116 N 1st Street, Princeton, IL 61356 - Photo 1

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$174,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,320 Sq. Ft.
1.5 Car Garage

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Property Description

You will be immediately captivated as you enter this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. A perfect layout, accented by refinished original hardwood floors and highlighted by the abundance of natural light flowing through the rooms. The spacious kitchen boasts its' own pantry, along with beautiful, abundant cabinetry. Feel the quaint warmth of a classic home and then take note of the myriads of updates that make this house absolutely move-in ready! The seller is even leaving some wonderful items for a new buyer- the tv stand, tv, and dresser currently in the upstairs bedroom and the tv currently in the main floor bedroom. The energy-efficiency updates reward you with low utility bills - practical as well as beautiful! New water line installed in June 2025. The upstairs bonus room (currently used as a massive closet) awaits your particular needs - office, playroom, reading nook?? The adorable porch entices you to venture outdoors in any kind of weather. Located in just the right place in historic Princeton, this can be your perfect home. Come take a look! The seller is even offering a Cinch home warranty to buyers to allow them full peace of mind on their new home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 116 N 1st St

General

Sold For: $174,000
Taxes: $2,951 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12441576
Added to Site: 160 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Hollowayville / Princeton
County: Bureau
Driving Directions: Main Street, turn west on Putnam, right on First, house is on your left.

School Information

School District: 115
Midd School District: 115

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,320
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1871
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 96 x 130

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1871
Tax Amount: $2,951.98
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 1616109008

Listed by Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Sold by Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

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Schools

Schools serving 116 N 1st St

School Districts:Princeton High School District 500, Princeton Elementary School District 115

Name	Grades	Distance
Logan Jr High School 302 West Central Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356	5-8	0.1 mi
Jefferson Elementary School, Princeton, IL 725 West Putnam Street, Princeton, IL 61356	1-2	0.4 mi
Lincoln Elementary School, Princeton, IL 501 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356	3-4	0.6 mi
Princeton High School 103 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356	9-12	0.5 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 116 N 1st St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/25/2025

Sold

$174,000

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MLS

8/08/2025

Listed

$174,000

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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.

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116 N 1st Street, Princeton, IL 61356 (MLS# 12441576) is a Single Family property that was sold at $174,000 on September 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 116 N 1st 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.

116 N 1st St Princeton, IL 61356