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$275,000

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Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,904 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Step into Paxton's history with the town's oldest brick home, built with enduring double-wall brick construction and showcasing timeless Greek Revival architecture accented with Italianate details. Spanning over 1,900 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence is filled with character-10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open staircase, arched doorways, door transoms, and beautifully preserved trim work. The handmade kitchen cabinetry, exposed brick wall, vaulted ceiling, and built-in pantry add both charm and function, while the dining room's wainscoting and shelving echo classic craftsmanship. A sunroom, medallion accents, lace curtains, and patterned wall coverings complete the home's elegance. Sitting on 5.5 lots-just over an acre-the property features elaborate gardens, mature trees, walking paths, and a decorative log cabin. Very well maintained, this remarkable property blends historic integrity with everyday comfort.

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General

Price: $275,000
Taxes: $6,427 (2024)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12443241
Updated: 9/16/2025
Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago

Rental Information

Complex Features: Street Paved

Interior

Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Paxton
County: Ford
Township: Patton
Driving Directions: Route 9 to Paxton, North on Taft to property

School Information

School District: 10
Elem School District: 10
Midd School District: 10
High School District: 10
Elementary School: Clara Peterson Elementary School
Middle School: Pbl Junior High School
High School: Pbl High School
Private School: Pbl High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Other
Architectural Style: Other
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Rubber, Slate
Square Feet: 1,904
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1866
Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

Other Structures: See Remarks

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 275 x 161 x 269 x 160
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden
Zoning: SINGL

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1866
Tax Amount: $6,427
Tax Year: 2024
Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 11141823300500

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Schools

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School District:Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10

Name	Grades	Distance
Clara Peterson Elementary School PO Box 50, Paxton, IL 60957	PK-5	0.6 mi
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School PO Box 50, Paxton, IL 60957	6-8	0.6 mi
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School PO Box 50, Paxton, IL 60957	9-12	0.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 500 S Taft St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/10/2025

Listed

$275,000

97.84%

MLS

12/05/1996

Sold

$139,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 500 S Taft St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2024

$5,891

7%

$62,290

13%

2022

$5,498

16%

$55,120

5%

2021

$4,721

3%

$52,490

3%

2020

$4,574

16%

$50,960

5%

2019

$3,928

2%

$48,760

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2018

$3,848

-3%

$48,760

29%

2017

$3,956

7%

$37,920

-21%

2010

$3,700

1%

$47,800

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2014

$3,656

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$47,800

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500 S Taft Street, Paxton, IL 60957 (MLS# 12443241) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 500 S Taft Street is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on September 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 500 S Taft Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Paxton? You can browse all Paxton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

500 S Taft St Paxton, IL 60957