Positioned on an expansive 0.91-acre wooded corner lot in Toulon, Illinois, this grand 1889 Victorian residence delivers 2,960 square feet of monumental living space for under $150K ($47 per square foot).
Pairing authentic late-19th-century craftsmanship with crucial capital upgrades already completed, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom property offers a rare combination of historic scale and practical systems readiness.
Property Highlights & Value Points
Museum-Grade Period Details: Retains incredible original woodwork, solid wood doors with brass hardware and working skeleton keys, stunning pocket doors, and a breathtaking two-story foyer featuring a custom rounded stairwell.
Multiple Victorian Fireplaces: Features ornate period fireplaces anchoring the grand living room, family room, and the expansive primary suite.
Expansive Primary Suite: Designed with space for a king-sized bed, built-in dressers, and classic pocket doors separating the sleeping quarters from a private study.
Major Capital Upgrades Completed: Eliminates standard historic restoration debt with a brand-new roof and new sheeting, a newer boiler and water heater, an updated electrical panel, fresh kitchen/bath flooring, and newly painted porch and patio areas.
Park-Like Grounds & Garages: Set amidst mature trees on a nearly one-acre private parcel complete with two detached garages for ample storage and parking.
Investment & Acquisition Context
Value-Add Equity Spread: Offered at $139,900 “as-is,” the home requires some localized TLC and cosmetic finishing, but its heavy-ticket mechanical and structural milestones have already been addressed.
Rural Country Setting: Provides a peaceful small-town lifestyle while remaining accessible to regional central Illinois employment and transport corridors.
Listed by: Mark A Rosenberg mark@oakwoodrealestate.net, Oakwood Real Estate
Zillow link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/404-N-Washington-St-Toulon-IL-61483/115748016_zpid/