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1914 Illinois Ave, Murphysboro, IL, 62966

2beds
1baths
700sqft
$69,900
$100price/sqft
$738/moest. monthly cost
$29,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming 2 bedroom starter home with a basement and 1 car attached garage that is move in ready with several updates throughout. This home comes with all the appliances and features a large shaded fenced backyard, perfect for pets, kids or entertaining. Inside you'll find hardwood floors along with new laminate flooring, an updated kitchen, remodeled bathroom with a newer shower in 2024, and new interior doors and garage door. Additional updates include newer appliances, newer wood and chain-link fencing, and updated electrical panel and circuit breakers in 2024. The basement includes a sump pump for added peace of mind. Major mechanical updates include heat and air installed in 2015, attic insulation added in 2015 and water heater replaced in 2014. A large shed in the backyard provides extra storage space.

Getting Around

27
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
5/10
2/10
Murphysboro High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

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

Additional Room

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 26ft 6in x 22ft 2in

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 11ft 0in

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11ft 4in x 9ft 0in

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 700
  • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 8ft 5in

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14ft 29in x 11ft 7in

Main Level

  • Area: 700

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0932478013

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Features: Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 55 x 219

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached
  • 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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $353$4,236
Home Insurance *$148$1,776
Property Taxes $107$1,284
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$738$8,856
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$25,302/yr
40% on housing$22,140/yr
45% on housing$19,680/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.3%
9.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$100This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62966$81
Jackson County$92

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62966$67
Jackson County$70

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-22Listed for sale$69,900
2013-09-09Sold$42,000
2013-07-23Listed for sale$42,000
2007-06-29Sold$66,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichelle R Bennett
BrokerageRIVER 2 RIVER REALTY, INC.

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