Historic House Listings

$73,500! Almost 5,000 square feet! Lots of potential in Illinois!

April 27, 2026

This house has a lot of potential at that price! This is a big house with almost 5,000 square feet! If you pull up streetview, there is a large house across the street. The house was built in 1876. It is located on .47 acre in Quincy, Illinois. The house features a covered front porch, original wood floors, fretwork, wide baseboards, french doors and wainscoting. There is a detached garage on the property. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 4,812 square feet. $73,500

Contact Jenna Hendrickson with Davis and Associates: 217-224-8100

From the Zillow listing:

 

Step into timeless charm with this beautifully 1876 mini mansion. This spacious home offers generously sized bedrooms and expansive living areas, providing both comfort and versatility for today’s lifestyle. Major improvements bring peace of mind, including a fully replaced sewer line from the street to the basement (2025, $14,000 investment by Vincent & Sill). Upstairs bathrooms plumbing replaced and bathroom remodeled. The home also features updated upstairs replacement windows. Furnace, A/C, and water heater believed to be replaced around 2017–2018, offering added efficiency and reliability. While some cosmetic updates remain, the home’s solid structure and thoughtful upgrades make it the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch and build equity. With its grand proportions, historic appeal, and key mechanical improvements already in place. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history with room to grow and make it your own.

 

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