# 523 E Main Street, Sparta, IL 62286

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $46,500 ($37/sqft), built 1952, 1,250 sqft.
> A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $249/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $46,500 |
| Price/sqft | $37 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,250 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $235 |
| Estimated Insurance | $14 |
| **Total** | **$249** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** SPARTA DIST 140
- **Middle:** SPARTA DIST 140
- **High:** Sparta

## Key Amenities

- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1952
- 0.32 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Looking for the perfect starter home or a comfortable place to retire? This charming home in Sparta, IL on East Main St, could be just what you've been waiting for! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a cozy living room, dining room, and kitchen, this home offers a practical layout with plenty of potential. Sitting on a generous lot, and includes a large two-car garage perfect for parking, storage, or a workshop. There is one bedroom on the main level and 2 on the second level sharing a spacious closet. With minimal TLC, this home could be a wonderful fit for its next owner.

## Location

- **Address:** 523 E Main Street, Sparta, IL 62286
- **County:** Randolph
- **Neighborhood:** Gardners Add
- **Coordinates:** 38.1253, -89.695062
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.1253,-89.695062

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Shari Hopkins
- **Brokerage:** Worth Clark, Inc.
- **Phone:** 6183176074
- **Broker Phone:** (314) 222-0065
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/523-E-Main-St_Sparta_IL_62286_M81242-92548?f=listhub&s=MARISMO&m=26036159&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 26036159 | **Updated:** 2026-09-25
**Source:** listhub

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