$450,000

303 Park Ave W Princeton, IL 61356

$5,344
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
4,024 sqft
0.9 acres
$112 / sqft
House

Property details

About 303 Park Ave W

Own one of Princeton's most historic homes! This 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 4024 sq. ft. home is a gorgeous work of art! The foyer features an ornate stairway with a wooden church bench at the bottom. Original hardwood floors run throughout most of the home. Double doors from the foyer lead into the parlor. This room is centered around a decorative fireplace with a marble mantel. A unique "box bay" window has lattice woodwork and its own pocket doors. The floor is inlaid with a "border and field" wooden parquet border. Another set of pocket doors lead to the sitting room. This room has a beautiful bay window, a stained glass window hanging, 7 layer crown molding, and more pocket doors with etched glass. The baby grand piano is right at home in front of the bay window and will stay with the property. The dining room has French doors with etched glass and chair rail with wood wainscoting. The dining table will seat plenty of guests in this 28 ft. long room! The living room is an inviting place to relax after dinner. A beamed ceiling, built in bookcases, window seats and a gas fireplace make this a warm and welcoming retreat. Like to cook? This may be the kitchen of your dreams. SS appliances (including new "smart frig"), granite counter tops, soft close cherry cabinets and a high end stove complete with "pot filler" faucet are all here. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room are all located upstairs. The basement is huge and provides plenty of storage. The detached, two-story garage has radiant in-floor heat and 3 parking bays. In addition, the main floor houses a hobby room, 4 season room plumbed for a hot tub and another room plumbed for a bath. The second floor has been totally renovated into a loft apartment! There is a full kitchen, laundry, and beautiful bath with accessible shower--a perfect in-law suite or guest house! Two platform lifts have been installed. One is inside the garage to service the apartment and the other is outside the main home to provide access to one of the back doors. Approximately 5 additional acres is also available for sale. This is only the second time this property has been offered on the open market. Homes like this are a rare treasure! Take the virtual tour included with this listing!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,024 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.92 Acres
Year built1876
MLS #12110542
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceGas Log, Gas Starter

Virtual tour

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12110542
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC
  • Office Phone: (815) 875-1221
  • Office Email: landmark1221@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Kaye Pearson

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 10, 2009
Home Sold
$504,500

Tax history

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History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Lincoln Elementary School

Public District 3-4

0.5 mi

501 S Euclid Ave

4

Putnam County Elementary School

Public District 3-5

10.5 mi

326 S 5th St

3

Bureau Valley North

Public District PK-5

14.3 mi

323 S Main 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 $74,298. Residents of Princeton, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
26%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ArbysArbys
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • BuickBuick
  • GMCGMC

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
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About 303 Park Ave W

This home is located at 303 Park Ave W in Princeton, IL and zip code 61356. This 4,024 square foot home, which was built in 1876, sits on a 0.92 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $450,000.

While more than 0 listings in Princeton, IL in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. In February 2025 in Princeton, IL there were 4.8% less homes for sale than in January. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $185,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 54 days.

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

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