Under 100K Sunday – c.1857 Illinois Fixer Upper $100K
OHU50K Notes $100,000
Here is a five-bedroom, one-bath Illinois fixer upper with a large front porch, curved staircase, marble fireplace, and a two-story carriage house.
Realtor Comments
If you like old world charm, very artistic and with historic charm this home is for you. Original woodwork galore, a gorgeous curved Italianate staircase, hardwood floors and a marble fireplace are just a few of the treasures you’ll find here in this 3-6 bedroom home. Double staircases, a brick patio, and 2 story carriage barn complete the reasons to love this home! The seller will also be handing over the original skeleton key that can open every door in the home as well as showing the buyers the secret compartment upstairs.
With cosmetic repairs and updates this home has the potential to be as grand as when it was built. The home was in the same family for almost 100 years and much research has been done to provide you with all of its magnificent history from the years bygone. Walking in the front door you will find a business registration from the 1930’s still attached to the windowpane from when the home was previously used as an antique shop and a furniture reproduction shop. Lots of pictures help to tell the stories of the years of its life and will be passed onto the new owner.
Great for entertaining with a large kitchen and separate dining room. Main level bedroom, laundry, bathroom, and an additional room that could be used as an office space. The 3 remaining bedrooms upstairs along with 3 additional bonus rooms which have their own private staircase. New roof on porch and house in 2021, new furnace in 2021, and new windows throughout in 2022. You won’t get character like this in any new home so don’t miss your chance at a piece of history! Lots of building material & supplies to finish various projects stay. Kitchen cabinets, appliances, drywall, ceramic tiles, wood laminate flooring, soaker tub & toilet.
- 5 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1857
If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
335 N Galena St, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 $100,000
- Contact Realtor: Brenda Stanfield
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Family History
This home was owned by the Mclellan family in the 1930s and 1940s. Buford Paul Mclellan ( 1902-2000) married Clara Liebeck in 1927 and soon after purchased this home. The couple had two children, Jackie and Jeannette. Buford was a master craftsman who ran a cabinet making business from the home while Clara ran the antique shop end of the business.
This quote was taken from a letter sent by McClellan’s Shop in 1934 which was located in this home: “Pull up your buggy to the deep front porch and have a sweet tea in the porch swing while watching the world pass by.”
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Location of This Illinois Fixer Upper
Pros and Cons of Tiskilwa, Illinois
Pros
- Quintessential small-town charm with historic buildings
- Strong sense of community where neighbors know each other
- Peaceful rural setting in the Illinois Valley
- Low cost of living compared to larger cities
- Lower crime rates than urban areas
- Beautiful natural surroundings with proximity to Hennepin Canal and Illinois River
- Rich agricultural heritage and local farming community
- Less traffic and noise pollution
- Nearby outdoor recreation including hiking at Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Annual Pow Wow Days festival that celebrates local heritage
Cons
- Very limited job opportunities within the village itself
- Significant distance from major metropolitan areas and amenities
- Limited shopping, dining, and entertainment options
- Small population (typically under 1,000 residents)
- Limited public transportation options
- Healthcare facilities are limited, requiring travel to larger towns
- Few educational options beyond the local school
- Limited housing market with fewer options and slower turnover
- Fewer services and amenities than larger communities
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