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Property Description
Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natural light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 517 S 5th St
General
- Price: $240,000
- Taxes: $5,626 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12635629
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Princeton
- County: Bureau
- Township: Princeton
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: From Peru St head South on 5th Street
School Information
- School District: 115
- Elem School District: 115
- Midd School District: 115
- High School District: 500
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Logan Junior High School
- 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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,986
- Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 101 x 105
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $5,626
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1616427001
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Schools
Schools serving 517 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 | 0.2 mi |
Logan Jr High School 302 West Central Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 | 5-8 | 0.8 mi |
Douglas Elementary School, Princeton, IL 220 East Lasalle Street, Princeton, IL 61356 | PK-K | 1 mi |
Princeton High School 103 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Jefferson Elementary School, Princeton, IL 725 West Putnam Street, Princeton, IL 61356 | 1-2 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 517 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,626
8%
$83,272
7%
2024
$5,198
7%
$77,977
9%
2022
$4,853
3%
$71,815
7%
2022
$4,694
4%
$67,330
6%
2020
$4,512
—
$63,735
4%
2019
$4,517
1%
$61,402
1%
2018
$4,459
—
$60,668
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 517 S 5th St
517 S 5th Street, Princeton, IL 61356 (MLS# 12635629) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 517 S 5th Street is currently listed for $240,000 and was received on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 517 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.

