About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 718 State Street in Chester, IL is listed for $450,000 ($79 per sqft). Built in 1840, the home offers 5,709 sqft of living space on a 2.53 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1840
  • 2.53 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 2 half
4-car garage
1840

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Come and see this beautiful circa 1840 classic for yourself. This one could be a beautiful bed/breakfast, VRBO, Corporate retreat/meeting center, Wedding destination...the possibilities are endless. There is a 4 car garage, a BBQ house, beautiful balconies and wrap around porch.

5 bedrooms with 3 full, 2 1/2 bathrooms, full finished basement with living quarters...just too much to describe here. There is an additional 1823 square foot home (102 & 102A Mullins Rd) in the rear (former guest house) currently rented as a duplex. Income is $1100 a month.

Qualified buyers with preapproval letter or proof of funds can arrange a private tour of the house, grounds and duplex by calling the list agent. It's being sold AS-IS with ALL CONTENTS/FURNISHINGS. Showings for serious preapproved or cash only with proof of funds buyers please. Knox College is the benefactor of the proceeds as the generous gift from the Mullins family. Watch for the video! It's a true delight.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,407/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$325
Interest$1,950
Insurance$131

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

718 State Street

Chester, IL 62233

Meyer and Opdykes Addition

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Heating

SteamNatural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 718 State Street is listed at $450,000 ($79/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,406 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1840, 2.53 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Robin Bert.

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Robin Bert

Agent at Worth Clark, Inc.

Listed by Worth Clark, Inc. · Broker phone: (314) 222-0065 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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718 State Street, Chester, IL 62233

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