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Property Description
Back to the Future!! Incredibly, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath property manages to be simultaneously cutting-edge and charmingly Retro! A rare Lustron Home - one of only 2,000 of these Post-WWII porcelain-enameled steel houses still existing in the nation! Single-level living is a practical convenience, but it's never been so Fun. The house feels spacious and safe, with its large living areas and generously-sized bedrooms. With newer flooring and scads of natural light flowing in, it has the immediate feel of Home. The breezeway is a bit of frosting on the cake that has infinite possibilities. Wander out the back door to see a large lot, running all the way to the east, allowing loads of room for all of your out-door creations - gardening, entertaining, additional storage. The location couldn't be more perfect, starting off with simply being in historic Princeton, Il. - and then just down the street from the hospital and adjacent to Zearing Park! And yes, we have the remedy for that peeling paint issue on the exterior. Some amount of work is needed, but imagine how uniquely beautiful this gem will be! The roof alone is simply gorgeous! See property disclosures for City-mandated electrical update. Sellers are offering a $5000 buyer credit in the form of a check at closing to accommodate those fixes. Selling "as-is". Too, make sure to take a look at the "additional documents" for historical context and construction details. (Warning: at the very least you'll be fascinated, but there's a good chance of a bit of obsession . . . ) Come see this mid-century marvel prized by architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike - and make it your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1029 S 5th St
General
- Price: $119,500
- Taxes: $1,658 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12747672
- Updated: 9/24/2026
- Added to Site: 39 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features
- Appliances: Range, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Breezeway
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Hollowayville / Princeton
- County: Bureau
- Township: Princeton
- Driving Directions: Main Street, Princeton, East on Thompson. House on North corner lot (on your left)
School Information
- School District: 115
- Elem School District: 115
- Midd School District: 115
- High School District: 500
- High School: Princeton High School
- Private School: Princeton 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
- Construction: Other
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Basement Desc.: None
- Square Feet: 1,013
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 140 x 84
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $1,658
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1616479008
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Schools
Schools serving 1029 S 5th St
School Districts:Princeton High School District 500, Princeton Elementary School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Princeton, IL 501 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 | 3-4 | 0.5 mi |
Logan Jr High School 302 West Central Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 | 5-8 | 1 mi |
Douglas Elementary School, Princeton, IL 220 East Lasalle Street, Princeton, IL 61356 | PK-K | 1.3 mi |
Princeton High School 103 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Jefferson Elementary School, Princeton, IL 725 West Putnam Street, Princeton, IL 61356 | 1-2 | 1.4 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 1029 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/01/2026
Listed
$119,500
312.07%
MLS
10/11/2019
Sold
$29,000
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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 1029 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,554
7%
$19,760
7%
2024
$1,457
6%
$18,503
9%
2022
$1,377
2%
$17,041
7%
2022
$1,346
3%
$15,977
6%
2020
$1,304
—
$15,124
4%
2019
$1,309
75%
$14,570
1%
2018
$747
—
$14,396
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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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1029 S 5th Street, Princeton, IL 61356 (MLS# 12747672) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1029 S 5th Street is currently listed for $119,500 and was received on September 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1029 S 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

