305 S EAST ST, Carlinville, IL 62626
305 S EAST ST, Carlinville, IL 62626
305 S EAST ST, Carlinville, IL 62626
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Janet Arns

Janet Arns

+1(217) 617-0751
Listed by Joyce Clagg • Keller Williams Capital
$199,900
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,380 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,380 sqft

Price per Sqft $83

MLS Listing ID CA1043237

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1845

Annual Tax Amount $2,755

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 66 x 198

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source rmlsa

Property Description

COMING SOON Walk the Halls of History: The residence beings Illinois history comes to life. This stately Early Classic Revival home was once the residence of Governor John M. Palmer, a close confidant of Abraham Lincoln. Spanning 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths, this home preserves the grandeur of the 1800s while offering the seamless comforts of 2026. The main floor is a masterclass in period craftsmanship, boasting 10-foot ceilings, original functioning pocket doors, and an exquisite plaster ceiling medallion in the parlor. While the parlor fireplace serves as a stunning decorative centerpiece, the living room fireplace is fully functional, perfect for cozy evenings. Modern Sophistication & Updates: A comprehensive 2020 renovation ensures peace of mind for the modern homeowner: The Kitchen: Fully remodeled for the contemporary chef. Climate Control: A sophisticated dual-system featuring two central air units, a first-floor furnace for those chilly nights and an updated Weil-McLain boiler (2020) for cozy steam heat through home for the cold winter. Efficiency: All-new Low-E double-pane windows throughout and a newer water heater (2020). Laundry has been intelligently relocated to the second floor near the bedrooms. Outside, the private backyard is a sanctuary, fully enclosed by a premium cedar fence and featuring lush, thornless blackberry bushes. Located just steps from the vibrant downtown and the historic courthouse, A piece of history is waiting for you in this home.

Location

State IL

County Macoupin

Area Carlinville

Direction Route 108 in to Carlinville, turn South on East Street and home is on the left

Rooms

Basement Full, Unfinished

Kitchen Dining Formal, Island, Pantry

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Zoned, Other

Cooling Zoned, Central Air

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Living Room

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Replacement Windows

View true

Roof Type Shingle

Street Surface Paved

Building

Lot Description Level

Faces Route 108 in to Carlinville, turn South on East Street and home is on the left

Foundation Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone

Water Public, Public Sewer

Structure Type Frame,Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding

New Construction false

Schools

High Schools Carlinville District #1

Others

Tax ID 12-001-002-01

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Janet Arns

Janet Arns

+1(217) 617-0751

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