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  • Price cut: $10K (3/27)
    $95,000

    860 N 5th St, Hamilton, IL 62341

    2beds
    1,132sqft
    : 
    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
    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".
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    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#: 6331299MLS Logo

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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
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/27/2026Price change$95,000-9.5%$84/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6331299 Report a problem
        10/29/2025Price change$105,000-9.5%$93/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6331299 Report a problem
        8/28/2025Listed for sale$116,000$102/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6331299 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax 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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