Historic Central Illinois Homes You Can Own

An excellent kitchen awaits you, as well as 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This kitchen has a coffee bar, open shelving, pantry and stainless steel appliances. A large porch leads to a welcoming and spacious 12×10 foyer with parquet flooring, a 13×12 living room and a formal 15×9 dining room with French doors to the 9×12 deck and backyard. You will find a newer roof, gutters, soffits and panels installed in 2019. There are also new modern fixtures and ceiling fans. The unfinished basement has plenty of storage space and a new sewer has been installed. There are 1364 square feet of living space and an additional 695 square feet of basement for a total of 2058 square feet. Close to the city center with easy access to restaurants and businesses in a quiet and landscaped area Due to lack of potting materials, the driveway will be flooded on the north side of the house within 1-2 weeks. Hopefully by the end of October.for reference only
* Return to the market is not the fault of the seller due to unforeseen circumstances of the buyer. *NEW* September 2022 Professionally installed septic system. You now have a second opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind historic John Gregory home that spans nearly an acre in Normal. This iconic home is “the oldest and most scrupulous piece of architectural restoration within the town of Normal, the finest Italianate-styled structure in Normal & one of the best in Central Illinois,” according to the town and an Old House Society Historic Preservation award recipient. This iconic home is “the oldest and most scrupulous piece of architectural restoration within the town of Normal, the finest Italianate-styled structure in Normal & one of the best in Central Illinois,” according to the town and an Old House Society Historic Preservation award recipient. This iconic home is “the oldest and most meticulous architectural restoration in the city of Normal, the finest Italianate in Normal, and one of the finest in Central Illinois,” according to the city and the Old House Society’s Historic Preservation Award. recipient. The iconic home is “the oldest and most meticulous architectural restoration in the city of Normal, the finest Italianate building in Normal, and one of the finest in central Illinois,” according to the city and recipient of the Old House Historic Preservation Society award. Current sellers’ attention to detail and relentless home restoration efforts can be seen from the basement to the dome spire, showcasing heating, insulation and air conditioning with stunning 360-degree views of the city. Refurbished wood floors, cedar cabinetry, fitted wardrobes, unique architecture, wood burning stove and fireplace. The lobby has 100 year old reclaimed oak floors and a one of a kind walnut wood spiral staircase. Attention to detail is an understatement: Mortise and tenon barn beams in a heated garage, 1-inch hickory on the walls, and historic ceiling tiles in the kitchen. The living room with bar bookcases and fireplace opens onto a private tiled patio and veranda. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms including a library staircase room, a master bedroom, a spacious service area with a fireplace and a full bathroom with access to a separate stairwell. *NEW* 2020 Water Heater, *NEW* 2019 First Class Model, High Efficiency Furnace and Top Heat Pump, *NEW* 2019 Professional Dry Lock Basement. *NEW* 2018 Fully matured insulation and cedar siding plus foam attic insulation. *NEW* 2020 water softening and osmosis system. *New 2017 Exterior Paint*, *NEW* 5″ Gutters. All appliances remain! Other updates include a 1900s wallpaper restoration, addition of a water pump, installed belt by Rich Murray (Bartonville) Custom granite countertops in vintage kitchen fixtures, Anderson windows in the dome, and an extended driveway with topcoat paint in 2021. The floor in the garage is professionally coated with TSR. Outside, several private gardens, professionally landscaped and maintained, with rubber mulch and mature trees. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while watching the sunrise and sunset. 18 Douglas firs are green year-round, carnations, rhododendrons, groundcovers, sunbeams, two cherry trees, forsythia and hosta add color throughout the summer. All plants have taken root and function well independently of each other. Very little maintenance. 5 schools! Close to University of Illinois, stadiums, suburbs, freeways, malls, and more. TODAY Make this home yours!
