523 S Walnut St, Taylorville, IL, 62568
About This Home
Discover this affordable and charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home tucked away with a peaceful setting and added privacy in Taylorville! Offering approximately 700 square feet of comfortable living space, this home is perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a cozy place to call their own. Enjoy relaxing mornings or evenings on the covered porch, plus convenience of a concrete driveway and a 1-car detached garage for extra storage or parking. With its peaceful setting and affordable price point, this property offers a great opportunity to own a home with privacy and potential. Don’t miss your chance to make this one your own!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 11ft 8in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
- Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 700
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 11ft 9in
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 15ft 2in
Main Level
- Area: 700
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 17132740501100
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Features: Dead End Street
- Lot size dimensions: Irregular
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $302 | $3,624 |
| Home Insurance * | $73 | $876 |
| Property Taxes | $74 | $888 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $579 | $6,948 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Price change | $53,000 |
| 2026-06-23 | Price change | $59,900 |
| 2026-05-21 | Listed for sale | $64,900 |
| 2025-04-07 | Sold | $19,000 |
| 2017-05-12 | Sold | $10,000 |
| 2005-03-24 | Sold | $2,000 |
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