Is Shelbyville, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Shelbyville, IL?

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

Are yards well-kept in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say kids play outside

Is Shelbyville, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say car is needed

Does Shelbyville, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Shelbyville, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Shelbyville, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Shelbyville, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Shelbyville, IL?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

What is 291 Chestnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL is $97,400 .

What is the price history for 291 Chestnut St?

291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL last sold for $69,500 in September 2021.

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

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

What do residents say about Westervelt?

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

Does 291 Chestnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 291 Chestnut St?

The lot at 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL is about 0.32 acres (13,939 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$97,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,776 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

291 Chestnut St, Westervelt, IL 62565

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 17, 2021 for $69,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$97.4K

Since last month

$3K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.7%)

Since last sale

$28K (+40.1%)

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 +101% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$97K
August 2026	$97K
July 2026	$100K
June 2026	$100K
May 2026	$99K
April 2026	$98K
March 2026	$95K
February 2026	$91K
January 2026	$91K
2025
December 2025	$92K
November 2025	$92K
October 2025	$98K
September 2025	$100K
August 2025	$100K
July 2025	$100K
June 2025	$99K
May 2025	$99K
April 2025	$95K
March 2025	$94K
February 2025	$93K
January 2025	$94K
2024
December 2024	$96K
November 2024	$98K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$101K
August 2024	$103K
July 2024	$103K
June 2024	$104K
May 2024	$102K
April 2024	$102K
March 2024	$99K
February 2024	$92K
January 2024	$90K
2023
December 2023	$91K
November 2023	$97K
October 2023	$93K
September 2023	$96K
August 2023	$96K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$97K
May 2023	$92K
April 2023	$85K
March 2023	$78K
February 2023	$79K
January 2023	$78K
2022
December 2022	$78K
November 2022	$78K
October 2022	$80K
September 2022	$79K
August 2022	$79K
July 2022	$74K
June 2022	$74K
May 2022	$73K
April 2022	$72K
March 2022	$72K
February 2022	$71K
January 2022	$71K
2021
December 2021	$71K
November 2021	$70K
October 2021	$70K
September 2021	$70K
August 2021	$73K
July 2021	$65K
June 2021	$66K
May 2021	$68K
April 2021	$67K
March 2021	$63K
February 2021	$62K
January 2021	$62K
2020
December 2020	$61K
November 2020	$62K
October 2020	$62K
September 2020	$63K
August 2020	$60K
July 2020	$61K
June 2020	$63K
May 2020	$64K
April 2020	$65K
March 2020	$64K
February 2020	$64K
January 2020	$63K
2019
December 2019	$62K
November 2019	$57K
October 2019	$57K
September 2019	$60K
August 2019	$57K
July 2019	$56K
June 2019	$55K
May 2019	$55K
April 2019	$53K
March 2019	$53K
February 2019	$53K
January 2019	$52K
2018
December 2018	$53K
November 2018	$53K
October 2018	$53K
September 2018	$53K
August 2018	$53K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$52K
May 2018	$53K
April 2018	$51K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$52K
January 2018	$53K
2017
December 2017	$52K
November 2017	$52K
October 2017	$53K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$52K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$51K
May 2017	$51K
April 2017	$51K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$49K
January 2017	$52K
2016
December 2016	$49K
November 2016	$48K
October 2016	$48K
September 2016	$48K

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
350 Main St, Westervelt, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$122,500	09/03/26	3	1.5	1,355
1633 N 1450 East Rd, Shelbyville, IL	1.84	Single-Family Home	$35,000	10/31/25	4	1	1,744
1872 N 1400 East Rd, Shelbyville, IL	1.33	Single-Family Home	$275,000	12/01/25	4	3	2,308
1679 County Highway 18, Shelbyville, IL	2.26	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/12/25	3	2	1,920
1291 E 1695 North Rd, Shelbyville, IL	2.46	Single-Family Home	$34,000	10/08/25	3	2	1,184
1651 N 1250 East Rd, Shelbyville, IL	3.17	Single-Family Home	$290,000	07/22/26	2	1.5	1,572
1707 County Highway 5, Shelbyville, IL	3.88	Single-Family Home	$289,000	05/14/26	3	2.5	2,157
1520 1900th E, Shelbyville, IL	4.74	Single-Family Home	$180,000	10/27/25	3	2	1,528
901 W North 13th St, Shelbyville, IL	5.03	Single-Family Home	$140,000	06/04/26	4	2	2,076
1660 E 1350 North Rd, Shelbyville, IL	4.86	Single-Family Home	$239,900	01/26/26	4	2	2,044

