Is parking easy in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Does Charleston, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Charleston, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say kids play outside

Does Charleston, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Charleston, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say it's quiet

Are yards well-kept in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Charleston, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Charleston, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 37% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Charleston, IL?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say there are community events

What is 28 3rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL is $87,500 .

What is the price history for 28 3rd St?

28 3rd St in Charleston, IL last sold for $55,000 in July 2014.

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

Charleston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Charleston?

The median sale price in Charleston is $157K. That is up $25.08K from the prior month.

Does 28 3rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL has air conditioning.

Does 28 3rd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$87,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,134 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

28 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2014 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$87.5K

Since last month

$700 (+0.8%)

Since last year

$3K (-3.7%)

Since last sale

$33K (+59.1%)

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 +48% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$88K
August 2026	$87K
July 2026	$87K
June 2026	$88K
May 2026	$86K
April 2026	$85K
March 2026	$85K
February 2026	$82K
January 2026	$78K
2025
December 2025	$84K
November 2025	$91K
October 2025	$91K
September 2025	$91K
August 2025	$91K
July 2025	$89K
June 2025	$87K
May 2025	$83K
April 2025	$82K
March 2025	$84K
February 2025	$84K
January 2025	$83K
2024
December 2024	$80K
November 2024	$87K
October 2024	$82K
September 2024	$80K
August 2024	$82K
July 2024	$81K
June 2024	$84K
May 2024	$81K
April 2024	$80K
March 2024	$76K
February 2024	$74K
January 2024	$73K
2023
December 2023	$73K
November 2023	$76K
October 2023	$75K
September 2023	$75K
August 2023	$77K
July 2023	$75K
June 2023	$75K
May 2023	$70K
April 2023	$67K
March 2023	$66K
February 2023	$64K
January 2023	$66K
2022
December 2022	$66K
November 2022	$68K
October 2022	$66K
September 2022	$66K
August 2022	$67K
July 2022	$68K
June 2022	$68K
May 2022	$66K
April 2022	$64K
March 2022	$63K
February 2022	$62K
January 2022	$63K
2021
December 2021	$63K
November 2021	$63K
October 2021	$64K
September 2021	$66K
August 2021	$65K
July 2021	$64K
June 2021	$60K
May 2021	$55K
April 2021	$55K
March 2021	$51K
February 2021	$50K
January 2021	$51K
2020
December 2020	$49K
November 2020	$49K
October 2020	$47K
September 2020	$47K
August 2020	$49K
July 2020	$50K
June 2020	$49K
May 2020	$50K
April 2020	$51K
March 2020	$51K
February 2020	$51K
January 2020	$52K
2019
December 2019	$51K
November 2019	$51K
October 2019	$52K
September 2019	$51K
August 2019	$53K
July 2019	$53K
June 2019	$55K
May 2019	$54K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$54K
February 2019	$53K
January 2019	$53K
2018
December 2018	$53K
November 2018	$53K
October 2018	$51K
September 2018	$50K
August 2018	$51K
July 2018	$51K
June 2018	$51K
May 2018	$51K
April 2018	$51K
March 2018	$52K
February 2018	$51K
January 2018	$51K
2017
December 2017	$51K
November 2017	$49K
October 2017	$51K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$60K
June 2017	$60K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$60K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$59K

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
12 Railroad Ave, Charleston, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$63,000	04/02/26	3	1	860
14 Washington Ave, Charleston, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$90,000	09/29/25	3	1	1,190
123 W Jackson Ave, Charleston, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$82,500	01/08/26	3	1	1,041
213 4th St, Charleston, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$135,000	06/22/26	3	1	1,328
102 4th St, Charleston, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$23,000	08/11/26	2	1	998
314 Adams Ave, Charleston, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/28/26	2	1.5	1,476
111 Jackson Ave, Charleston, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$98,000	07/31/26	2	1	1,343
344 B St, Charleston, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$37,000	12/23/25	2	1	714
636 A St, Charleston, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$127,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,176
310 N 6th St, Charleston, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$21,500	12/10/25	2	1	888

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
116 N 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.07	$103,000	3	1	1,184	Off Market
16 Washington Ave, Charleston, IL 61920	0.08	$63,300	1	1	688	Off Market
14 Washington Ave, Charleston, IL 61920	0.09	$96,700	3	1	1,190	Off Market
12 Railroad Ave, Charleston, IL 61920	0.10	$63,000	3	1	860	Recently Sold
8 Washington Ave, Charleston, IL 61920	0.10	$106,400	2	1	1,330	Off Market
102 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.07	$23,000	2	1	998	Recently Sold
314 Adams Ave, Charleston, IL 61920	0.09	$50,000	2	1.5	1,476	Recently Sold
120 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.09	$26,500	2	1	1,008	Off Market
222 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.11	-	2	1	938	Off Market
17 W State St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.13	$70,000	2	1	1,232	For Sale
227 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920	0.12	$55,000	4	2	-	Recently Sold
211 E 4th St, Arcola, IL 61910	0.13	$222,300	3	2	2,001	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1881

0.26 acre lot

1,134 sqft

$77/sqft

Garage

About this House

Move In Ready Bungalow......This will be the perfect home once you step into the front door. Inside you will find a well-kept 3 bedroom home. Complete with a spacious kitchen, large utility room and a partially covered back deck. The one car garage boasts a workshop and fenced in yard, all sitting on two lots in Charleston.

