Are yards well-kept in Gillespie, IL?

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

Is Gillespie, IL dog-friendly?

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

Would people walk alone at night in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Gillespie, IL?

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

Is Gillespie, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Gillespie, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Gillespie, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is a car needed in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Gillespie, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Gillespie, IL?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say there are community events

Is Gillespie, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's quiet

What is 705 Charles St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL is $370,500 .

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

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

What are the closest schools to 705 Charles St?

The closest schools to 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL are Benld Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Gillespie High School (rated 4/10), Gillespie Middle School (rated 5/10).

Does 705 Charles St have air conditioning?

Yes, 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL has air conditioning.

Does 705 Charles St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 705 Charles St?

The lot at 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL is about 2 acres .

OFF MARKET

705 Charles St
Gillespie, IL 62033

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 sqft (on 2 acres)

$370,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,464/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$370,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,464/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,000 sqft

(on 2 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$371K

Since last month

$2K (+0.5%)

Since last year

$25K (+7.3%)

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 +130% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$368K
July 2026	$366K
June 2026	$376K
May 2026	$363K
April 2026	$359K
March 2026	$360K
February 2026	$352K
January 2026	$330K
2025
December 2025	$339K
November 2025	$342K
October 2025	$340K
September 2025	$340K
August 2025	$343K
July 2025	$348K
June 2025	$347K
May 2025	$346K
April 2025	$338K
March 2025	$332K
February 2025	$324K
January 2025	$320K
2024
December 2024	$327K
November 2024	$330K
October 2024	$325K
September 2024	$331K
August 2024	$335K
July 2024	$324K
June 2024	$327K
May 2024	$322K
April 2024	$319K
March 2024	$315K
February 2024	$313K
January 2024	$303K
2023
December 2023	$307K
November 2023	$300K
October 2023	$308K
September 2023	$305K
August 2023	$306K
July 2023	$316K
June 2023	$312K
May 2023	$307K
April 2023	$301K
March 2023	$298K
February 2023	$290K
January 2023	$290K
2022
December 2022	$294K
November 2022	$296K
October 2022	$299K
September 2022	$301K
August 2022	$300K
July 2022	$303K
June 2022	$306K
May 2022	$304K
April 2022	$300K
March 2022	$297K
February 2022	$293K
January 2022	$290K
2021
December 2021	$286K
November 2021	$283K
October 2021	$281K
September 2021	$275K
August 2021	$268K
July 2021	$247K
June 2021	$223K
May 2021	$203K
April 2021	$201K
March 2021	$199K
February 2021	$196K
January 2021	$192K
2020
December 2020	$184K
November 2020	$182K
October 2020	$182K
September 2020	$181K
August 2020	$193K
July 2020	$201K
June 2020	$201K
May 2020	$201K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$165K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$120K
November 2019	$122K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$202K
August 2019	$200K
July 2019	$200K
June 2019	$197K
May 2019	$196K
April 2019	$188K
March 2019	$188K
February 2019	$180K
January 2019	$179K
2018
December 2018	$173K
November 2018	$176K
October 2018	$176K
September 2018	$173K
August 2018	$173K
July 2018	$172K
June 2018	$168K
May 2018	$166K
April 2018	$165K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$172K
January 2018	$166K
2017
December 2017	$168K
November 2017	$169K
October 2017	$168K
September 2017	$166K
August 2017	$165K
July 2017	$159K
June 2017	$162K
May 2017	$160K
April 2017	$161K
March 2017	$159K
February 2017	$160K
January 2017	$160K
2016
December 2016	$155K
November 2016	$162K
October 2016	$162K
September 2016	$163K
August 2016	$160K

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
610 Rotary St, Gillespie, IL	0.75	Single-Family Home	$310,000	04/09/26	3	2.5	2,887
410 W Easton St, Gillespie, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$115,000	10/06/25	3	1.5	1,465
503 W Chestnut St, Gillespie, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$215,000	08/14/26	3	2	1,600
708 Madison St, Gillespie, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$148,000	11/19/25	3	2	1,180
309 W Chestnut St, Gillespie, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$146,040	10/10/25	3	1.5	1,500
407 E Spruce St, Gillespie, IL	0.92	Single-Family Home	$209,000	06/26/26	3	2	2,002
905 Madison St, Gillespie, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$125,000	08/07/26	3	1	1,000
805 Abba St, Gillespie, IL	0.53	Single-Family Home	$97,000	02/02/26	2	1.5	1,250
1103 Madison St, Gillespie, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$62,500	09/04/25	2	1	1,128
709 1st St, Gillespie, IL	0.60	Single-Family Home	$20,000	06/05/26	2	2	1,150

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
510 Charles St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.07	$61,400	-	-	-	Off Market
501 W Charles St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.09	$196,600	4	2	2,435	Off Market
504 Henrietta St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.13	$116,200	3	1	1,047	Off Market
600 W Wilson Ave, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.17	$158,200	2	2.5	1,200	Off Market
612 W Osie St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.22	$113,500	3	1	1,273	Off Market
406 W Osie St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.27	$82,300	2	1	800	Off Market
201 Southern St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.28	$12,500	-	-	-	For Sale
208 W Wilson Ave, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.31	$106,300	2	1	900	Off Market
504 W Baker St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.30	$108,900	2	1	936	Off Market
1103 S Madison St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.33	$65,600	2	1	874	Off Market
301 W Osie St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.33	$240,800	3	2	1,874	Off Market
208 W Osie St, Gillespie, IL 62033	0.34	$111,200	3	1	1,344	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2003

Lot Size

2 acres

Living Area

3,000 sqft

Price/Sqft

$124

Parking

Garage

About this House

Large ranch home, 3BR, Vaulted ceilings, enclosed rear porch, 2 garages, fenced back yard, finished basement

705 Charles St, Gillespie, IL 62033 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $370,500, with a rent estimate of $2,101/month.

Home Details for 705 Charles St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Vinyl, BrickLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.00 acres

Building
Fitness & Sports Basketball Court

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$5,355	$265,407

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Gillespie

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Benld Elementary School
PK-5
Public
517 Students
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
It instills good values in the students and teaches respect.
Other Review
16y ago
10 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Gillespie

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
80 % Say there are sidewalks
74 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
29 % Say there's wildlife
22 % Say there are community events
20 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Susan W.
Resident
5y ago
"Black Diamond Days, 4th of the of July at Gillespie Lake. Christmas Walk. Football games, school events. "
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Scott L.
Resident
5y ago
"Been in the neighborhood for 15+ years and it is still safe and quaint. Close to downtown but not too loud."
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Scott L.
Resident
6y ago
"Nice little town to raise children. Has its problems but is close to a highway and surrounding towns."
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Scott L.
Resident
6y ago
"It's on a main road so that makes it loud with traffic most days and nights. It is still a quaint neighborhood. Should be a nice place to live in 5-10 years."
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Frequently asked questions about 705 Charles St

What is 705 Charles St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL is $370,500.
Is Gillespie a buyer's or seller's market?
Gillespie is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 705 Charles St?
The closest schools to 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL are Benld Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Gillespie High School (rated 4/10), Gillespie Middle School (rated 5/10).
Does 705 Charles St have air conditioning?
Yes, 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL has air conditioning.
Does 705 Charles St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 705 Charles St?
The lot at 705 Charles St in Gillespie, IL is about 2 acres.