26 Lafayette St, Saunemin, IL, 61769
About This Home
Step into the warmth and character of this inviting 2 story home offering over 2,000 sq ft of living space in a small town setting. The home features 3-4 bedrooms, including 2 tandem bedrooms that offer flexible options for a nursery, office, or additional living space. You will find 2 full bathrooms, including a recently updated first floor bath. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the large enclosed front porch or spending time in the nice sized yard with room to play, garden or entertain. Located just a short distance from the local park and grade school. New metal roof in 2021, New furnace in 2025, New flooring all throughout the house. Comfort, character and convenience all in one welcoming home. Schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned
- Laundry features: Main Level,Common Area
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 8X18
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10X13
Enclosed Porch
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 10X26
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Pantry
- Window features: Drapes,Blinds
- Flooring: Laminate,Carpet
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,726
- Total interior livable area: 2,025 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Walk-in),Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 377
- Dimensions: 13X29
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13X12
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5X5
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 171715455009
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned,Ceiling Fan(s)
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Mature Trees
- Lot size dimensions: 175x125
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Tornado
- 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 | $884 | $10,608 |
| Home Insurance * | $191 | $2,292 |
| Property Taxes | $274 | $3,288 |
| Electricity | $155 | $1,869 |
| Total | $1,504 | $18,048 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Price change | $187,500 |
| 2026-04-03 | Price change | $192,500 |
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
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