8 miles from I-39 exit – ½ mile to Rt. 24. Schools of Eureka. 22 miles from RIVIAN. 5 bedrooms. Ground floor hostess and laundry. Original wood floors, doors and finishes in most rooms. Upper bath- new fixtures, walls, tile floor & tile tub surround. Upper bath- new fixtures, walls, tile floor & tile tub surround. Upper bathroom – new plumbing, walls, floor and bathroom – tiles. Upper bathroom – new plumbing, walls, floor and tile bath. Main floor bath-hard surface countertop & fixtures. Main floor bath-hard surface countertop & fixtures. Bath on the ground floor with solid surface and sanitary ware. Bathroom on the ground floor – hard tops and sanitary ware. Two super outbuildings with heating and insulation as well as electricity and internet access. 30X64 built in 2019. 10’3″ ceiling, heated floor, Led lighting, 8 inches of blown-in insulation between 2 panels of tin plus seasonal water. 14×9.6″ & 9×8 doors. 30X64 built in 2019. 10’3″ ceiling, heated floor, Led lighting, 8 inches of blown-in insulation between 2 panels of tin plus seasonal water. 14×9.6″ & 9×8 doors. 30X64 built in 2019. 10’3″ ceiling, underfloor heating, LED lighting, 8″ blown insulation between 2 tin panels plus seasonal water. Doors 14×9.6″ and 9×8. 30×64 built in 2019. Ceilings 10′ 3″, underfloor heating, LED lighting, 8″ blown insulation between 2 tin panels and seasonal water. Doors 14×9.6″ and 9×8. 24×30 garage plus a great 20ft Brunswick-Balke-Collender rear rod and 15ft rod. Other updates: electrical, plumbing, exterior paint 2021, gutters 22, NEW WELL 2018, NEW SEPTIC 2015, renovated entrance hall-2022. Windows-2015. Basement windows-2022. Universal generator. Attic floor – finished for additional living space. A bright light room in the basement is perfect for a workout/office or game room. In 1982, the house was demolished, the electrical wiring was replaced and insulated.
Founder’s Grove Gem! Spread across two lots, this stunning two-story brick home combines old world charm and quality with modern enhancements and amenities. You’ll love the original wood floors, wood trim, built-in units, 2 solariums (one of which is currently used as a fifth bedroom), French doors and large windows. You will appreciate the huge extension which offers an incredibly large kitchen, laundry room on the ground floor, mud room, sitting area and half bath, and a separate master bedroom on the second floor. There is also an office on the ground floor and a finished basement. Gorgeous site and community to be enjoyed from a lovely enclosed and screened veranda to an incredible new covered deck or cobbled patio. The deck also has a motorized awning and side curtains. The privacy fence was new last year. The second floor bathrooms have been remodeled and the owners bathroom has been completely remodeled with a large tiled shower, underfloor heating, double sinks and a separate toilet. The kitchen has new maple floors and granite countertops. The attic floor has a large storage space. The lower level includes a family room with bar and gym. Updated fireplace and added new cladding. The stove and air conditioner in the main house were replaced in 2020. New water and sewer pipes replaced in 2022. The porch and steps were replaced in 2008. The roof was replaced in 2008. Furnace added in 2008.
Stunning 2-story 4-bedroom home with detached 4-car 24ft x 40ft garage with driveway and alleyway access! Beautiful seating area in the patio with columns and a fenced area. Large covered front verandah for relaxing which leads to an open living/family room. The Lennox High Efficiency HVAC Water Heater and 50 Gallon Water Heater is 18 years newer. All this in this historic area near the east side. Call today and don’t miss this wonderful home!
