**TIMELESS FARMHOUSE CHARM MEETS MODERN LIVING!** This beautifully transformed 1927 farmhouse offers the character and charm of its original era with all the amenities and conveniences of a modern home. Situated on 1.38 acres just outside the city limits, this exceptional property provides privacy, space, and a lower property tax rate while remaining just minutes from everything you need. Featuring **4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths**, this home offers large rooms, generous closets, and an outstanding floor plan. The kitchen and primary suite have been thoughtfully updated, with major remodeling completed in **2020 and 2023**. The stunning kitchen features beautiful granite countertops, an oversized island, quality finishes, and plenty of space for cooking, entertaining, and gathering. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the open-concept family room and breakfast nook, creating the perfect everyday living space. Just outside, a fantastic **west-facing raised deck** provides the ideal spot to relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets. On the east side of the home, you’ll find a formal dining room, formal living room, a charming **four-seasons sunroom**, and a full bath with laundry conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs are **three additional large bedrooms** and another full bath, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. When it comes to outdoor living, you’ll have plenty of options! Enjoy your morning coffee on the **huge covered front porch**, entertain or unwind on the west-facing deck, or head to the **raised deck in the fenced backyard** overlooking the swimming pool. Whether you’re entertaining friends, enjoying the pool, or simply soaking up the peace and privacy of your surroundings, this property offers an outdoor space for every occasion. For the hobbyist, car enthusiast, or anyone needing serious workspace, the property features **two oversized attached garages**, both heated, with one also equipped with air conditioning. The shop area includes **hot and cold running water**, making it an ideal year-round space for projects, hobbies, storage, or working on vehicles and equipment.
This is a rare opportunity to own a character-filled historic farmhouse that has been thoughtfully transformed for today’s lifestyle. **1.38 acres, incredible outdoor living, modern updates, spacious rooms, a pool, and exceptional garage/shop spaceāall just outside the city limits.**
**Don’t miss this one! Call today to schedule your private showing and experience everything this special property has to offer.**
This is a rare opportunity to own a character-filled historic farmhouse that has been thoughtfully transformed for today’s lifestyle. **1.38 acres, incredible outdoor living, modern updates, spacious rooms, a pool, and exceptional garage/shop spaceāall just outside the city limits.**
**Don’t miss this one! Call today to schedule your private showing and experience everything this special property has to offer.**
Property Details
Price:
$379,000
MLS #:
6260799
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Drake Family Sub
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,882
Lot Size:
60,113 sqft / 1.38 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1927
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Schools
School District:
Charleston Dist. 1
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2882
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Unfinished Area
900
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless, Attic Fan
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Ductless, Forced Air, Gas, Wood
Interior Features
Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling Wainscoting, Walk In Closets, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Deck, Fence, Pool, Workshop
Fencing
Yard Fenced
Garage Spaces
4
Lot Features
Wooded
Parking Features
Attached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Open, Patio, Deck
Roof
Asphalt, Fiberglass, Other, Rubber
Security Features
Closed Circuit Cameras
Stories
2
Window Features
Replacement Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,765
Map
Community
- Address2045 Mckinley Avenue Charleston IL
- SubdivisionDrake Family Sub
- 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 Sep 11, 2026
63
Single Family Listed
54
Avg DOM
$222,138
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Drake Family Sub subdivision, 2045 Mckinley Avenue Charleston IL is a Single Family for sale in Charleston, IL, 61920. It is listed for $379,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1927. The average listing price for Single Family in Charleston is $222,138.
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