About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 483 E 1300 N Road in Monticello, IL is listed for $239,900 ($198 per sqft). Built in 1919, the home offers 1,212 sqft of living space on a 0.45 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1919
  • 0.45 acre lot
  • 4 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
1 full
2-car garage
1919

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Nestled just across from the breathtaking beauty of Allerton Park & Retreat Center, this one-of-a-kind country property offers the perfect blend of character, space, and peaceful rural living. Originally built in 1919 as a schoolhouse and thoughtfully converted into a residence in 1947, this truly unique home is filled with charm.

Situated on a beautifully wooded 1/2-acre lot, this 2-bedroom home offers over 1,500 square feet of living space plus a basement with a workshop and storage areas. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings and large windows that invite natural light while showcasing the surrounding mature trees and tranquil setting.

The property continues to impress outdoors with a heated 3-car garage, a lofted barn full of possibilities, an additional storage shed, and multiple spaces to relax, create, garden, or entertain. The enclosed back porch provides the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the peaceful scenery year-round.

Whether you're searching for a distinctive primary residence, a weekend retreat near Allerton Park, or a property with creative and hobby-farm potential, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history in an unforgettable setting. Schedule your private showing today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,283/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$173
Interest$1,040
Insurance$70

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

483 E 1300 N Road

Monticello, IL 61856

Property Details

Construction

Brick Cedar

Parking

GarageOwned

Heating

Propane (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 483 E 1300 N Road is listed at $239,900 ($198/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,283 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1919, 0.45 acre lot, 4 parking spaces.

This property is listed by Carol Meinhart and can be reached at (217) 898-9204.

CM

Carol Meinhart

Agent at The Real Estate Group LLC

(217) 898-9204
Agent website

Listed by The Real Estate Group LLC · Broker phone: (217) 898-9204 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12573099· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 119 days on PropertySimple

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483 E 1300 N Road, Monticello, IL 61856

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