5 days on Rocket
$653 Closing Credit¹
#EB458181, Angela Evans, Listing office: HOME SWEET HOME REAL ESTATE
$52,000 List price
1608 N State St Marion, IL 62959
$618
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,121 sqft
0.5 acres
$46 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1608 N State St
Investor Special! This charming brick home offers incredible potential in a prime location on State St in Marion, next to a local school. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the property sits on a spacious 0.53 acre lot, providing plenty of room for future improvements. There is a large storage room that could be converted to a 3rd bedroom as well. The most original part of this home is a 600sqft 1964 manufactured home, that has been encased in brick and since added on to. This home will require a cash sale, and needs the right buyer willing to fix it up as an excellent long-term rental This home was recently appraised significantly over list price. We are pricing low for a quick sale, make an offer!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,121 sqft
Lot size0.53 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener
MLS #QC4262195
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Shed(s)
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $52,000
- Price/SqFt: $46
- Annual Tax Amount: $976
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Take IL 13 headed east. Turn left onto State St, Property will be on your left
- Year Built: 1964
- Living Area: 1,121 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.53 Acres
- MLS Number: QC4262195
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: House 2 Home Realty Marion
- Listing Agent: Alec Childers
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Price information
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,960 | $976 |
| 2022 | $25,510 | $960 |
| 2021 | $24,590 | $940 |
| 2020 | $23,230 | $1,303 |
| 2019 | $23,230 | $1,228 |
| 2018 | $23,230 | $1,307 |
| 2017 | $23,230 | $1,284 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•400 Morningside Dr
5
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•700 E Boulevard St
8
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•420 E Main 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 $66,333. Residents of Marion, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
College Football
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Old Navy
Best Buy
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Ram
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Contemporary Christian
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1608 N State St
The listing price of 1608 N State St property is $52,000.
The property 1608 N State St is a house located in Marion, Illinois, 62959.
Active Listing: 1608 N State St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1608 N State St are: Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Marion Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Herrin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Marion High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Johnston City High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crab Orchard High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $976 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1608 N State St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1608 N State St is 1,121 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1608 N State St is 1964.
This home is located at 1608 N State St in Marion, IL and zip code 62959. This 1,121 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.53 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $52,000.
Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Marion, IL. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Marion, IL increased by 1.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $187,000 and the average listing age was 30 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.