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511 Richardson Avenue Ashton, IL 61006

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,880 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type 2 Story

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,880 sqft

Price per Sqft $98

MLS Listing ID 202503388

Style 2 Story

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Annual Tax Amount $4,417

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Property Sub-Type 2 Story

Property Description

Freshly painted front porch brings to life this piece of history! This house, constructed in 1920, was designed by the renowned Rockford architect Jesse Barloga. It includes a copy of the complete architectural plans and stands as the 15th project by Mr. Barloga, originally commissioned by the Stephan family of Ashton. Situated just two blocks from AFC Middle/High School, which also serves as the bus loading area for the elementary school in Franklin Grove, the home boasts three bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering 1,880 square feet of living space. Most of the original features remain intact, including a spacious living room with a working gas fireplace, a large dining room, and an updated kitchen featuring new cabinets and countertops. There is also a delightful breakfast nook situated between the kitchen and dining room, equipped with a swinging butler's door. A staircase trimmed in walnut leads to the second floor, where you'll find a charming three-season sun porch complete with original accordion windows that open to a western view. Three bedrooms, and spacious closet and full bath complete the upstairs. The basement includes a commode and sink, along with a large laundry room, canning room, furnace room, and coal room. Although these spaces are unfinished, they are built with sturdy brick. Recent updates include a new roof installed in 2016, new gutters added in 2025, fresh interior paint completed in 2025, and all original hardwood flooring sanded and stained in 2025. The home is equipped with forced air heating and central air conditioning, along with a one-car Model A garage.

Location

State IL

County Lee County

Rooms

Family Room No

Basement Full

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Dining Room Yes

Interior

Hot Water Electric

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Brick/Stone

Garage Spaces 1.0

Roof Type Shingle

Building

Sewer City/Community

Water City/Community

Schools

Elementary Schools Ashton Franklin Center Elem

Middle Schools Ashton Franklin Center Middle

High Schools Ashton Franklin Center High

School District Ashton Franklin Center School District

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John And Sheryl Peterson

511 Richardson Avenue Ashton, IL 61006

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