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601 Lincoln St, Lerna, IL, 62440

4beds
2baths
1,400sqft
$40,000
$29price/sqft
$424/moest. monthly cost
$16,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

4 bed 2 bath home with garage on a corner lot. This home has lots of potential for someone who is handy, needs some work. New roof and hot water heater in 2024. Also, upgraded to 200 amp service. We have put a lot of work into this home. The home is livable as is, you can work on the home while you stay there if needed. The fridge and dishwasher were purchased in 2025 and will come with the home. The price is now firm.

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Charleston Middle SchoolGrades 7-88.2 mi
2/10
Charleston High SchoolGrades 9-128.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1971

Materials

  • Roof: Shake / Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Garbage disposal,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Walk-in Closet,Fireplace Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 11001874000
  • Zoning: RES

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage - Detached

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
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

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 $202$2,424
Home Insurance *$35$420
Property Taxes $57$684
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$424$5,088
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$14,537/yr
40% on housing$12,720/yr
45% on housing$11,306/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: 10.4%
10.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.8%
-3.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$29This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62440
Coles County$94

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62440$72
Coles County$109

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-30Price change$40,000
2026-07-10Price change$50,000
2026-06-18Listed for sale$60,000
2024-02-26Sold$10,500
2024-02-13Pending sale$10,000
2024-02-10Listed for sale$10,000
2021-09-27Listing removed--
2021-03-02Price change$40,000
2020-09-29Listed for sale$45,000

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner

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