TRIPLE PLAY…Rarely do you find a three bedroom, three bath Cape Cod cottage on the doorstep of Eastern Illinois University! Morning sunlight streams through the charming bay window in the spacious living room. A built-in china cupboard and plate rail give a nostalgic vibe in the delightful dining room. The efficient Pullman-style kitchen features tons of cabinets and counter space and a bright and sunny breakfast nook! Two of the bedrooms include their own private bathrooms while a third bath is a few steps from the third bedroom. The large unfinished basement is great for storage, homework projects or just hanging out! The detached two car garage offers more than just a place to park cars. Complete homework projects, play games, store tools, bikes and kayaks in this flexible space. Just a short walk to class, this home hits it out of the park! Tour it today! Note: living room fireplace has been walled over.
Property Details
Price:
$129,900
MLS #:
6258423
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Elsmere Add/Charleston
Listed Date:
May 6, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
1,252
Lot Size:
10,019 sqft / 0.23 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
School District:
Charleston Dist. 1
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1252
Appliances
Built In, Cooktop, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Unfinished Area
802
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Attic, Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Workshop
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Open
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Stories
1
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$1,766
Map
Community
- Address1518 2nd Street Charleston IL
- SubdivisionElsmere Add/Charleston
- CityCharleston
- CountyColes
- Zip Code61920
Subdivisions in Charleston
- Arrowhead Ridge Sub
- Arthur Jobes 2nd Add
- Assrs Sub
- Bagleys Add
- Brittany Ridge
- County Clerk’s Surv # One 1
- Davis Heights
- Deer Run Sub
- Eastgate Sub
- Elmer Rogers Sub
- Fields Sub Ph I
- Forest Hills
- Forest Hills Ph 02
- Greyhawk Sub
- Henley Anderson 1st Add
- Henley Anderson 2nd Add
- Heritage Woods Sub
- Jacob Anderson 2nd Add
- Lincoln Heights
- Meadow Lake Sub
- Midwest Park Sub
- Normal Park Place
- Northwest Bus Center Comm Sub
- Parkview Addition
- Quail Run Sub
- Ricketts & Woods Add
- Sallees 2nd Add
- Stonegate
- Stoner Estates
- Sunnydale Estate
- Tealwood Cove
- University Heights Sub
- Westchester Place
- Westgate Sub
- Wilson & Robinsons Add
- Woodberry Ridge Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Charleston as of May 07, 2026
55
Single Family Listed
71
Avg DOM
$234,607
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Elsmere Add/Charleston subdivision, 1518 2nd Street Charleston IL is a Single Family for sale in Charleston, IL, 61920. It is listed for $129,900 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The average listing price for Single Family in Charleston is $234,607.
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