NEW 12 HRS AGO

For sale

$275,000

Est. $2,059/mo —

•

1,598

sq ft

508 S 8th St, Princeton, IL 61356

About this home

Discover the charm of this distinctive brick ranch tucked away on a peaceful lot just at the edge Princeton. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of living space, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own! Inside, you'll find a spacious sunken living room, a separate formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday meals. The generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room to unwind, while the finished basement takes this home to the next level with approximately 1,000 additional square feet and a wet bar-ideal for hosting friends, game nights, or creating your own entertainment retreat. The exterior offers just as much to appreciate, including a heated 2-car garage, a concrete patio framed by a brick perimeter wall, and an attached storage shed for extra storage. All appliances are included for added convenience. Lots of updated in the last two years including all new flooring on the main level except for the bedrooms, new walk in shower, new kitchen sink, two new toilets, paint, and more. If you've been searching for a home with room to spread out and the potential to create something truly special, this Princeton-area property is worth a closer look. Schedule your showing and imagine the possibilities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$172Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Janelle McCarter • Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

Listing updated: Oct 24, 2026 at 08:49pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12747250

Payment calculator

$2,059 per month

Principal and interest$1,519

Property taxes

$415

HOA dues

Home insurance

$124

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lincoln Elementary School

Public 3-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Logan Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

5/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

508 S 8th St · $275,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 57 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $156,177. (43% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Finished basement with recreation and family areas, storage space, and a concrete foundation
Full attic with pull-down stairs
Gas-log fireplace in the basement

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Basement bathroom

Kitchen
Range and refrigerator
Breakfast bar and table space

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Basement laundry

Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 508 S 8th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12747250

Oct 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

$275,000

$172/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11992929

Apr 8, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$196,000

$123/sq ft

Mar 1, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Mar 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

$191,999

$120/sq ft

+27

Feel right at home in this charming, meticulously-maintained, brick ranch in a quiet subdivision on the outskirts of Princeton. This unique 3-bed, 2.5-bath home has plenty of living space, with large sunken living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, large bedrooms, and an extra 1,000 square feet of finished basement that includes a wet bar. Other features include heated 2-car garage, concrete patio with brick perimeter wall, and attached storage shed. All appliances to stay. Be the one to write the next chapter in this distinctive home. Call for a showing today!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11147318

Jul 10, 2021

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,986 (+47.3%)

$9,646 + $60,774

$70,420

2024

$3,385 (−1.7%)

$9,646 + $60,774

$70,420

2023

$3,445 (−0.8%)

$9,033 + $56,910

$65,943

2022

$3,473 (−3.2%)

$8,319 + $52,413

$60,732

2021

$3,588 (−0.6%)

$7,800 + $49,140

$56,940

2020

$3,608 (−1.6%)

$7,384 + $46,516

$53,900

2019

$3,665 (+2.4%)

$7,114 + $44,813

$51,927

2018

$3,580 (+1.4%)

$7,029 + $44,277

$51,306

2016

$3,531 (+0.4%)

$6,934 + $43,677

$50,611

2015

$3,516 (+9.0%)

$6,753 + $42,537

$49,290

2013

$3,227

$6,671 + $42,020

$48,691

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

113 ft.

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bureau County

APN

16-15-302-007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 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

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Historical weather

Princeton, IL • 61356

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 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.

11.3 hrs

6.6 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 508 S 8th St

$273,940

$1,060 under list price of $275K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $179K to $325K.

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$265,000 Last sold price
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6 years newer
no basement
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$215,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
432 E Crown St, Princeton, IL 61356
$53/sq ft
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unfinished basement
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$178,900 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
507 S 9th St, Princeton, IL 61356
$53/sq ft
22 years newer
no basement
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$225,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths1,722 sq ft
465 Prouty Dr, Princeton, IL 61356
$41/sq ft
larger lot
10 years older

Rental earnings

Est. $2,127 per month, based on comparable rentals

Contact listing agent

Janelle McCarter

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

815-252-7283

jalilley24@yahoo.com

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