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426 S Locust St, Flora, IL, 62839

3beds
1baths
1,040sqft
$79,900
$77price/sqft
$710/moest. monthly cost
$28,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in a great location near the high school! Offering approximately 1,040 square feet plus a basement, this home combines classic character with practical living space. Inside, you'll find spacious rooms, original woodwork and built-ins, and plenty of natural light throughout. The inviting sunroom provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, a reading nook, or extra living space. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and flows nicely into the main living areas, while the basement provides additional storage and utility space. A newer roof adds peace of mind, and the home sits on a nicely sized lot with plenty of yard space to enjoy. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, and town amenities, this property would make a great starter home, investment property, or place to add your personal touches. Don't miss your chance to own this affordable home in a desirable location!

Getting Around

58
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Flora Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
8/10
6/10
Flora High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished,Partial

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 100
  • Dimensions: 10X10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Window features: Screens

Foyer

  • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 20
  • Dimensions: 4X5

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 504
  • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 140
  • Dimensions: 14X10

Laundry

  • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 88
  • Dimensions: 11X8

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 14X12

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 154
  • Dimensions: 14X11

Sun Room

  • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 117
  • Dimensions: 13X9

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 1025346006
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Features: Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 60x130x90x145

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: 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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

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 $404$4,848
Home Insurance *$95$1,140
Property Taxes $81$972
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$710$8,520
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$24,342/yr
40% on housing$21,300/yr
45% on housing$18,933/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: 14.3%
14.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -11.3%
-11.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$77This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62839$87
Clay County$69

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62839
Clay County$71

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
2026-07-01Price change$79,900
2026-05-10Listed for sale$82,900
2011-01-19Sold$18,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentLenard Beard
BrokerageWILEY REALTY GROUP

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