$89,000

704 S 24th St Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$1,057
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,468 sqft
0.2 acres
$61 / sqft
House

Property details

About 704 S 24th St

The location is central to everywhere you need to be. Updates show throughout this home and elevate the style. New paint, carpeting, bathroom, Kitchen backsplash, electrical and more. You first enter a screened front porch before stepping inside. The large Living Room provides plenty of space to spread out. Still not enough room? Combine space with the Dining Room for special occasions and bringing guests together. Just off the Living Room is the primary bedroom with attached bath. A full set of updates were afforded to this room with vanity, tub, faucets, toilet, flooring, paint and fixtures. The Kitchen has new flooring and fixtures and the appliances will remain. Stepping downstairs you find a small kitchenette with sink, cabinet and cooktop. This leads into the laundry room and then into a super-sized 2nd bedroom. All new paint in the basement makes it fresh and appealing. The furnace is approximately 3 yrs old as well as the hot water heater. The roof is approximately 8 years old. The backyard continues all the way to the alley and is where you find the one-car garage. True character is added to the listing by the two custom birdbaths built by a previous owner who lived to be 105 years old.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,468 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDetached, Alley Access, Paved
MLS #EB457132
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Alley Access, Paved
  • Exterior: Patio, Screened Patio
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $89,000
  • Price/SqFt: $60
  • Annual Tax Amount: $742
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Broadway to 24th St, continue to home on L just after Logan St
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 1,468 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • MLS Number: EB457132
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: Cross Davidson Real Estate
  • Listing Agent: Brian Wood

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 31, 2013
Home Sold
$22,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$8,756$742
2022$7,681$711
2021$7,315$711
2020$6,836$713
2019$6,836$703
2018$6,836$790
2017$8,146$790

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center

Public District KG-3

0.8 mi

401 N 30th St

2

J L Buford Intermediate Education Center

Public District 4-5

0.8 mi

623 S 34th St

4

Spring Garden Elementary School

Public District PK-4

4.5 mi

14975 E Bakerville Rd

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 $34,029. Residents of Mount Vernon, IL typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

52%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • KmartKmart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 704 S 24th St

The listing price of 704 S 24th St property is $89,000.

The property 704 S 24th St is a house located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864.

Active Listing: 704 S 24th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 704 S 24th St are: Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), J L Buford Intermediate Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Spring Garden Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Zadok Casey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bethel Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Summersville Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mount Vernon Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Webber High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $742 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 31, 2013 for $22,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 704 S 24th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 704 S 24th St is 1,468 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 704 S 24th St is 1930.

This home is located at 704 S 24th St in Mount Vernon, IL and zip code 62864. This 1,468 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $89,000.

Mount Vernon, IL housing market in April 2025 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 3 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Mount Vernon, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.9%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $135,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 35 days.

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

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