1007 Illinois Avenue, Mendota, Illinois 61342
$164,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,748 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $93 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1915 |
| Property Taxes: | $1,546 |
| Days On Market: | 110 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
1007 Illinois Avenue was built by Emil J. Hess, in 1915. Mr. Hess was a brick maker for many years then later Postmaster in Mendota, Illinois. As soon as you open the front door you are greeted with the pride Mr Hess had for his home, with the "E J HESS" set in the hexagon tiles of the floor. This American Craftsman architecture gives a solid feel to this home, with period details expected with the era of the build. You will love the extra deep front porch! Beautiful oak Crown molding, hardwood floors throughout, with heart pine floors on the staircase and upstairs rooms. Natural oak woodwork with no ornamentation, just the beauty of the grain, smooth, solid oak doors and pocket doors, built-ins, including a large dining room sideboard and china hutches, plate rail, room dividers of square columns and leaded, glassed front door cabinets, French doors for entry to original hexagon tiled heated sun room, large built in linen closet and drawers on 2nd floor,and a working brick fireplace. The galley kitchen does have room for a table and chairs overlooking the backyard with it's old growth Peonies, for the gardeners! The kitchen also has 2 pantry cabinets and a stackable washer/dryer for your convenience. The dining room has the original built in with plenty of storage available to you in the leaded, glass door cabinets, the smaller more ornate cabinet and don't forget the plate rack surrounding the room! And a big window for sunshine and views! This house is unusual with 2 FULL baths, big bedrooms with heart pine floors, large closets-one you can walk in!! And who wouldn't like a storage room upstairs? You could even turn this into small private office or clothes closet! This is a home that was built with ideas, hope and prosperity-let your future be the next one to enjoy that!! (Furnace is 3 years old, new sewer line to street!) cash or conventional ONLY, no repairs or credits. This a home to appreciate and enjoy for years to come!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1915 | |
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| 12376238 | |
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Nearby Schools
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High School
Mendota Twp High School |
280 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 28 Aug, 2025 | Sold | $164,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Jul, 2025 | Under contract | $163,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 Jun, 2025 | Listed for sale | $163,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 2
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Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics
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| 60X152 | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2025 | $1,546 |
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