896 E  Bluff St, Marseilles, IL 61341
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OFF MARKET

896 E Bluff St
Marseilles, IL 61341

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,868 sqft (on 0.84 acres)

$255,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,837/mo*

$255,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,837/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,868 sqft
(on 0.84 acres)

Local Information

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Description

896 E Bluff St, Marseilles, IL 61341 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,868 sqft single-family home built in 1850. It last sold for $80,000 on Mar 11, 2024 (8% below the $87,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $255,700, with a rent estimate of $2,113/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 896 E Bluff St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2868 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Main Level,Laundry ClosetRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Gravel,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Waterfront: StreamNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2418413004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $87,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Feb 14 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Marseilles
School Information
Elementary School: Marseilles Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 150Jr High / Middle School: Marseilles Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 150High School: Ottawa Township High SchoolHigh School District: 140

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.84 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11968741

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoSource Internet Address DisplayHide Public Remarks
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by DeAnna Carlson, (815) 434-3337
RE/MAX 1st Choice
Nathan Carlson
RE/MAX 1st Choice
Bought with: Bryana Moreno, (815) 250-2742, Crosstown Realtors Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11968741

Price History for 896 E Bluff St

DatePriceEventSource
10/19/2024$269,900ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12130732
09/06/2024$269,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12130732
08/09/2024$280,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12130732
07/31/2024ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060756
07/19/2024$292,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060756
06/10/2024$295,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060756
05/20/2024$299,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060756
03/11/2024$80,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11968741
03/07/2024$87,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11968741
02/15/2024$87,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11968741
01/28/2024$87,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11968741
01/01/2019$80,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/28/2018$80,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/02/2015$31,500Sold
N/A
08/25/2014$63,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/21/2014$75,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/12/2014$90,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Marseilles

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,904
Assessment$181,410
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 896 E Bluff St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.49
Single-Family Home
$195,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,876
0.20
Single-Family Home
$220,000
10/08/25
3
1.5
1,432
0.09
Single-Family Home
$70,000
07/24/25
3
1
936
0.67
Single-Family Home
$96,000
01/30/26
4
2.5
2,000
0.17
Single-Family Home
$130,500
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,260
0.23
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/17/26
3
2
1,560
0.16
Single-Family Home
$207,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,430
0.56
Single-Family Home
$206,000
09/08/25
4
2
2,657

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 896 E Bluff St.
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What Locals Say about Marseilles

At least 42 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say kids play outside

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • N. &. N. S.
    "Marseilles has no daycare available to help take kids to school and keep them after school for both parents to work ft. No before and after school programs. "
  • Quantumtraveler78
    "Freedom Run, Memorial wall. Music in the park. And they have a Renaissance Fair each year. Poker night. and Bingo at the legion on Fridays"
  • Skeleton G.
    "In this town the school isn’t very good or very air conditioned because the school doesn’t like to buy stuff for the students or the floors above the first floor I would recommend to not have your child go here. "
  • Bill
    "I have lived in the Saddlewood subdivision for many years. The families are very social. The children are very active along with different pool parties and lake activities happening. We take our golf cart around chatting with our neighbors."
  • Elizabeth Davis
    "I live in an Apartment in the upper part of Marseilles. It's a nice small town. It isn't far from Ottawa a town with much history."
  • Stacivazquez
    "The Small town charm and caring neighbors makes this town unique. Also being able to enjoy the peace and quiet."
  • Sdeck55
    "Old neighborhood. Lots of family live in the area and have for many years. Everyone knows each other. "
  • Quantumtraveler78
    "it's on a quiet street, overlooking the entire town. I can see the river and all the way across to the other bluff on the south side of the river valley!"
  • Tom
    "Great place to live and work newspaper full of halp wanted ads."

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