Welcome home to small-town charm in the quaint community of Compton, Illinois! This delightful home is full of character, offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 beautifully updated full bathrooms, and the perfect blend of original charm and modern conveniences! You'll fall in love with the beautiful original stained glass windows and darling decorative trim on the front porch that give this home so much personality! Inside, you'll find generous living spaces, convenient main-floor laundry, and wonderful updates throughout. The sellers have taken great care in improving this home over the years, including a new septic riser and sump pump in 2021, furnace in 2022, roof and gutters in 2023, fresh exterior paint in 2024, and new front and back doors in 2025! Enjoy the peaceful pace of small-town living while being conveniently located near Route 251 and I-39 for an easy commute. Full of warmth, charm, and thoughtful improvements, this sweet home is ready for its next chapter!
Awesome home with so many updates! Kitchen with all new stainless appliances & granite counters w/ large island & tiled floor. New washer & dryer included & located on main floor. All new hardwood floors & freshly painted thru out! New Central Air, water heater & water softener (owned) Master Bedroom w/ new huge tiled bathroom. New main floor bathroom. Brand new 2 car garage (concrete floor/electric) located behind home with alley access. Only 4 minutes to I-39!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10042554
Mar 27, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$40,000
$28/sq ft
Feb 3, 2019
Pending
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Jan 21, 2019
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Nov 8, 2018
Price Changed
$54,000
$37/sq ft
Sep 19, 2018
Price Changed
$59,000
$41/sq ft
Aug 16, 2018
Price Changed
$65,000
$45/sq ft
Aug 6, 2018
Listed (New)
$69,900
$48/sq ft
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Come see this three bedroom, 1 bath home. Property looks great. Alley access. Enjoy Small town living! Large yard.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09011013
Apr 8, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$16,750
$12/sq ft
Mar 16, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2016
Price Changed
$34,900
$24/sq ft
Dec 31, 2015
Price Changed
$39,900
$28/sq ft
Dec 14, 2015
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Oct 19, 2015
Price Changed
$64,900
$45/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Price Changed
$69,900
$48/sq ft
Aug 13, 2015
Listed (New)
$79,900
$55/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08160700
Feb 22, 2013
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07918173
May 2, 2012
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07287530
Jan 2, 2010
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06521024
Aug 18, 2007
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,475 (+23.2%)
$3,633 + $35,942
$39,575
2024
$2,009 (+20.6%)
$3,079 + $30,459
$33,538
2023
$1,666 (+37.5%)
$2,609 + $25,813
$28,422
2022
$1,211 (+10.7%)
$2,486 + $19,648
$22,134
2021
$1,094 (+18.0%)
$2,302 + $18,193
$20,495
2020
$927 (−31.0%)
$2,235 + $16,172
$18,407
2019
$1,344 (−14.2%)
$2,170 + $15,701
$17,871
2018
$1,567 (−11.5%)
$2,487 + $17,833
$20,320
2017
$1,769 (+23.4%)
$2,415 + $17,314
$19,729
2016
$1,434 (+26.8%)
$2,415 + $17,314
$19,729
2015
$1,131 (−7.7%)
$2,415 + $17,314
$19,729
2014
$1,225 (+2.8%)
$2,595 + $18,709
$21,304
2013
$1,192
$2,595 + $18,709
$21,304
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,346
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
051711155002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Compton, IL • 61318
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 516 W Chestnut St
$149,130
$130 over list price of $149K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $173K.