$159,000

206 Optimist Dr Belleville, IL 62220

$1,888
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,040 sqft
0.3 acres
$153 / sqft
House

Property details

About 206 Optimist Dr

Remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch with a 1 car attached garage. Updated kitchen including cabinets, counter tops and flooring. Some other the many updates include HVAC, Shingles, gutter, interior doors, baseboards, fresh paint, flooring, lighting attic insulation and bath. Large back yard.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,040 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1958
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #25015198
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Other, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Kitchen/Dining Room Combo
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • List Price: $159,000
  • Price/SqFt: $152
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,428
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Living Area: 1,040 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25015198
  • MLS Name: MARIS2
  • Office Name: Johnston Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (618) 233-8802

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single story home with brick siding, an attached garage, a front yard, and driveway

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206 Optimist Dr

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 25, 2024
Home Sold
$57,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$30,793$2,428
2022$28,045$-
2021$26,894$2,242
2020$25,045$2,170
2018$22,423$1,915
2017$16,320$1,392

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.6 mi

700 W Cleveland Ave

8

Henry Raab Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.8 mi

1120 Union Ave

6

Franklin Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.4 mi

301 N 2nd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,917. Most Belleville, IL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ArbysArbys
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • LexusLexus
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 206 Optimist Dr

The listing price of 206 Optimist Dr property is $159,000.

The property 206 Optimist Dr is a house located in Belleville, Illinois, 62220.

Accepting Backup Offers: 206 Optimist Dr 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 206 Optimist Dr are: Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Henry Raab Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Central Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High Mount Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Belleville High School-West (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Belleville High School-East (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Freeburg Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,428 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 25, 2024 for $57,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 206 Optimist Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 206 Optimist Dr is 1,040 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 206 Optimist Dr is 1958.

This home is located at 206 Optimist Dr in Belleville, IL and zip code 62220. This 1,040 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $159,000.

Over 54 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Belleville, IL. In the same period over 35 listings were sold below the listed price and 33 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Belleville, IL increased by 6.3% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 47 days, the median list price was $194,001.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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