NEW PRICE : This cottage sits on a hill w/3 lots in front looking out onto a fantastic river view. There is an enclosed front porch on main level off living room where you can sit, relax, enjoy, the view while having morning coffee. Living room is large w/unique beams on the ceiling. Thru a little hallway you head on the left to a room with so many uses. There is another unique ceiling, a small gas fireplace in this cozy room which could be a den, office, dining room or t.v. room. Stairs in this room go up to 2 good sized bedrooms w/half bath between rooms. Front bedroom has enclosed porch w/river view. Back downstairs there is a full bath, then off to the kitchen w/another unique ceiling. The kitchen is warm and enchanting is a word that comes to mind. Wash your dishes and enjoy the river view. If you don't opt to wash dishes load them in the dishwasher with lots of cabinets to store it all. Family can sit down in the eat-in kitchen and enjoy family time together. The sunroom off the kitchen has been used as a 3rd bedroom. There are 3 lots in back of house across driveway with shade trees and flat areas. Imagine a fire pit w/lots of chairs, possibly large play area or large pool! You could even build a tiny house for your in-laws or a storage building. There is a large basement for storage. House could use some remodeling, some work put into it. Being sold "as is".
Active - contingent
Price cut: $10K (3/27)
$95,000
860 N 5th St, Hamilton, IL 62341
2beds
1,132sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceGood sized bedroomsShade treesFantastic river viewFlat areasCozy roomLots of cabinets
- 227 days |
- 544 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2026 at 06:01pm
Listed by:
Rebecca K Sowers 217-256-3105,
The People's Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6331299
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,132
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Present
- Body of water: Mississippi River
Lot
- Size: 6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 lots appro x imately 35,000 Sq. Ft.
Details
- Parcel number: 1130939000
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA name: SEIA
Location
- Region: Hamilton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $84/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,078
- Annual tax amount: $2,102
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 228 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $95,000-9.5%$84/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $105,000-9.5%$93/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $116,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,394 +591.2% | $27,026 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $202 +0.3% | $24,925 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $201 -1.4% | $23,550 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $204 -1.7% | $21,757 +2% |
| 2020 | $207 +0.1% | $21,330 +1% |
| 2019 | $207 | $21,118 -2.3% |
| 2018 | $207 +3.5% | $21,615 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $200 | $21,337 -0.5% |
| 2015 | $200 -25.5% | $21,446 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $269 | $20,215 |
| 2012 | $269 +2.1% | $20,215 -2.3% |
| 2011 | $263 -0.2% | $20,691 +2.3% |
| 2009 | $264 | $20,234 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$637/mo
Principal & interest
$490
Property taxes
$147
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62341
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hamilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Hamilton Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Local experts in 62341
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- Hancock County
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