c.1864 Four Bedroom Illinois Home For Sale $98K
$98,000
Realtor Comments
Charming 4-bedroom home full of potential and ready for your personal touch! This great fixer-upper offers a fantastic opportunity for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Bring your ideas and imagination-whether you’re looking to renovate, update, or customize, the possibilities are endless. Conveniently located and priced to sell, this is your chance to turn potential into value!
- bed
- bath
- Circa 1864
604 N Monroe St, Streator, IL 61364
If interested in a property, please 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.
Brokered by Keller Williams Infinity
Pros
- Small-town pace: usually less traffic and a more community-centered lifestyle.
- More affordable housing than nearby larger metros.
- Close to larger cities for services: you can reach Ottawa and LaSalle/Peru for more shopping, healthcare options, and events, without living in a big city.
- Local parks and outdoor options: good for weekend activities and family recreation.
- Good access to highways/road trips: you’re within driving distance of bigger areas for day trips or longer outings.
- Community familiarity: local schools, churches, and community groups can make it easier to build relationships.
Cons
- Job market may be more limited locally: depending on your industry, you may need to commute to nearby towns or farther.
- Fewer “big city” amenities: dining variety, nightlife, and specialty shopping tend to be less than in larger metro areas.
- Weather: Illinois winters can be harsh, and summers are hot/humid—so seasonal comfort depends on your tolerance.
- Economic fluctuations can hit small cities: smaller places can sometimes have periods of slower growth or business closures.
- Healthcare access for specialists: you may have to travel for certain specialists or advanced services more often than you would in a larger city.
Family History
This was the home of Terrence Richard McGrath (1852-1924), a well-known railroad man in Streator. This 1,406-sf was packed with family members including his wife, Ellen Coleman McGrath (1857-1933 m.1876), and 10 children, Frank, Charles, Blanche, Annie, Mary, Lillian, Terrence, Loretta, Ellen and William. Mr. McGrath purchased the home soon after his marriage in 1876 and passed away in the home in 1924. Mrs. McGrath then relocated to Chicago.
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