$819 Closing Credit¹
#CA1034453, Seth Goodman, Listing Office: ME Realty
$69,900 List price
617 Short 8th St Lincoln, IL 62656
$830
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,080 sqft
$65 / sqft
House
Property details
About 617 Short 8th St
Situated on a corner lot is where you will find this comfortable three bedroom vinyl sided home in need of a little tender loving care! The interior boasts a generously sized front facing living room with hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchen (has been gutted), three comfortably sized bedrooms, and a full hall bath with a conveniently situated hall vanity. Property also features a partial basement, rear patio area, 2+ car detached garage with an attached storage/work room area, and a rear storage shed. Currently there is NO water heater or toilet -- living room electrical needs to be finished. Complete these items along with some drywall repairs, trim work, flooring, and a few other cosmetic items and you (and yours) will have a choice place to call home for years to come! ** Cash or conventional financing only, please. **
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,080 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1948
ParkingDetached
MLS #CA1033032
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: None
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached
- Exterior: Shed(s)
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $69,900
- Price/SqFt: $64
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,632
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Property is located at 617 Short 8th Street, Lincoln.
- Year Built: 1948
- Living Area: 1,080 SqFt
- MLS Number: CA1033032
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: ME Realty
- Listing Agent: Seth Goodman
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2019 | Home Sold | $65,000 |
| May 05, 2016 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,510 | $1,632 |
| 2022 | $21,920 | $1,548 |
| 2021 | $21,110 | $1,477 |
| 2020 | $21,110 | $1,435 |
| 2019 | $20,700 | $1,375 |
| 2018 | $19,910 | $1,367 |
| 2017 | $19,910 | $747 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Northwest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•506 11th St
8
Central Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•100 7th St
7
Washington-Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1002 Pekin 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 $45,046. Residents of Lincoln, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
37%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Dollar General
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Ram
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country- Classic Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 617 Short 8th St
The listing price of 617 Short 8th St property is $69,900.
The property 617 Short 8th St is a house located in Lincoln, Illinois, 62656.
Active Listing: 617 Short 8th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 617 Short 8th St are: Northwest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Washington-Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lincoln Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hartsburg-Emden Jr.-Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount Pulaski High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,632 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 3, 2019 for $65,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 617 Short 8th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 617 Short 8th St is 1,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 617 Short 8th St is 1948.
This home is located at 617 Short 8th St in Lincoln, IL and zip code 62656. This 1,080 square foot home was built in 1948. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $69,900.
In April 2025 more than 6 listings in Lincoln, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lincoln, IL between March and April 2025 decreased by 9.5%. Listings spent 53 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $128,633 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.