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212 W Sylvia Ave, Christopher, IL, 62822

3beds
1baths
1,040sqft
$35,000
$34price/sqft
$417/moest. monthly cost
$16,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming bungalow in the heart of Christopher, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and over 1,000 sq. ft. of living space. Built in 1925, this home sits on a desirable corner lot with mature trees and classic curb appeal. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room with large windows, an eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry, and bedrooms that provide flexible options for rest, work, or hobbies. The home retains character details alongside potential for updates, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking for a project with lasting value. A covered side porch and storage shed add outdoor convenience, while the location places you close to schools, parks, and town amenities. Owned by respected local author and musician Scott Ebeling, this property carries a creative legacy and unique story, ready for its next chapter. This is an opportunity to own a piece of Christopher history at an attainable price. Schedule your showing today and bring your vision to life in this well-located home.

Getting Around

50
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
5/10
Christopher High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

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,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom1

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

Bedroom2

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

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 12ft 0in

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

  • Heating features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,040
  • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 15ft 0in

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in

Main Level

  • Area: 1040

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0625118001

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,800 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 136

Parking

  • Parking features: Gravel

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
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

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 $176$2,112
Home Insurance *$77$924
Property Taxes $34$408
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$417$5,004
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$14,297/yr
40% on housing$12,510/yr
45% on housing$11,120/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: 13.0%
13.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.8%
2.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$34This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62822$54
Franklin County$84

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62822
Franklin 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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-18Listed for sale$39,000
2026-02-16Listing removed$39,000
2025-10-27Price change$39,000
2025-10-07Price change$45,500
2025-08-15Listed for sale$52,000
2024-08-31Listing removed$34,900
2024-08-27Price change$34,900
2024-08-14Listed for sale$42,000
2024-06-19Listing removed--
2024-05-14Price change$49,900
2024-04-04Price change$59,000
2024-03-20Listed for sale$69,000
2022-06-09Sold$9,000
2022-05-12Pending sale$12,000
2022-02-03Listed for sale$12,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRobert Owsley
BrokerageSouthern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin

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