$97,500
SOLD MAR 27, 2026

856 S 2nd Ave Canton, IL 61520

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
1898 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2026

$77 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

Solar Panels now included in the sale. This updated ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an attached 2-car garage on a large corner lot. The open concept layout features vaulted ceilings with a seamless flow between the living, dining and kitchen - perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The home has been refreshed with brand new LVP flooring and fresh paint throughout. The modern kitchen includes stainless steel appliances (new gas stove and dishwasher) and ample cabinet space. There is a large foyer and laundry room at the front of the house. The primary bedroom has an ensuite and both bathrooms have modern updates. Solar panels installed in 2025 provide energy efficiency, savings and include a whole-home backup battery that provides power in the event of a power outage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Gray

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited Brokerage Phone: 415-699-4160 License #475.214179 Listed on: 10/25/2025

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Last Buyer's Agent

Jed Rhoades

Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auc License #471.019378

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 101x185
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Garage Space

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Canton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-08-34-413-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,630

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 415-699-4160
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceilings/Cath/Vault/Tray
  • Living Area: 1268
  • KitchenDining: Dining/Living Combo

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Block, Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown
  • Conversion: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric Water Heater
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes
  • PowerProductionYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No
  • MandatoryAnnualFee: No

Schools

  • High School: Canton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size: 101x185
  • Parcel #: 09-08-34-413-010

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3629.68
  • TaxExemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Becker Mark D
Bought by
Chears Charles R and Chears Candy M
Seller's Agent
Deborah Berardi
Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auc
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Delost
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
List Price
$113,900
Sold Price
$94,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-17.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $94,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Sold $97,500 -11.4% $77 / Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Price Changed $110,000 -6.0% $87 / Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Price Changed $117,000 -2.5% $92 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 For Sale $120,000 +27.7% $95 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $94,000 -17.5% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2016 05/15/16 For Sale $113,900 +532.8% $89 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $18,000 -10.9% $14 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2015 06/02/15 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2015 05/25/15 For Sale $20,200 -- $16 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,630 $36,250 $4,610 $31,640
2023 $3,570 $34,690 $4,410 $30,280
2022 $3,488 $34,690 $4,410 $30,280
2021 $2,816 $33,350 $4,240 $29,110
2020 $2,699 $31,930 $4,060 $27,870
2019 $2,163 $27,620 $4,120 $23,500
2018 $1,996 $27,090 $4,040 $23,050
2017 $2,684 $27,090 $4,040 $23,050
2016 $2,511 $24,580 $3,980 $20,600
2015 $1,783 $23,690 $3,840 $19,850
2013 -- $23,080 $3,740 $19,340
2012 -- $22,300 $3,610 $18,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1261875

RMLS Alliance

APN: 09-08-344-130-10

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