Historic House Listings

Off market. $42,500! That staircase! Almost 7,000 square feet in Illinois. Circa 1902.

January 27, 2021

That’s quite a staircase! This could be an interesting project! This school was built in 1902. It is located in Paxton, Illinois. The property has updated roof and the chimneys have been rebuilt. The property has original maple floors and a grand staircase. There are tin ceilings. The exterior brickwork is nice and in good condition. There are limestone arches and pillars with limestone toppers. 6,750 square feet. $42,500

Contact the property owner: 815-600-2902

From the Zillow listing:

 

Zoned residential this unique turn of the century schoolhouse is wanting an appreciating owner – it is not livable at this time and needs complete renovation – it needs all new windows – electric – plumbing – heating – tender loving care – updates that have been done are all new plywood and 50 year rated shingles installed on the roof – gutters have been relined – chimney rebuilt to original specs – some tuck pointing – this is a diamond in the rough – it comes with all the original maple floors – wooden staircases – Grand entrance way – tin ceilings – electrical fixtures on the interior – it boasts Architecture in brick on the outside with limestone arches – castle pillars topped with Limestone as a Grand Exterior Entrance – if this building were to be built today it would cost well over one million dollars – renovation needed depends on buyer –**SUMMER IS COMING – NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!** Great for an Architects or Lawyers office or home

 

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