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$19,875
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
1,190 SqFt
Active
217 N MARKET ST Golconda, IL 62938-9998
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,190 sqft
Price per Sqft $16
Subdivision Lusk
MLS Listing ID QC4268655
Bedrooms 3
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $120
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 66x132
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to a remarkable circa 1860s-1880s Italianate brick building in the heart of historic Golconda. This two-story structure sits on a prime .20-acre corner lot where Decatur meets Market Street in downtown Golconda. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Classic Italianate features from the Ohio River commerce era including distinctive bracketed cornice, segmented arch windows with brick voussoirs, solid brick construction, and period addition. Historic character intact throughout! PROPERTY FEATURES: * Prime corner lot on historic Market Street * .20 acres with outbuilding and 2-car garage * Views of Golconda Marina and Ohio River * Adjacent to Sheriff's office, heart of downtown * Walking distance to all historic amenities RARE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY: Complete restoration project for the passionate preservationist. Gutted interior (no power/water) requires comprehensive renovation. Solid brick construction provides exceptional foundation for transformation into historic residence, mixed-use space, professional offices, boutique inn, or gallery. Golconda, Pope County seat since 1816, is a charming Ohio River town rich in history with access to river, marina, and Shawnee National Forest. PRICED AT $19,875 - More than just real estate, this is your chance to preserve Golconda's architectural heritage and restore a building that once symbolized prosperity in this historic river town.
Location
State IL
County Pope
Area Out Of Market Area
Zoning Rd 10
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space, Egress Window
Interior
Heating None
Cooling None
Fireplace N
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Water
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Water Other
Level or Stories 2 Stories
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Pope Co
Middle Schools Pope County
High Schools Pope County
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