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Property Description
This ranch home is hitting the market at an incredible value and offers a flexible layout with room to grow. As soon as you walk in, you're welcomed by an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a connected and functional main living space. The main level features three bedrooms and the finished basement gives this home approximately 1,800 square feet of living space. New floors in the living room, kitchen and hallway done in 2023. The finished basement adds even more versatility with two additional rooms and a large open area ready for your ideas-perfect for a recreation space, home office, gym, or additional living area. Off the kitchen, you'll find a wood deck overlooking a spacious, fully fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor enjoyment. The property also includes a two-car garage, with additional space behind the garage for two more vehicles. The roof was replaced around 2018, and solar panels were added around last year. The solar panels are leased through Sunrun at approximately $100 per month. Please note, the property will not qualify for FHA financing. Overall, this is a solid home with great bones that just needs a little TLC to truly shine at its maximum potential. This home is being sold AS IS! This could be the one for you.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2042 Gideon Ave
General
- Price: $229,900
- Taxes: $6,146 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12558625
- Updated: 1/31/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, High-End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Zion
- County: Lake
- Township: Benton
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road & Rte 173 West 2 Gideon
School Information
- School District: 6
- Elem School District: 6
- Midd School District: 6
- High School District: 126
- Elementary School: Beulah Park Elementary School
- Middle School: Central Junior High School
- High School: Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School
- Private School: Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi 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
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1968
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 47 x 148
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1968
- Tax Amount: $6,146.94
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 4163160250000
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Schools
Schools serving 2042 Gideon Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Beulah Park Elementary School 1910 Gilboa Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 | PK-2 | 0.2 mi |
West Elementary School, Zion, IL 2412 Jethro Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 | 3-5 | 0.7 mi |
Shiloh Park Middle School 2635 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East 1634 23rd Street, Zion, IL 60099 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School 3901 21st Street, Zion, IL 60099 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 2042 Gideon Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/31/2026
Listed
$229,900
140.73%
MLS
6/29/2017
Sold
$95,500
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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 2042 Gideon Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,396
9%
$56,442
20%
2023
$4,952
4%
$47,030
16%
2022
$4,766
3%
$40,647
12%
2021
$4,615
5%
$36,210
6%
2020
$4,407
—
$34,057
7%
2019
$4,407
-6%
$31,725
-3%
2018
$4,694
-19%
$32,696
8%
2017
$5,791
9%
$30,330
14%
2016
$5,311
3%
$26,602
10%
2015
$5,179
5%
$24,137
—
2014
$4,953
2%
$24,137
3%
2013
$4,854
-4%
$23,359
-21%
2012
$5,038
—
$29,624
—
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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2042 Gideon Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 (MLS# 12558625) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 2042 Gideon Avenue is currently listed for $229,900 and was received on January 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 2042 Gideon Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Zion? You can browse all Zion real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

