Under $75K Thursday – Brick c.1921 Illinois Handyman Special $75K
OHU50K Notes $75,000
She’s a classic! Built in 1921, this three bedroom, one bath Illinois handyman special is a classic and classy Traditional style home. Except for the kitchen, the 2,173-sf home is like a time capsule with her redeemable hardwood floors, original windows, unpainted woodwork, built-ins, French doors and crown molding. And how about that sunroom!?
Realtor Comments
This stately brick home has all the original character and abundant potential! Main floor boasts double entry, inviting open staircase, formal dining room, huge living room plus bonus sunroom, kitchen with breakfast area, pantry and door to the expansive 33′ x 18′ deck in the mostly fenced backyard. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main floor. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and full bath plus a walk up floored attic. Master bedroom has a wall of closets and bonus sitting area. The garage has additional parking off the alley.
- 3bed
- 1bath
- Circa 1921
1222 W Lincoln Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032 $75,000
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.
Family History
This was the home of Malcolm R. McKinley (1889-1967) and his wife Edith Meyers McKinley (1901-1992). Malcolm, who went by Abe, was a warehouseman for Standard Oil. The couple had no children, but lived a very affluent life style for a head of a family with only an 8th grade education. In 1954, Abe was presented by his employer with a gift of paid vacations for the rest of his life. This didn’t mean simply his paid salary. This meant, Standard Oil would actually pay for the vacation. And the McKinleys certainly took advantage of this gift. They went to Ireland, England, Norway, the Mediterranean, and South Africa among other places. Man, nowadays we don’t even get a free Thanksgiving turkey from our employers anymore.
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