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Mendota,IL 61342
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,748 sqft
Price per Sqft $93
MLS Listing ID 12376238
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $1,546
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 60X152
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
1007 Illinois Avenue was built by Emil J. Hess, in 1915. Mr. Hess was a brickmaker for many years then later Postmaster in Mendota, Illinois. As soon as you open the front door you are greeted with the pride Mr Hess had for his home, with the "E J HESS" set in the hexagon tiles of the floor. This American Craftsman architecture gives a solid feel to this home, with period details expected with the era of the build. Beautiful oak Crown molding, hardwood floors throughout, with heart pine floors on the staircase and upstairs rooms. Natural oak woodwork with no ornamentation, just the beauty of the grain, smooth, solid oak doors and pocket doors, built-ins, including a large dining room sideboard and china hutches, plate rail, room dividers of square columns and leaded, glassed front door cabinets, French doors for entry to original hexagon tiled heated sun room, large built in linen closet and drawers on 2nd floor,and a working brick fireplace. The galley kitchen does have room for a table and chairs overlooking the backyard with it's old growth Peonies, for the gardeners! The kitchen also has 2 pantry cabinets and a stackable washer/dryer for your convenience. The dining room has the original built in with plenty of storage available to you in the leaded, glass door cabinets, the smaller more ornate cabinet and don't forget the plate rack surrounding the room! And a big window for sunshine and views! This house is unusual with 2 FULL baths, big bedrooms with heart pine floors, large closets-one you can walk in!! and a storage room upstairs. This is a home that was built with ideas, hope and prosperity-let your future be the next one to enjoy that!! (Furnace is 3 years old, new sewer line to street!) cash or conventional ONLY, no repairs or credits.
Location
State IL
County Lasalle
Area Mendota
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Full
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s),Fan-Whole House
Fireplace N
Appliance Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Gas Oven
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Park,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Lake,Dock,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Brick, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Brick
New Construction false
Schools
High Schools Mendota Twp High School
School District 289 ,289, 280
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None