$119,500
 $642 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

1029 S 5th Street,Princeton, IL 61356

Princeton, IL 61356

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Back to the Future!! Incredibly, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath property manages to be simultaneously cutting-edge and charmingly Retro! A rare Lustron Home - one of only 2,000 of these Post-WWII porcelain-enameled steel houses still existing in the nation! Single-level living is a practical convenience, but it's never been so Fun. The house feels spacious and safe, with its large living areas and generously-sized bedrooms. With newer flooring and scads of natural light flowing in, it has the immediate feel of Home. The breezeway is a bit of frosting on the cake that has infinite possibilities. Wander out the back door to see a large lot, running all the way to the east, allowing loads of room for all of your out-door creations - gardening, entertaining, additional storage. The location couldn't be more perfect, starting off with simply being in historic Princeton, Il. - and then just down the street from the hospital and adjacent to Zearing Park! And yes, we have the remedy for that peeling paint issue on the exterior. Some amount of work is needed, but imagine how uniquely beautiful this gem will be! The roof alone is simply gorgeous! See property disclosures for City-mandated electrical update. Sellers are offering a $5000 buyer credit in the form of a check at closing to accommodate those fixes. Selling "as-is". Too, make sure to take a look at the "additional documents" for historical context and construction details. (Warning: at the very least you'll be fascinated, but there's a good chance of a bit of obsession . . . ) Come see this mid-century marvel prized by architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike - and make it your own!

Details

MLS #12747672
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1951
Days On Site12
Listing Provided ByLandmark Realty of Illinois LLC | Beth Mulcahy

Features

Bed(s)2
Bath(s) 1 Total
SQ Feet1,013
Garage1
Story(s)1
Acreage0.27

Interior

Rooms Total5
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
AppliancesRange, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Laundry FeaturesMain Level, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesBreezeway
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
Construction MaterialsOther

Parking

Parking FeaturesConcrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces1

Utilities

SewerPublic Sewer
ElectricCircuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Location

Community FeaturesPark

Taxes

Tax Year2025
Tax Annual Amount1658

Area Information

StateIL
CountyBureau
CityPrinceton
Zip Code61356
AreaHollowayville | Princeton
School DistrictPrinceton High School
High SchoolPrinceton High School
Listing VS Median (in 61356)
Price:
$119,500
low | high
Med:
$265,000
71.757322175732% of Average
sqft:
1,013
low | high
Med:
1,567
4.689042448174% of Average
$ / sqft:
$118
low | high
Med:
$169
6.643160584546% of Average
On site:
12
low | high
Med:
36
33.333333333333% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 61356

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StateIL
CountyBureau
CityPrinceton
Zip Code61356
AreaHollowayville | Princeton
School DistrictPrinceton High School
High SchoolPrinceton High School
Listing VS Median (in 61356)
Price:
$119,500
low | high
Med:
$265,000
71.757322175732% of Average
sqft:
1,013
low | high
Med:
1,567
4.689042448174% of Average
$ / sqft:
$118
low | high
Med:
$169
6.643160584546% of Average
On site:
12
low | high
Med:
36
33.333333333333% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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sqft: 760 - 1,000
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Listing Updated: September 6, 2026 at 11:16:41 PM PDT