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471 Sulphur Ln, Paris, IL, 61944

5beds
4baths
4,500sqft
$474,999
$106price/sqft
$6,405/moest. monthly cost
$256,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Must see home! Home on the Hill 471 Sulphur Lane | Paris, IL Perched on nearly three acres of beautifully manicured grounds, Home on the Hill is a timeless, well-maintained classic family residence that has been lovingly owned for more than 40 years. This exceptional property affords a rare blend of elegance, warmth, and space-designed for both comfortable everyday living and memorable gatherings. Long cherished as a place for celebration and connection, the home lends itself naturally to holidays, entertaining, and multigenerational living. With expansive indoor spaces, serene outdoor areas, and a peaceful creek running through the lower portion of the property, the setting invites new owners to create traditions of their own for years to come. The grounds reflect the care of a master gardener, with nearly three acres of manicured lawn and thoughtfully planned landscaping. In spring, lily of the valley blanket portions of the property while a wide variety of hostas emerge throughout the gardens. Stone steps lead to the lower grounds and a gently babbling brook, providing a tranquil retreat immersed in nature. Property Highlights Nearly 3 acres of landscaped grounds 4-5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms Office, library, garden room, and multiple living and entertaining spaces Exceptional storage throughout, including walk-in attic, cedar closet, and dry basement Solid wood doors, plaster walls, and Andersen windows throughout Attached 3-car garage with breezeway and circular drive ADT home security system Main Floor Back Entryway - Built-in wall cabinetry and closet, tile flooring (9'3" x 7'5") Breakfast Nook - Opens to the kitchen, hardwood flooring (9' x 10'8") Office - Hardwood flooring (11' x 12') Full Bathroom #1 - Shower, linen closet, tile flooring (7' x 4'10") Kitchen - Custom all-wood cherry cabinetry, soft closing drawer system, tile flooring (14'3" x 12'11") Formal Dining Room - Two windows, wainscoting, exterior door to deck and grill, hardwood flooring (16'5" x 17') Front Entry & Foyer - Tile flooring, closet, solid hardwood door with solid brass hardware (14'6" x 7'2") Stairwell - wooden steps with carpet runway, wainscoting on both sides of the stairwell Formal Living Room - Three windows, gas fireplace, carpet flooring (16'4" x 24'10") Garden Room - 2.5 walls of windows, exterior door to deck, whitewashed hardwood flooring, dedicated baseboard heating (18'10" x 18'4") Library - Built-in shelves to the ceiling with cabinetry below on two long walls, hardwood flooring, wainscoting, gas fireplace (14' x 18'8") Primary Suite - French-door entry from main living area Bedroom with two windows and hardwood flooring (13'10" x 16'8") Hallway with built-in closets on both sides (7'3" x 7'6") Primary Bathroom #2 - Window, tile flooring, jetted tub, linen closet (11'2" x 7'2") Second Floor Walk-In Attic - Wood flooring, insulated (not climate controlled) (19'4" x 20'3") Walk-In Cedar Closet - Hanging and shelving storage (4'8" x 9') Bedroom #2 - Two windows, hardwood flooring, walk-in closet with attic storage access (13'10" x 14') Bathroom #3 - Full bath with tub/shower, linen closet, tile flooring, window (8'8" x 6'9") Hall Closet - Storage with whole-house attic fan Bedroom #3 - Three windows, hardwood flooring, three walk-in closets (17'4" x 20'8") Bedroom #4 / Rec Area - Double window, closet, hardwood flooring (16'10" x 14'10") Basement & Systems Dry basement with half bath Walk-in wine cooler and vault for valuables Exterior door providing a second access point Easily accessible approximately 4-foot-high crawl space beneath the entire house (excluding basement) Additional Features Maintained boiler system - zoned Two central air conditioning units - zoned Heated gutters 18" insulation in attic and blown-in insulation in exterior walls

Getting Around

20
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
24
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
7/10
Crestwood Jr High SchoolGrades 6-83.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1956

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Other
  • Roof: Asphalt,Other
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Other,Concrete,Storage Space,Partial

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 196
  • Dimensions: 14X14

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 357
  • Dimensions: 17X21

Bedroom5

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 90
  • Dimensions: 9X10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 289
  • Dimensions: 17X17

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 342
  • Dimensions: 19X18

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Other
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,500
  • Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 14X13

Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 225
  • Dimensions: 15X15

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 400
  • Dimensions: 16X25

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Bathroom (Full)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 238
  • Dimensions: 14X17

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 09190720100400
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Grill,Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 2.90 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 361x361

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Yes,Detached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

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
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

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 $2,401$28,812
Home Insurance *$3,132$37,584
Property Taxes $526$6,312
Electricity $346$4,153
Total$6,405$76,860
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$219,600/yr
40% on housing$192,150/yr
45% on housing$170,800/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: 11.9%
11.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -7.5%
-7.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$106This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 61944$103
Edgar County$107

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 61944
Edgar County$34

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
2026-04-22Listed for sale$499,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMisael Chacon
BrokerageBeycome brokerage realty LLC

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