Step into the character and craftsmanship of this beautiful 4-bedroom Victorian home located just two blocks from downtown Morris. Filled with original details, you'll find hardwood floors, pocket doors, French doors, oversized 8-inch baseboards, original trim work, and classic panel doors that give this home a timeless feel. Over the years, the home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic charm. Improvements within the last 15 years include newer windows, roof, updated electrical service inside and out, dual HVAC systems, most plumbing, extensive wall insulation, a rear addition, and a fully insulated and heated detached 2-car garage. The main-floor kitchen features custom cabinetry, marble countertops, a Bosch double oven, and Bosch dishwasher. A second kitchen upstairs, along with laundry facilities on both levels, offers flexibility for related living, multigenerational households, or extended guest accommodations. Enjoy being within walking distance of downtown Morris, local parks, the public pool, library, and the I&M Canal. Whether you're looking for a spacious single-family home or a property that can accommodate related living, this one offers a rare combination of historic character, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. The property is currently occupied by tenants in both the upper and lower units. Both tenants are on month-to-month lease agreements.
Downtown, located between the Illinois River and U.S. Route 6, is a historic and walkable Morris neighborhood with a riverfront park edge and a classic courthouse-square streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Liberty Street and Jackson Street, where brick storefronts frame independent cafes, antique shops, and local bars. Grundy County Courthouse anchors the civic core with limestone formality and a steady weekday rhythm. The Morris Theatre Guild adds a small-stage cultural pulse in a restored downtown setting. Along the river, Goold’s Shanty and the adjacent riverwalk set a relaxed, outdoorsy counterpoint to the grid of blocks.
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222 W Jackson St · $319,000
$327K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $327K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$319,000
Median list price in this area is $308,324. (3% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
Walk-in closets
10 total rooms
Unfinished full basement
Separate dining room
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second floor (carpet)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Main-level kitchen with eating area/breakfast bar (ceramic tile)
Second-floor secondary kitchen
Double oven
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main and upper levels
Laundry closet and multiple laundry locations
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood in living, dining and sitting areas
Ceramic tile in main kitchen and mud room
Carpet in bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in second-floor kitchen
Other flooring in one bedroom
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Fenced yard
Corner lot
School bus service
Located in a historical district
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two stories
Fee simple ownership
Rehab completed in 2016
100+ years old
Built before 1978
Parking
2-car garage (detached, owned)
Gravel driveway with off-street parking
Alley access
Total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Aluminum siding
Asphalt roof
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community amenities include park, pool, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, paved streets
Other
Property is currently being leased
Parcel number available
Electricity and solar
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