
Manhattan Jr High School 15606 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL 60442 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Lincoln Way West 21701 S Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 | 9-12 | 4.9 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 255 E Prairie St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2025
Sold
$390,000
-1.27%
MLS
8/08/2025
Price Reduced
$395,000
-1.25%
MLS
7/18/2025
Listed
$400,000
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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.
255 E Prairie Street, Manhattan, IL 60442 (MLS# 12423030) is a Single Family property that was sold at $390,000 on September 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 255 E Prairie Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Manhattan? You can browse all Manhattan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

