




540 E Main St, Du Quoin, IL, 62832
About This Home
Step into classic elegance at this beautifully maintained historic residence at 540 E Main Street. Bursting with character, the home features rich hardwood floors, original woodwork, and elegant pocket doors separating the living and dining rooms-blending vintage craftsmanship with modern convenience. A grand front entry with sidelights welcomes you into sun-filled spaces, including a dining room bay window perfect for gathering with family and friends. The kitchen is a chef's delight with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, discover four spacious bedrooms with tall ceilings and abundant natural light, along with a remodeled full bath that's both stylish and functional. The home's updated zoned HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round. The finished lower level offers a family room, rec space, office nook, laundry area, and bonus storage, providing versatile living space for every lifestyle. Step outside to your own private retreat: a wrap-around front porch invites relaxing mornings, while a huge deck with permanent umbrellas is perfect for entertaining. The fully fenced backyard features stone hardscaping, a fire pit, garden plot with raised beds, and a stunning weeping willow. A detached 2-car garage completes this exceptional property.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,180 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island,Pantry),Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13x16
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 12x24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14x14
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 2611910280
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 200x75x132x55x75x25
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Hail
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 | $1,440 | $17,280 |
| Home Insurance * | $282 | $3,384 |
| Property Taxes | $337 | $4,044 |
| Electricity | $167 | $2,012 |
| Total | $2,226 | $26,712 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Price change | $303,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | Listed for sale | $312,000 |
| 2026-02-01 | Listing removed | $312,000 |
| 2025-08-01 | Listed for sale | $312,000 |
