Right in the heart of Monticello, this 3 bed, 1 bath home is full of charm and updates. New windows and flooring in 2020, plus new carpet and an added closet upstairs in 2023. The main level offers everything you need, including laundry, while the private upstairs primary suite features its own new mini split system. Enjoy the detached 2-car garage, unfinished basement for storage, and a new white vinyl fence added in 2024 for extra privacy.
Contingent
Price cut: $5K (2/27)
$184,900
457 S Independence St, Monticello, IL 61856
3beds
1,753sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
6,050 Square Feet Lot
$179,200 Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New carpetNew windowsUnfinished basement for storageAdded closet upstairsPrivate upstairs primary suite
- 66 days |
- 248 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 11, 2026 at 04:02pm
Listing courtesy of:
Kyle Koester (217)210-4944,
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MONT
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12545419
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,534
- Total interior livable area: 1,753 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,050 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55x110
Details
- Parcel number: 05005400021200
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Monticello
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,838
- Annual tax amount: $2,373
- Date on market: 1/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$179,200
$170,000 - $188,000
$1,506/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Contingent | $184,900$105/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$105/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+108.7%$108/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/16/2018 | Sold | $91,000-7%$52/sqft |
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| 1/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $97,900$56/sqft |
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| 12/11/2017 | Pending sale | $97,900$56/sqft |
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| 11/20/2017 | Price change | $97,900-1%$56/sqft |
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| 11/16/2017 | Price change | $98,900-1%$56/sqft |
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| 11/8/2017 | Price change | $99,900-2%$57/sqft |
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| 10/23/2017 | Price change | $101,900-1.9%$58/sqft |
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| 10/2/2017 | Price change | $103,900-1.9%$59/sqft |
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| 9/21/2017 | Price change | $105,900-1.9%$60/sqft |
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| 9/10/2017 | Price change | $107,900-1.8%$62/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Price change | $109,900-2.7%$63/sqft |
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| 8/14/2017 | Price change | $112,900-1.7%$64/sqft |
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| 7/31/2017 | Price change | $114,900-1.7%$66/sqft |
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| 7/16/2017 | Price change | $116,900-2.5%$67/sqft |
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| 7/5/2017 | Price change | $119,900-4%$68/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900+38.8%$71/sqft |
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| 10/30/2006 | Sold | $90,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,373 +2.9% | $43,946 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,306 +8.3% | $41,264 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $2,129 +6.4% | $38,031 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $2,000 +2.6% | $35,710 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $1,950 +4.2% | $34,839 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $1,872 +4.4% | $34,240 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,794 | $33,356 |
| 2017 | -- | $33,356 +4.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $31,889 |
| 2015 | -- | $31,889 |
| 2014 | $1,649 | $31,889 |
| 2013 | $1,649 +6.1% | $31,889 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $1,554 +0% | $32,485 |
| 2010 | $1,554 | $32,485 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,248/mo
Principal & interest
$977
Property taxes
$271
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61856
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Monticello Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Monticello High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monticello Elementary
- Middle: Monticello Junior High School
- High: Monticello High School
- District: 25
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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