Is parking easy in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say parking is easy

Is Princeton, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Princeton, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Is Princeton, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Princeton, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Princeton, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Princeton, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Princeton, IL?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say there's wildlife

Is Princeton, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 218 E Central Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL is $136,700 .

What is the price history for 218 E Central Ave?

218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL last sold for $38,000 in August 2007.

Is Princeton a buyer's or seller's market?

Princeton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Princeton?

Residents describe Princeton, IL as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Princeton, IL .

How big is the lot at 218 E Central Ave?

The lot at 218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$136,700

Trulia Estimate

Studio

218 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356

Est. Refi. Payment $1,083/mo*

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 17, 2007 for $38,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$137K

Since last month

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$10K (+7.5%)

Since last sale

$98K (+258.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +194% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$136K
September 2026	$139K
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$138K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$135K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$126K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$125K
June 2025	$125K
May 2025	$124K
April 2025	$123K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$122K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$120K
November 2024	$120K
October 2024	$120K
September 2024	$118K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$117K
June 2024	$117K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$115K
February 2024	$105K
2023
December 2023	$108K
November 2023	$104K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$114K
May 2023	$101K
April 2023	$98K
February 2023	$98K
January 2023	$103K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$112K
October 2022	$119K
September 2022	$122K
August 2022	$124K
July 2022	$128K
June 2022	$128K
May 2022	$125K
April 2022	$117K
March 2022	$107K
February 2022	$93K
January 2022	$91K
2021
December 2021	$99K
November 2021	$102K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$107K
July 2021	$104K
June 2021	$90K
April 2021	$51K
March 2021	$49K
February 2021	$49K
January 2021	$49K
2020
December 2020	$48K
November 2020	$48K
October 2020	$49K
September 2020	$54K
August 2020	$49K
July 2020	$49K
June 2020	$50K
May 2020	$50K
April 2020	$50K
March 2020	$52K
February 2020	$52K
January 2020	$52K
2019
December 2019	$50K
November 2019	$51K
October 2019	$51K
September 2019	$50K
August 2019	$49K
July 2019	$49K
June 2019	$48K
May 2019	$48K
April 2019	$48K
March 2019	$48K
February 2019	$48K
January 2019	$48K
2018
December 2018	$48K
November 2018	$48K
October 2018	$48K
September 2018	$48K
August 2018	$47K
July 2018	$47K
June 2018	$48K
May 2018	$47K
April 2018	$47K
March 2018	$48K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$47K
2017
December 2017	$47K
November 2017	$46K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$46K
August 2017	$47K
July 2017	$47K
June 2017	$46K
May 2017	$45K
April 2017	$46K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$42K
January 2017	$42K
2016
December 2016	$48K
November 2016	$46K
October 2016	$46K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
210 N Church St, Princeton, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$42,000	11/17/25	2	1.5	954
20 S Church St, Princeton, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/04/25	4	1.5	1,978
435 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$60,000	10/16/25		-	-
305 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/30/25	3	1.5	1,200
319 N Chestnut St, Princeton, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$65,000	02/06/26	2	1.5	921
15 S Vernon St, Princeton, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/19/25	3	1.5	1,586
526 N Chestnut St, Princeton, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$42,000	09/04/26	3	1.5	1,808
303 S Pleasant St, Princeton, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$108,000	06/26/26	3	1	1,275
555 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$40,000	07/15/26		-	-
525 E Marion St, Princeton, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$59,920	08/24/26	2	1	1,248

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
224 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356	0.01	$70,900	2	1	1,100	Off Market
212 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356	0.01	$96,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
12 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.01	$132,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
218 E Central St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.02	$155,600	3	2	1,569	Off Market
21 S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.03	$137,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
206 W Central St, Dover, IL 61323	0.03	$100,600	3	2	1,628	Off Market
11 S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.03	$163,800	2	2	-	Off Market
3 S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.03	$122,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
15 S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.03	$139,900	3	1.5	1,938	Off Market
223 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356	0.03	$156,800	2	1	1,426	Off Market
304 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$122,500	2	1	-	Off Market
11 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$140,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
203 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$152,900	4	1.5	1,376	Off Market
17 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$147,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
100 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$194,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
12 N Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.04	$136,400	3	2	1,191	Off Market
101 S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.05	$145,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
25 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.05	$161,400	3	2	1,220	Off Market
11 N Church St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.05	$213,500	3	2	2,172	Off Market
N Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356	0.05	$223,400	Studio	-	-	Off Market

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About this House

This single-family home is located at 218 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL. 218 E Central Ave is in Princeton, IL and in ZIP code 61356. This property has a lot size of 8184 sqft.

218 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356 is a studio single-family home. It last sold for $38,000 on Aug 17, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,700, with a rent estimate of $1,419/month.

Home Details for 218 E Central Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8184 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 17, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$38,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,451	$123,243

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Douglas Elementary School
PK-K
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214 Students
Princeton Esd 115 School District
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What Locals Say about Princeton

At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
84 % Say car is needed
83 % Say yards are well-kept
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say there are sidewalks
59 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there are community events
22 % Say there's wildlife
18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Frequently asked questions about 218 E Central Ave

What is 218 E Central Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL is $136,700.
What is the price history for 218 E Central Ave?
218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL last sold for $38,000 in August 2007.
Is Princeton a buyer's or seller's market?
Princeton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Princeton?
Residents describe Princeton, IL as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Princeton, IL.
How big is the lot at 218 E Central Ave?
The lot at 218 E Central Ave in Princeton, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).

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Princeton, IL 61356
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