495 N 5th St
Sheldon, IL 60966
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,464 sqft (on 0.35 acres)
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,464 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)
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Description
Older 2 story home with lots of character on corner lot - 5BR, 2 Bath, newer kitchen cabinets, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, open staircase, walk up attic, full basement. Home has newer gas furnace and gas water heater, newer shingled roof. There is a 2nd kitchen on 2nd floor - at one point there was separate living quarters upstairs which is no longer allowed by zoning. Owner stated plumbing to upstairs is not working & has not had it checked. There is full bath & separate laundry area on 2nd floor. Home needs some improvements but is priced to sell!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 22, 2023
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 495 N 5th St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Den, Dining Room, Enclosed Balcony, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2464 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Dog RunFoundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
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Year Built Year Built: 1875 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Shingle SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 27022090010000 |
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Price List Price: $37,995 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Nov 10 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Sheldon |
School Information Elementary School: Milford Comm ConsolidatedElementary School District: 124Jr High / Middle School: Milford Comm ConsolidatedJr High / Middle School District: 124High School: Milford Comm ConsolidatedHigh School District: 124 |
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Community Features: Park |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 0.35 acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 11899234 |
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ParkSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Timothy Williamson, (815) 429-3767
The Williamson Agency
Bought with: Timothy Williamson, The Williamson Agency
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11899234
Price History for 495 N 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/20/2023 | $35,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11899234 |
| 11/10/2023 | $37,995 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11899234 |
| 11/01/2023 | $37,995 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11899234 |
| 10/03/2023 | $42,500 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11899234 |
| 10/30/2019 | $17,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10496829 |
| 10/22/2019 | $18,500 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/18/2019 | $18,500 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 10/18/2019 | $18,500 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 08/26/2019 | $18,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,954 |
| Assessment | $61,380 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Estimated monthly rent$2,121/mo
Comparable Sales for 495 N 5th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $165,000 | 11/18/25 | 4 | 2 | 3,614 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $40,000 | 01/10/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,750 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 11/10/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,812 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $55,000 | 03/17/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,644 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $57,100 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $135,682 | 09/11/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,656 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $58,000 | 04/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 896 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $15,000 | 05/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,056 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $103,000 | 08/08/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,056 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $105,000 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,240 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 495 N 5th St.
- Milford Grade School West Campus
- PK-8
- Public
- 342 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe school is located in Sheldon Illinois, not, Milford as shown above.It is consolidated with the Milford school district, but, not located in Milford. Local Sheldon area high school students are bused the 12 miles to Milford.Parent Review3y ago - Milford High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 137 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIm a junior at milford and its the second year going there to the school. it is a very old and small school, and the principle is really mean. the teacher car about to there very friendly. they will try the hardest they can to try to make sure u are passing all your classes. athletics are pretty good here. three towns go to this school SHELDON, IL / MILFORD, IL / EFFNER ILL/IN isint that carzy! i love the school some much. the student are friendly, there has only been seven fight in the pat to years, great. unfortunately the school will we closing in like 2016 beacause it is 102 years old, and they want to build a new school connected to the grade school to have on big school. im the class of 2015. this is a good school.Student Review12y ago 
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Off Market Homes Near 495 N 5th St
SOLDDEC 12, 2025- SOLDNOV 18, 2025Coldwell Banker Realty, Closed
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SOLDNOV 10, 2025The Williamson Agency, Closed
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SOLDSEP 11, 2025Village Realty Inc, Closed
OFF MARKETBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty, Closed
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495 N 5th St, Sheldon, IL 60966 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,464 sqft single-family home built in 1875. This property is not currently available for sale. 495 N 5th St was last sold on Dec 20, 2023 for $35,000 (8% lower than the asking price of $37,995). The current Trulia Estimate for 495 N 5th St is $119,000.