Timeless details. Unlimited potential.
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare opportunity to bring new life to a property full of character and original detail. From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch sets the tone—perfect for morning coffee or winding down in the evening.
Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and distinctive architectural features that reflect the home’s history. Built-in shelving, decorative columns, and detailed trim work create a strong foundation for someone with vision to restore and personalize. The layout offers spacious living and dining areas, along with a functional kitchen ready for updates.
Upstairs and throughout the home, the bedrooms provide comfortable space with natural light, while the two full bathrooms offer convenience for everyday living.
Whether you’re looking for a renovation project, investment opportunity, or a place to create something truly your own, this home presents incredible potential. With the right updates, it could be transformed into a standout property!
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare opportunity to bring new life to a property full of character and original detail. From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch sets the tone—perfect for morning coffee or winding down in the evening.
Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and distinctive architectural features that reflect the home’s history. Built-in shelving, decorative columns, and detailed trim work create a strong foundation for someone with vision to restore and personalize. The layout offers spacious living and dining areas, along with a functional kitchen ready for updates.
Upstairs and throughout the home, the bedrooms provide comfortable space with natural light, while the two full bathrooms offer convenience for everyday living.
Whether you’re looking for a renovation project, investment opportunity, or a place to create something truly your own, this home presents incredible potential. With the right updates, it could be transformed into a standout property!
Property Details
Price:
$72,000
MLS #:
6257653
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Listed Date:
Mar 28, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
1,575
Lot Size:
6,534 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1915
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Schools
School District:
Charleston Dist. 1
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1575
Appliances
Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Unfinished Area
807
Cooling
None
Heating
Hot Water
Interior Features
Breakfast Area
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Deck
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Deck
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Stories
2
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$1,886
Map
Community
- Address305 Polk Avenue Charleston IL
- CityCharleston
- CountyColes
- Zip Code61920
Subdivisions in Charleston
- Allen Coles Sub
- Arbors
- Arrowhead Ridge Sub
- Arthur Richardsons Sub
- Assrs Sub
- Bagleys Add
- Brittany Ridge
- Charleston
- Davis Heights Add/Charleston
- Deer Run Sub
- Eastgate Sub
- Fairgrange
- Fairlane Drive Sub
- Fields Ph 04
- Forest Hills
- G M Horenes Sub
- Heritage Woods 06
- Heritage Woods Sub
- Hidden Oaks
- Isaac Vails Add
- Jacob Anderson 2nd Add
- Lincoln Wood Sub
- Meadow Lake Sub
- Meadowview Circle Sub
- Michael Owens Add/Charleston
- Midwest Park Sub
- Northwest Bus Center Comm Sub
- Ogdens Resub
- Oliver Sallees Add 1st Add
- Parkview Add
- Parkview Addition
- R S Hodgens 2nd Add
- Reserves At Forest Hills The
- Sallees 2nd Add
- Stoner Estates 1st Add
- Sunnydale Estate
- The Fields
- Tull Sub
- University Heights Sub
- Walter Reasor’s Surv
- Westgate Sub
- Woodberry Ridge Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Charleston as of Oct 23, 2026
52
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
$218,358
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 305 Polk Avenue Charleston IL is a Single Family for sale in Charleston, IL, 61920. It is listed for $72,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1915. The average listing price for Single Family in Charleston is $218,358.
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