Land with Home for Sale in Chester, Illinois
718 State St, Chester, IL 62233
Come and see this beautiful circa 1840 classic for yourself. This one could be a beautiful bed/breakfast, VRBO, Corporate retreat/meeting center, Wedding destination...the possibilities are endless. There is a 4 car garage, a BBQ house, beautiful balconies and wrap around porch. 5 bedrooms with 3 full, 2 1/2 bathrooms, full finished basement with living quarters...just too much to describe here. There is an additional 1823 square foot home (102 & 102A Mullins Rd) in the rear (former guest house) currently rented as a duplex. Income is $1100 a month. Qualified buyers with preapproval letter or proof of funds can arrange a private tour of the house, grounds and duplex by calling the list agent. It's being sold AS-IS with ALL CONTENTS/FURNISHINGS. Showings for serious preapproved or cash only with proof of funds buyers please. Knox College is the benefactor of the proceeds as the generous gift from the Mullins family. Watch for the video! It's a true delight.
Location
- Street address
- 718 State St
- County
- Randolph County
- Zip code
- 62233
- Community
- Meyer and Opdykes Addition
- School district
- Chester Dist 139
- Elevation
- 644 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.53 acres
- MLS #
- MARIS 25082916
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2023
- $6,357
Parcels
- 18-017-010-00
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Many Trees
Structure
- Stories
- 3
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick
Interior
- Room Count
- 14
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Dist 139 | Elementary | Chester Dist 139 |
| Chester Dist 139 | Middle | Chester Dist 139 |
| Chester | High | Chester Dist 139 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Under contract | $450,000 | — | MARIS |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Price drop | $450,000 | $249,000 -35.6% | MARIS |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Price drop | $699,000 | $51,000 -6.8% | MARIS |
| Jan 2, 2026 | New listing | $750,000 | — | MARIS |