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1247 Emerson Ave, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

4beds
2baths
1,239sqft
$195,000
$157price/sqft
$1,526/moest. monthly cost
$61,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Check out this charming bungalow in the highly sought after historic LeClaire area of Edwardsville. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch. Evening strolls to LeClaire Park. Jump on the bike trail just three houses away! This home features oodles of historic charm & character inside and out. Nearly every room is freshly painted. One bedroom on the main floor with double closet, along with the kitchen, dining room, living room and full bath. Three bedrooms & a half bath upstairs. Kitchen appliances stay. Plenty of storage in the basement. Fenced in backyard. Kitchen appliances stay. Newer roof (2019) and newer HVAC (2021). Easy access to all the best that Edwardsville has to offer and you can start enjoying it before summer. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information to their satisfaction. Showings start Friday the 27th. Call your favorite agent today to schedule your personal tour.

Getting Around

77
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

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8/10
Liberty Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
6/10
Edwardsville High SchoolGrades 9-121.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1929

Materials

  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Portable Dishwasher,Microwave,Gas Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Bathroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,239

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,239
  • Total interior livable area: 1,239 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 142151412204008
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,551 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard,Level,Near Public Transit

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: 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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tornado
Earthquake
Hail
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

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 $986$11,832
Home Insurance *$120$1,440
Property Taxes $290$3,480
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,526$18,312
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$52,320/yr
40% on housing$45,780/yr
45% on housing$40,693/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: 11.2%
11.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$157This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62025$338
Madison County$154

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62025$154
Madison County$119

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
2026-04-01Price change$195,000
2026-02-27Listed for sale$200,000
2007-06-26Sold$129,000
2006-03-20Sold$137,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrandyn E Rust
BrokerageReal Point Realty Inc.

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