Built in 1897 & the Winner of the 2001 Old House Society Historical Home Award! Built in 1897 & the Winner of the 2001 Old House Society Historical Home Award! Built in 1897 and won the 2001 Old House Society Award for Historic Home! Built in 1897, 2001 Old House Association Historic Home Award Winner! Character, Charm & Quality radiate in every sq ft of this 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath gem! Character, Charm & Quality radiate in every sq ft of this 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath gem! Character, charm and quality radiate from every square foot of this 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom gem! This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom gem exudes character, charm and quality in every square meter! Located in the coveted Elmo area of ​​Bloomington, across from the Bloomington Country Club, on a huge fenced lot! The stunning outdoor living room is an artist’s dream with a gorgeous enclosed yard that opens out from the spacious porch and offers a covered deck, patio and even a natural gas grill line! The yard is a real oasis with lush professional landscaping, lots of greenery and a beautiful carp pond and granite overflow bowl! As mentioned, the house itself is award-winning… and rightly so! Beamed ceilings, French doors, hardwood floors, antique joinery, double glazed windows, an abundance of built-in features and all the charm and character you would expect from a home of this size! The Chef’s Kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in booth with custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, a HUGE pantry cabinet & more)! The Chef’s Kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in booth with custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, a HUGE pantry cabinet & more)! The chef’s kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in cubicle with a custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, HUGE pantry and more)! The chef’s kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in cubicle with a custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Millwork Amish Hickory cabinets, and all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelves, cutting board, huge pantry cabinet, etc.)! The kitchen also has glass backsplash, tile flooring, a cabinet faced sub-zero fridge, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk & a gas range cooktop. The kitchen also has glass backsplash, tile flooring, a cabinet faced sub-zero fridge, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk & a gas range cooktop. The kitchen also has a glass splashback, tiled floors, low temperature refrigerator, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk and a gas stove. The kitchen also has a glass splashback, tiled floors, a sub-zero fridge facing cabinets, two dishwashers, two ovens, a table and a gas stove. The ground floor also features a front family room with a lovely working fireplace, a sun deck-like living room with multiple windows, a formal dining room with built-in features, and a recessed office with high ceilings and a fireplace surrounded by built-in walls. in the rack. A double staircase leads to the second floor with 4 bedrooms and a bathroom with Jacuzzi. The third floor is a stunning master bedroom with a full bathroom with tiled shower and skylight window, double dressing rooms and a window seat! Large garage for 2 cars and brick driveway for 3 cars. SOME of the many recent updates include: Roof 2018. 3rd Floor Bath Remodel 2019. Deck & Courtyard Remodel & Fence 2020. 3rd Floor Bathroom Remodel 2019. A must see home in a PRIME LOCATION that is priced to sell! SOME of the many recent updates include: Roof 2018. 3rd Floor Bath Remodel 2019. Deck & Courtyard Remodel & Fence 2020. 3rd Floor Bathroom Remodel 2019. A must see home in a PRIME LOCATION that is priced to sell! SOME of the many recent updates include: Rooftop 2018. 3rd floor bath remodel 2019. Terrace and courtyard and fence remodel 2020. 3rd floor bathroom remodel 2019. A must see home in a GREAT LOCATION, at a sale price! Among the latest updates: Renovation of the roof in 2018. Bathroom renovation on the 3rd floor 2019 2020 Terrace and yard renovated and fenced. Bathroom renovation on the 3rd floor 2019 A must see home in a great location for the sale price!
Beautiful historic home in Franklin Square near downtown Bloomington. Brand new roof in 2019, new copper pipes throughout the house, new appliances, new fixtures, completely remodeled bathroom downstairs in 2020, master bathroom, 2nd playroom downstairs, new 75 gallon water heater, all appliances updated, new floors in back porch, 2021 landscaping, new HVAC system, new hallway floors, remodeled 2nd bathroom upstairs, new garage entrance and driveway, freshly painted. A huge attic is ready for finishing or is used to store a large number of things. Don’t miss it!
Large 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house for sale next to new high school in El Paso Gridley School District! This property offers double stair access to the upper floors from the front and back of the home, a large porch, beautiful floors, a brand new water heater and a huge space with high ceilings! The living room has a gas fireplace and new laminate floors. The living room opens onto the kitchen with breakfast bar and large pantry. Take advantage of the huge backyard! Lots of room to add a garage for future owners! Call today before this property disappears!
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Post time: Dec-05-2022