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517 S 5th StreetPrinceton, IL 61356

Single Family · 5 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2,986 Sq. ft.
$240,000 Re-activated

517 S 5th Street Overview

Time on Site:
18 days
Visits:
3

Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natural light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.

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517 S 5th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,986
  • Price/Sq.ft. $80

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 500
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Logan Junior High School
  • High School: Princeton High School

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1958

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Bureau
  • MLS Area Major: Princeton
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Township: Princeton

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,626.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 1616427001
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 2986
  • Basement SqFt.: 908
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 2078
  • Upper SqFt.: 908

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5

Building Interior

  • Below Grade Finished Area: 908

General Information

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Living Area: 2986
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Rooms Total: 10

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101 X 105
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 12X21

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 16X13

Room: Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 12X10

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X22

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X20

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X15

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16X21

Room: Office

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X10

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Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13X14

Room: Bedroom 5

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11X10

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14X24

517 S 5th Street Neighborhood

Community

61356 (PRINCETON) Demographics

48
Median Age
59
Population Density (per sq. mile)
40%
College Educated
$54,959
Estimated Median Income
3,361
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,260
Estimated Total Renters
73% / 27%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

517 S 5th Street Monthly Cost

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517 S 5th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$256,067
Average List Price
$141
Average Price per Square Foot
12
Properties Sold
73
Average Days on Market
37
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

517 S 5th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Re-activated
6/16/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Contingent
6/11/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 11, 2026