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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$164,000
$163,000

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MLS® 12376238

Overview

Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 1748 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $1,546
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1915
Avg. Price Per Sqft $93
MLS® Number 12376238

Property Address: 1007 Illinois Ave, Mendota, IL, 61342-1643

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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!
MLS® Number12376238
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1915
BasementUnfinished, Full
DrivewayOn Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Garage Spaces
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

Extras

Rooms

Kitchen:Main FloorNot available
Master Bedroom:Main FloorNot available
Dining Room:Main FloorNot available
Other:Main FloorNot available
Living Room:Main FloorNot available
Bedroom 3:Second FloorNot available
Bedroom 2:Second FloorNot available

Price History

Jul 11, 2025End Date
$164,000Sold Price

Sold

Jun 3, 2025List Date
$163,000List Price

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