28 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,134 sqft single-family home built in 1881. It last sold for $55,000 on Jul 25, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $87,500, with a rent estimate of $1,395/month.

Home Details for 28 3rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Disposal
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShinglePorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1881
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 25, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,731	$66,912

Additional Cost

Market trends in Charleston

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$157K

$25.08KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

10MoM

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What Locals Say about Charleston

At least 67 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say there are sidewalks
84 % Say it's dog friendly
76 % Say car is needed
73 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say it's quiet
65 % Say yards are well-kept
61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say there's wildlife
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Scott Stallings
Resident
1y ago
"Charleston is a safe place to live and raise a family. It has a small community feel but with more modern connections and convenience. If you are in school, Charelston is the home of EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, A fantastic School! Rent is high! Housing goes quick especially around the summer time.. People are very nice and approachable. All in all, I would recommend! "
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Celeste Z.
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5y ago
"The town is small overall so the commute to stores/EIU is not bad. There are taxis in town and buses available too. "
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Heather.phillips80
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6y ago
"❤️ I live the peace and quiet and small town love of Charleston IL. Proud to go to church and raise my kids here. "
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Heather.phillips80
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6y ago
"Charleston is a Family friendly sports supporting church based community with love in the center of everything. 😁🙏🏼"
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Andrew K.
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7y ago
"Bike races, festivals, and art/music events and shows. There are a ton of events involving the college that keeps the entire town running. There are college football and basketball games that are cheap also!"
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Deborah W.
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7y ago
"Taxis are in the area with a phone call. Many people have cars or walk because they are so close to stores. "
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Kdharris12
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7y ago
"Small farming town with a state college. Very quiet even with the college. Classic midwestern town. "
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Heather p.
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8y ago
"No dog park but there are lots of sidewalks to take dogs and bike trails and hiking trails by the lake."
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Heather p.
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8y ago
"Red white and blue days, small town feel in general, our church family is amazing!... community breakfasts and dinners, the town rallies for the schools and all sports activities... just a lot of love here."
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Leekzulu
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8y ago
"I lived here since 2013. It’s a great community. However just like every city and town there are better areas than others. If you like small town living this is a good place to live. "
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Kathleen O.
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8y ago
"We’ve lived here for a year. People are nice and friendly. Love the small town atmosphere. My son attends Eastern Illinois University"
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Allana R.
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8y ago
"I’ve lived in Charleston my entire life. It’s always been a good place to live. Everyone is always so friendly. It’s great community to raise a family. "
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Idfm96
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8y ago
"I have lived in the same house my entire life. I can ride my bike anywhere I need to go. The library is amazing for kids stuff. There are also multiple parks within walking distance."
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Colton199575
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8y ago
"it's okay I guess not many friendly people and there's flooding and possums on. top of that lots of stuff close down early"
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D a. C.
16y ago
"Charleston is a small college town. If you live in the "center city" it is easy to walk to all of the activities at Eastern Illinois Univ which is lots of fun. There is a lovely historic district bordering the campus to the north with lovely old homes of the Victorian/Edwardian era. Between EIU campus and the historic Square downtown is all historic district. Charleston is rich with Lincoln history and college vitality. It is a safe small town, nice for families as well as students and senior citizens. The person, "Terrie" who reviewed her housing and landlord problems did not review Charleston, nor did she say where her house is located. Every town has good and bad landlords and good and bad housing. Charleston is a college town and has both. For homeowners and permanent residents, as well as students, it can be a charming, midwestern town close to St. Louis, Champaign-Urbana and the Univ. of Illinois, Terre Haute and Indianapolis, IN but while being a one-two hour drive to big cities, it is a comfy, safe place to live. "
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Frequently asked questions about 28 3rd St

What is 28 3rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL is $87,500.
What is the price history for 28 3rd St?
28 3rd St in Charleston, IL last sold for $55,000 in July 2014.
Is Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?
Charleston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Charleston?
The median sale price in Charleston is $157K. That is up $25.08K from the prior month.
Does 28 3rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL has air conditioning.
Does 28 3rd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 28 3rd St in Charleston, IL has laundry facilities.