$1,364 Closing Credit¹
#12297753, Kathleen Bak, Listing Office: Gates and Gables Realty
$158,000 List price
1579 Charleston Rd Salem, IL 62881
$1,876
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,262 sqft
1.0 acres
$125 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1579 Charleston Rd
Sprawling 1 acre homesite just on the outskirts of town! Plenty of shade trees and privacy for the country feel but the convenience of a great location. Custom Bedford stone home with open concept kitchen and dining open to the large living room that has a nice stone fireplace with gas insert. Handy workaround kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space, kitchen appliances included! Extra storage in the 28’ garage. Laundry room with half bath and deep laundry sink. Main bathroom has nice updated double-sink vanity. Just in 2025 all new drain lines have been installed under home including main bathroom and laundry room. New vent lines in attic and new vent for washer and laundry sink. More storage in the 2 outdoor sheds – one has electricity and window unit. Covered front porch or side courtyard provide great outdoor sitting areas. Plenty of charm inside and out!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Central
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending Continue to Show)
(Pending Continue to Show)
Size1,262 sqft
Lot size1 Acres
Year built1961
ParkingAttached
MLS #EB457297
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached
- Exterior: Shed(s)
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Central
- List Price: $158,000
- Price/SqFt: $125
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,210
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Sloped
- Directions: From East Main Street, turn North on Shelby Street, continue North as it becomes Charleston Road, lasthouse on left before Cottonwood Drive.
- Year Built: 1961
- Living Area: 1,262 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1 Acres
- MLS Number: EB457297
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: SOMER REAL ESTATE
- Listing Agent: Penelope Crain
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2023 | Home Sold | $140,000 |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Home Sold | $48,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,240 | $1,210 |
| 2022 | $22,030 | $1,134 |
| 2021 | $20,590 | $1,083 |
| 2020 | $20,430 | $1,065 |
| 2019 | $19,680 | $1,034 |
| 2018 | $19,680 | $1,042 |
| 2017 | $19,290 | $10 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Hawthorn Elementary School
Public District KG-3
1.3 mi
•1300 Bobcat Cir
3
Sandoval Elementary School
Public District PK-6
10.0 mi
•300 E Perry Ave
3
South Central Elementary-Kinmundy
Public District PK-5
10.4 mi
•810 E 1st St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,659. The most common annual income of people living in Salem, IL is less than $<35k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
32%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies- Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1579 Charleston Rd
The listing price of 1579 Charleston Rd property is $158,000.
The property 1579 Charleston Rd is a house located in Salem, Illinois, 62881.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1579 Charleston Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1579 Charleston Rd are: Hawthorn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sandoval Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Central Elementary-Kinmundy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Franklin Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Selmaville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Odin Attendance Center K-8 (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Salem Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Odin Attendance Center 9-12 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sandoval Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,210 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 6, 2023 for $140,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1579 Charleston Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1579 Charleston Rd is 1,262 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1579 Charleston Rd is 1961.
This home is located at 1579 Charleston Rd in Salem, IL and zip code 62881. This 1,262 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 1.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $158,000.
While more than 3 listings in Salem, IL in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 7 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Salem, IL between March and April 2025 decreased by 15.7%. Listings spent 68 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $142,415 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.