About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1029 S 5th Street in Princeton, IL is listed for $119,500 ($118 per sqft). Built in 1951, the home offers 1,013 sqft of living space on a 0.27 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1951
  • 0.27 acre lot
  • 1 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1951

Amenities

A/C
Listing 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$639/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$86
Interest$518
Insurance$35

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1029 S 5th Street

Princeton, IL 61356

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in Features

Exterior Features

Breezeway

Property Details

Flooring

VinylCarpet

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeWasherDryerElectric CooktopElectric Oven

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1029 S 5th Street is listed at $119,500 ($118/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $639 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1951, 0.27 acre lot, 1 parking spaces. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features. Exterior Features: Breezeway.

This property is listed by Beth Mulcahy.

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Beth Mulcahy

Agent at Landmark Realty of Illinos LLC

Listed by Landmark Realty of Illinos LLC · Broker phone: (815) 252-7283 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12747672· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 56 days on PropertySimple

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1029 S 5th Street, Princeton, IL 61356

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