This home is a real charmer with it's dignified setting on North Main street, in historic Princeton, Illinois ! The curb appeal is obvious as you travel past this gem, whether driving or walking. The wrap around porch and "turret" like roof line all make the home stand out. Inside you will find beautiful hardwood floors, tall ceilings, crown moldings, pocket doors, a built in pass thru hutch from the kitchen to the dining room. The front parlor has a historic fireplace that although it is not functional, still adds a great feel to the homes interior. Recent improvements include many thermal windows, a new roof and gutters, furnace and a/c upgrade in 2017. The home has a functional full basement with a outside entrance. A floored attic also adds storage space or possibilities for future living space. This home has had a rich history of ownership by the "who's who" of Bureau County. The Zearing and Noble families have all enjoyed living here. Most recently, the home was used for a local insurance office where they lovingly maintained the interior, giving the home the respect it deserved. Please note the kitchen cabinetry have been removed to allow for a office space. With some simple renovations, this home will be ready to bring enjoyment to your family. Come take a look at the possibilities.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
$139Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Raymond Mabry• Harvest Realty and Development
This home is a real charmer with it's dignified setting on North Main Street. Recently used as a local insurance agency , the home has so many possibilities, including being repurposed back to a residence ! What sets this apart really starts with the tremendous curb appeal as the home is set back from the busy street just enough to still be noticed but far enough to add a certain tranquility. The homes architecture is distinct, with the wrap around porch and turret style roof line. The wood details of the trim and shakes bring additional character to the forefront. Inside you will find well preserved hard wood floors, a fireplace, tall ceilings, leaded glass, built in pantry and a pass thru where food and dishes were slid from the kitchen to the dining room. With as many as 5 offices spaces and a reception area, this previous home is "move in" for any business that is looking for high traffic counts, open floor plan yet privacy, ample parking, ramped front door way. The roof and gutters were just replaced this year, newer vinyl windows installed past 20 years, furnace/ ac updated in 2017. The interior has great wall colors with bright work areas both from good lighting and ample windows. It makes coming to work seem like a joy. A full basement allows access to the homes mechanicals....along with a stair to basement there is a separate outside entrance to bring in those bulky items. The floored attic is a walk up with possible expansion or just good dry storage. We encourage all prospective buyers to contact the City of Princeton Planning and Zoning office to confirm actual zoning and discuss what specific business you would want to have in this location. Probably without question one of our show place corners on Main Street that has not been available for the past 20 years. Easy to view, contact your favorite Realtor today ! Please note age of home is estimated, I was unable to find a date of construction . The utilities and insurance costs are available to interested purchasers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,836 (+6.7%)
$14,956 + $18,842
$33,798
2024
$2,658 (+6.7%)
$14,956 + $18,842
$33,798
2023
$2,492 (+5.8%)
$14,005 + $17,644
$31,649
2022
$2,355 (+2.3%)
$12,898 + $16,250
$29,148
2021
$2,303 (+3.2%)
$12,093 + $15,235
$27,328
2020
$2,231 (−0.4%)
$11,447 + $14,422
$25,869
2019
$2,239 (+1.9%)
$11,028 + $13,894
$24,922
2018
$2,198 (+0.7%)
$10,896 + $13,728
$24,624
2016
$2,182 (+0.6%)
$10,749 + $13,542
$24,291
2015
$2,169 (+8.4%)
$10,468 + $13,189
$23,657
2013
$2,001
$10,341 + $13,029
$23,370
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
91 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1886
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
16-16-107-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
B3
Professional Office District
The B3 district is intended to accommodate professional office uses primarily in residential style structures and to serve as a transitional district between downtown commercial areas and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Office
Park & open space
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Princeton, IL • 61356
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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14
39
20
56
34
64
44
73
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86
67
81
62
81
55
70
47
50
35
36
21
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Princeton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 324 N Main St
$168,803
$697 under list price of $170K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $185K.