Is a car needed in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is Putnam, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Putnam, IL?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Putnam, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Putnam, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's holiday spirit

OFF MARKET

5242 E 500th St
Putnam, IL 61560

2 Beds
1,560 sqft (on 8.11 acres)

$329,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jun 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,156/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$329,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jun 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,156/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1,560 sqft

(on 8.11 acres)

Local Information

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL WITH THIS PROPERTY. ACREAGE, PASTURE AND TILLABLE HAY FIELD, PARTIAL FENCING REMAINS. IF YOU LOVE HORSES OR LIVESTOCK, SMALL ORGANIC FARMING, HUNTING, FISHING, BOATING THIS A MULTI FACETED DREAM COME TRUE PIECE OF REAL ESTATE. FARM/ RANCH HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED DOWN TO THE STUDS. NEWER FLOORING, DRYWALL, BATHROOMS, KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. VERY EXPENSIVE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED. UPGRADES ARE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. INQUIRE FOR DETAILED LIST AND RECEIPTS. OUTBUILDINGS FOR STORAGE. ACREAGE IS DEEP IN LENGTH. THIS PRIVATE, PEACEFUL, PARADISE LOCATED ALL IN THE HEART OF DUCK COUNTRY. NO SHOWINGS BEGIN UNTIL 7-19-20

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.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5242 E 500th St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8.11 acres

Price History for 5242 E 500th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/25/2020	$275,000	Sold	RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1216816
Recording Date 09/25/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/10/2020	$276,700	Pending	Agent Provided

07/11/2020	$276,700	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Putnam

Last updated April 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

Skip to last item

Results are loading

Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$5,928
Assessment	$223,290

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5242 E 500th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
47 Poplar Dr, Putnam, IL	3.60	Lot/Land	$1,500	05/26/26	-	-
45 Poplar Dr, Putnam, IL	3.62	Lot/Land	$1,000	04/27/26	-	-
12 Dogwood Dr #2365, Putnam, IL	3.69	Lot/Land	$2,500	06/12/25	-	-
267 Lake Thunderbird Dr, Putnam, IL	3.96	Lot/Land	$60,000	07/24/25	-	-
6 Walnut Dr, Putnam, IL	3.85	Lot/Land	$2,000	05/01/26	-	-
149 Lake Thunderbird Dr #434, Putnam, IL	4.18	Lot/Land	$33,000	07/22/25	-	-
153 Lake Thunderbird Dr, Putnam, IL	4.20	Lot/Land	$3,500	07/28/25	-	-
105 Indian Hills Dr #3-241, Putnam, IL	4.24	Lot/Land	$5,000	08/28/25	-	-
8 Arrowhead Ct #143, Putnam, IL	4.36	Lot/Land	$2,500	07/29/25	-	-
18 Carribean Dr #361, Putnam, IL	4.53	Lot/Land	$2,500	06/15/25	-	-

Nearby homes

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

Skip to last item

OFF MARKET
E Of Lake Rd,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
E Of Lake Rd,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
Est. $449,100
N 550th Ave,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
Est. $370,200
5088 E 500th St,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
Est. $414,900
4817 E 330th St,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
4936 Walnut Grove Cir,
Putnam, IL 61560
OFF MARKET
Est. $280,300
4660 E 500th St,
Putnam, IL 61560

Skip to first item

Additional Cost

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 5242 E 500th St.

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Putnam

At least 2 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's quiet
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say there's holiday spirit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Karen
Resident
7y ago
"the wild life is truly amazing here and so are the families ... awesome lake life here... ....the people here love to party and are so kind"
1
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item

Results are loading

Skip to first item

Homes for sale near 5242 E 500th St

Skip to last item

0.37 ACRES
$5,750
17 Indian Hills Dr #3-124,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
0.47 ACRES
$5,750
40 Indian Hills Dr #3-314,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
0.56 ACRES
$8,000
12 Aztec Cir #3-202,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
FOR SALE BY OWNER
0.35 ACRES
$5,500
16 N Walnut Dr,
Putnam, IL 61560
0.54 ACRES
$2,000
20 Walnut Dr #399,
Putnam, IL 61560
Southwest Realty Services, Inc, Active
0.37 ACRES
$6,000
52 Catalina Dr #1-576,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
0.35 ACRES
$2,500
69 Indian Hills Dr #213,
Putnam, IL 61560
Southwest Realty Services, Inc, Active
0.37 ACRES
$9,500
132 Lake Thunderbird Dr #3-067,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
0.49 ACRES
$4,500
26 Catalina Dr,
Putnam, IL 61560
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Active
0.48 ACRES
$8,000
228 Lake Thunderbird Dr #2-602,
Putnam, IL 61560
Nowak Real Estate LLC, Active
See more homes for sale in
Putnam
Take a look

Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 5242 E 500th St

Skip to last item

SOLD
MAR 20, 2026
$238,000
5 bd
2 ba
2,080 sqft
8091 Deer Dr,
Hennepin, IL 61327
eXp Realty, Closed
SOLD
FEB 2, 2026
$289,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
9320 N 600th Ave,
Hennepin, IL 61327
SOLD
JAN 30, 2026
$411,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
4,976 sqft
9445 McNabb Blacktop Rd,
Hennepin, IL 61327
Jeff Wagoner, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
SOLD
AUG 27, 2025
$284,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,593 sqft
10 Senachwine Cir,
Putnam, IL 61560
Success Realty Property Management, LLC, Closed
SOLD
AUG 20, 2025
$460,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,652 sqft
147 Lake Thunderbird Dr,
Putnam, IL 61560
Local Realty Group, Inc., Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $267,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,542 sqft
23 Acapulco Dr,
Putnam, IL 61560
See more homes for sale in
Putnam
Take a look

Skip to first item

Homes for rent near 5242 E 500th St

Skip to last item

Results are loading

Skip to first item

5242 E 500th St, Putnam, IL 61560 is a 2 bedroom, 1,560 sqft lot/land built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 5242 E 500th St was last sold on Sep 25, 2020 for $275,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 5242 E 500th St is $329,100.

5242 E 500th St
Putnam, IL 61560

$329,100

$329,100

Local Information