Save This Old c.1857 Illinois Victorian Fixer Upper For Sale $20K

$20,000

 

This Illinois Victorian fixer upper needs a savior. The diamond in the rough has some gorgeous elements worthy of a sympathetic restoration. The home is a three-bedroom, one-bath for sale by owner.

 

Zillow Comments

This 1857 home in Oakland IL is in need of someone with the time to put some love and care into it. Parts of the remodel have been done but time will not allow us to finish this. There are many intricate details in the fixtures, 8 foot doors and trim work left throughout the house. Roof is in good shape, as well as foundation. Mini splits are in most rooms for heating and cooling.

• 3bd
• 1ba
• 2,400sqft
• 6,969sqft lot
• Circa 1857

 

109 N Walnut St, Oakland, IL 61943

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. 

Contact Property Owner: (217) 454-7475

Google Map

Niche

 

 

 

Family History

I am going to hedge my bets when I suggest that this home was owned by Dr. Willis Peak, and his wife Mary. Street numbers change, so I can’t be sure.

 

*

*

*

 

Location of This Illinois Victorian Fixer Upper

Pros and Cons of Oakland, Illinois

Pros

• Small-town charm with a population under 1,000 offering a genuine close-knit community
• Low cost of living compared to Illinois and national averages
• Affordable housing prices with good value for money
• Low crime rates typical of small rural communities
• Peaceful, quiet atmosphere away from urban congestion
• Located in scenic east-central Illinois with natural beauty
• Proximity to Lake Oakland for local recreation
• Short drive to Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail for outdoor activities
• Strong sense of community where neighbors know each other
• Less than 30 minutes from the university town of Charleston (Eastern Illinois University)

Cons

• Limited economic opportunities and job market
• Few retail, dining, and entertainment options within town
• Distance from major cities (approximately 25 miles to Mattoon, 150 miles to Indianapolis)
• Limited public transportation options
• Few healthcare facilities requiring travel for specialized medical care
• Limited educational facilities beyond K-12
• Fewer amenities and services common in larger towns
• May feel isolating for those used to urban environments
• Limited cultural and entertainment diversity
• Harsh Midwest winter weather and hot, humid summers

 

 

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*