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
288 W Chestnut St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.03	$121,200	2	1	1,604	Off Market
380 W 1st St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.07	$105,200	2	1	748	Off Market
W 1st Rd, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1st St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
405 Chestnut St, Westervelt, IL 62565	0.08	$98,700	3	1.5	1,092	Off Market
215 E Main St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.10	$168,000	6	4	1,812	Off Market
815 N 2nd St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.11	$116,800	4	1	1,310	Off Market
315 N 1st St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	0.11	$159,100	5	-	3,448	Off Market
350 Main St, Westervelt, IL 62565	0.08	$122,500	3	1.5	1,355	Recently Sold
103 N 2nd St, Westervelt, IL 62565	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
107 3rd St, Westervelt, IL 62565	0.13	$80,900	2	1	896	Off Market
206 4th St, Westervelt, IL 62565	0.13	$160,600	3	2	1,554	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1922

0.32 acre lot

1,776 sqft

$55/sqft

Garage

About this House

Situated on a large corner lot with plenty of room for entertaining. Sit on the big open front porch with your morning coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet of small town living! There is an old smoke house with many original details that has so many possibilities. The large living room is open to the formal dining room. in which has a beautiful built in hutch. The original woodwork in this home is in great condition. This home is a good solid home that is ready for a new owner. There are two bedrooms on the main level and two bedrooms upstairs, with a bonus room upstairs also. The kitchen has been updated many years ago with lots of cabinets. The laundry hook ups are in the kitchen but could be moved to the bonus room/mud room off the bathroom. The attached two car garage offers lots of extra room for all your storage needs. Call to schedule your private viewing of this great home!

291 Chestnut St, Westervelt, IL 62565 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,776 sqft single-family home built in 1922. It last sold for $69,500 on Sep 17, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $97,400, with a rent estimate of $1,435/month.

Home Details for 291 Chestnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 17, 2021 Source: CIBR #6215162	Sold	$69,500
Sep 7, 2021 Source: CIBR #6215162	Pending	$75,000
Aug 18, 2021 Source: CIBR #6215162	Contingent	$75,000
Aug 13, 2021 Source: CIBR #6215162	Listed For Sale	$75,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$988	$68,172

Additional Cost

Market trends in Shelbyville

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Main Street Elementary School
PK-3
Public
369 Students
Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Shelbyville

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say kids play outside
80 % Say it's quiet
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say car is needed
67 % Say there are sidewalks
65 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
57 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say streets are well-lit
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
18 % Say there's wildlife
13 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kelseaogden
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6y ago
"Sometimes there are dogs running loose. there are alot of other owners walking their dogs and most are friendly. "
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Kevin R.
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7y ago
"Small town safe neighborhood. Typical small town politics but love it here overall. The schools could use updates but that’s typical in Illinois south of I80. "
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Sarah f.
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7y ago
"The school here is good, nice small community. A few good shops up town. Not much for kids to do here in town anymore. "
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Frequently asked questions about 291 Chestnut St

What is 291 Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL is $97,400.
What is the price history for 291 Chestnut St?
291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL last sold for $69,500 in September 2021.
Is Westervelt a buyer's or seller's market?
Westervelt is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Westervelt?
Residents describe Westervelt, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Westervelt, IL.
Does 291 Chestnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 291 Chestnut St?
The lot at 291 Chestnut St in Westervelt, IL is about 0.32 acres (13,939 sq ft).