505 E  1st St, Homer, IL 61849
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SOLD
JUN 5, 2026

505 E 1st St
Homer, IL 61849

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 829 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$69,500

Last Sold: Jun 5, 2026
7% below list $75K
$84/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $558/mo*

$69,500

Last Sold: Jun 5, 2026
7% below list $75K
$84/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $558/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
829 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$69.8K
Since last month
Increased$100 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$35K (-33.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$400 (+0.6%)
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 +5% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$70K
July 2026$70K
June 2026$70K
February 2026$93K
January 2026$100K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
0.33
Single-Family Home
$100,500
06/26/26
2
1
1,860
0.38
Single-Family Home
$113,000
02/19/26
3
1
1,324
0.42
Single-Family Home
$100,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,717
0.68
Single-Family Home
$156,500
04/16/26
3
1
1,055
0.45
Single-Family Home
$158,000
10/14/25
3
1
1,784
0.42
Single-Family Home
$235,300
11/20/25
4
2
1,682

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
0.06
$209,000
2
1.5
1,450
Off Market
0.13
$51,100
2
1
1,391
Off Market
0.22
$141,800
3
1
1,333
Off Market
0.23
$167,800
3
1
962
Off Market
0.23
$119,300
3
1
1,200
Off Market
0.25
$219,500
4
2
1,873
Off Market
0.26
$221,900
3
2
1,415
Off Market
0.28
$300,800
5
3
2,546
Off Market
0.28
$243,600
3
3
2,753
Off Market
0.31
$101,300
2
1
900
Off Market
0.33
$100,500
2
1
1,860
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 505 E 1st St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.31 acres
Living Area
829 sqft
Price/Sqft
$84/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

505 E 1st St, Homer, IL 61849 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 829 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $69,500 on Jun 5, 2026 (7% below the $75,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2017 with an asking price of $725 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $69,800, with a rent estimate of $1,131/month.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Matt Difanis, ABR,CIPS,GRI, (217) 369-6765
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Misturat Ganiyu, ABR, (773) 983-1075
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Bought with: James Gordon, (217) 714-4407, RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12529616

Home Details for 505 E 1st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 829 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 263009176002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $75,000Price Per Sqft: $84/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 07 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Homer
School Information
Elementary School: Heritage Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 8Jr High / Middle School: Heritage Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 8High School: Heritage High SchoolHigh School District: 8

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Team Gordon

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1658 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12529616Activation Date: Mon Jan 26 2026

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesHide Public RemarksMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 5, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529616
Sold
$69,500
May 20, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529616
ListingRemoved
$75,000
May 7, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529616
Contingent
$75,000
Apr 23, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529616
PriceChange
$75,000
Price decreased by 21%
Mar 9, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529616
PriceChange
$94,900
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Homer

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
5

What Locals Say about Homer

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 90 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rsully_01
    "The dog owners would see many other dog owner’s happily walking their dogs. There is a general park for dogs Ang people to both enjoy."
  • K.gilbert143
    "great place to live, friendly people all around. no crime decent school within walking distance. great small town with great people. close to homerlake. beautiful quiet peaceful "
  • Christy P.
    "The neighbor hood is nice and most of the neighbors are very friendly. There are super cute shops downtown and Charlie’s is a wonderful restaurant!"

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Frequently asked questions about 505 E 1st St

  • What is 505 E 1st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 505 E 1st St in Homer, IL is $69,800.
  • What is the price history for 505 E 1st St?
    505 E 1st St in Homer, IL last sold for $69,500 in June 2026.
  • Is Homer a buyer's or seller's market?
    Homer is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Homer?
    Residents describe Homer, IL as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Homer, IL.
  • Does 505 E 1st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 505 E 1st St in Homer, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 505 E 1st St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 505 E 1st St in Homer, IL has laundry facilities.

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