205 White St, Congerville, IL, 61729
About This Home
A rare opportunity to enjoy space, versatility, and an idyllic country setting—without sacrificing convenience. Set on over an acre of land, this unique 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the feel of a private “farmette,” complete with a barn and additional outbuilding. Whether you envision keeping a bountiful garden, running a small business, or simply enjoying extra room for hobbies and storage, this property provides exceptional flexibility—all within walking distance to the charm of downtown Congerville. The home features quality craftsmanship throughout, including custom Roecker cabinetry, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring designed for style and easy maintenance, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the great room. The kitchen is appointed with a tasteful backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Recent updates include new floors, renovated kitchen in 2014, new water heater, new roof on house and outbuilding, septic rebuild, exterior paint and new A/C in 2019. This property property offers a solid foundation for its next chapter. It has been owned by one family since it was built in 1946, and is being sold as-is. With its rare combination of acreage, outbuildings, and proximity to town, this is a unique opportunity to create your own country lifestyle.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range Hood,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 1in x 14ft 2in
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 6in x 10ft 2in
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 1in x 10ft 1in
Bedroom4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 8in x 10ft 6in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Central Vacuum,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Great Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 11in x 21ft 7in
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,722
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 8in x 7ft 0in
Main Level
- Area: 1722
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 11ft 11in
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1822103001
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
Lot
- Features: Level,Extra Lot
- Lot size dimensions: IRREGULAR
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,375 | $16,500 |
| Home Insurance * | $105 | $1,260 |
| Property Taxes | $430 | $5,160 |
| Electricity | $132 | $1,589 |
| Total | $2,042 | $24,504 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $249,000 |
| 2026-08-01 | Listed for sale | $272,000 |
| 2012-10-22 | Sold | $18,667 |
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