$169,900
- 2
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 1,192
- sqft
- 1952
- year built
- 2
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 1,192
- sqft
- 1952
- year built
- Status:
- Contingent
- MLS #:
- 12779603
- Listed By:
- Katie Ruthstrom - KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
- Office Phone:
- (217) 356-6100
- Agent Email:
- katie@katieruthstrom.com
Sponsoring Broker: Diane Glass, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Move to Philo and live your best small town life! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offers nearly 1200 square feet and all major mechanicals replaced within the past 5 years. Enjoy an inviting kitchen, comfortable living room with hardwood flooring, and a dedicated laundry room. A connecting enclosed porch provides convenient access to both the backyard and two-car garage. A walk-up attic, accessible from both the home and garage, offers the possibility of additional storage. Outside, a generous front yard and fenced backyard provide room to garden, entertain, or unwind. Updates include a bathroom remodel and new furnace, air conditioning and water heater in 2021, followed by new siding, roof, gutters, and fencing in 2024. The bedroom carpeting could use a refresh, offering an opportunity to add your own finishing touch. You're just a golf cart ride from downtown favorites, including Fish Fridays at Philo Tavern and Krossing Korner Boutique, and only one block from St. Thomas Catholic School. With the heart of Champaign Urbana approximately 10 miles away and Unity Schools within a 10-minute drive, you can enjoy small town living with convenient access to nearby amenities. The home and septic system have been pre-inspected, with many repairs already completed by the seller.
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- Bedrooms
- 2
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- Bathrooms
- 1
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- Year Built
- 1952
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- Architectural Style
- Ranch
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- Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding
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- Garage Spaces
- 2.0
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- Parking Features
- Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
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- Living Area
- 1192.0
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- Appliances
- Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
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- Flooring
- Hardwood
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- Patio And Porch
- Porch
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- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
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- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
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- Basement
- Crawl Space, Sump Pump
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- Utilities
- Cable Available
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- Water
- Public
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- Area
- Southern Champaign County / Douglas County
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- County
- Champaign
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- City
- Philo
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- Neighborhood
- Hale's
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- Zip Code
- 61864
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- High School
- Unity High School
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- Middle School
- Unity Junior High School
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- Elementary School
- Unity East Elementary School
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Nearby Schools
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99out of 100
Public School for 205 E Jefferson St, Philo, IL 61864
Grades: High
Distance: 5.0 mi
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64out of 100
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50out of 100
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Price History
| 10/07/2026 | Listed | $169,900 |
| Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) #12779603 | ||
| 01/22/1999 | Sold | $85,000 |
| Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) #09441702 | ||
| 12/22/1998 | Listed | $85,000 |
| Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) #09441702 | ||
Source: MLS Data
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| 06/12/2009 | Unknown | $80,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $169,900 with 1,192 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $143 per square foot.
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205 E Jefferson St was listed on October 07, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 31 days.
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This home was built in 1952, making it approximately 74 years old.
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- Elementary: Unity East Elementary School
- Middle: Unity Junior High School
- High: Unity High School
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Last Updated: November 07, 2026 at 02:45PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12779603
