Move-In Ready 5-Bedroom Home Near Eastern Illinois University!
Why rent when you can own this beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering incredible space, versatility, and value? Whether you’re searching for a spacious primary residence, housing for EIU students, or a turnkey investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior that’s truly move-in ready. The flexible floor plan even offers the potential to create a duplex or private in-law suite, making it an excellent option for multi-generational living or additional rental income.
Step outside to enjoy the private fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, pets, or relaxing outdoors—and a detached 2-car garage for added storage and convenience.
Appliances Included: Gas stove, electric stove, two refrigerators, dishwasher, garbage disposal, along with a very nice washer and dryer set. Select furniture will also remain with the home, making your move even easier.
Recent Updates Include:
New HVAC (2022)
New water heater (2022)
Bathrooms remodeled (2022)
All new plumbing (2022)
New electrical (2022)
New kitchen cabinets with Quartz countertops and flooring (2022)
Kitchen ceiling replaced with beautiful tongue-and-groove wood (2022)
New soffits (2025)
Garbage disposal replaced (2026)
Located just minutes from EIU, this home offers the perfect combination of location, modern updates, and future potential. Why continue paying rent when you can start building equity? Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this exceptional property has to offer before it’s gone!
Why rent when you can own this beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering incredible space, versatility, and value? Whether you’re searching for a spacious primary residence, housing for EIU students, or a turnkey investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior that’s truly move-in ready. The flexible floor plan even offers the potential to create a duplex or private in-law suite, making it an excellent option for multi-generational living or additional rental income.
Step outside to enjoy the private fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, pets, or relaxing outdoors—and a detached 2-car garage for added storage and convenience.
Appliances Included: Gas stove, electric stove, two refrigerators, dishwasher, garbage disposal, along with a very nice washer and dryer set. Select furniture will also remain with the home, making your move even easier.
Recent Updates Include:
New HVAC (2022)
New water heater (2022)
Bathrooms remodeled (2022)
All new plumbing (2022)
New electrical (2022)
New kitchen cabinets with Quartz countertops and flooring (2022)
Kitchen ceiling replaced with beautiful tongue-and-groove wood (2022)
New soffits (2025)
Garbage disposal replaced (2026)
Located just minutes from EIU, this home offers the perfect combination of location, modern updates, and future potential. Why continue paying rent when you can start building equity? Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this exceptional property has to offer before it’s gone!
Property Details
Price:
$159,900
MLS #:
6259441
Status:
Pending
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Elsmere
Listed Date:
Aug 1, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,000
Lot Size:
6,534 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1911
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Schools
School District:
Charleston Dist. 1
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2000
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
In Law Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Plaster
Exterior Features
Deck
Garage Spaces
5
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Deck
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Security Features
Smoke Detectors
Stories
2
Window Features
Replacement Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$1,552
Map
Community
- Address1532 2nd Street Charleston IL
- SubdivisionElsmere
- 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 Aug 04, 2026
56
Single Family Listed
55
Avg DOM
$231,771
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Elsmere subdivision, 1532 2nd Street Charleston IL is a Single Family for sale in Charleston, IL, 61920. It is listed for $159,900 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1911. The average listing price for Single Family in Charleston is $231,771.
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