Have all the DIY reels on your social media and television been giving you that itch to rehab a home and make it yours from a blank slate? This is the perfect home for rehabbing and bringing into the new digital age! The ability for open floor plans gives this home plenty of opportunities to utilize the 1060 square feet to its full potential! This home is your play pen, create the home of your dreams here!
What a View!!! Home on Lake. This A-frame home sits on one of the prettiest points on Gillespie Old Lake. Access to both Old Lake and New Lake boat ramps. Multiple beautiful views inside and out. Lower level has a large family room or Bedroom and bath with access to covered patio. Property is on a sand filter and has a cistern (city water to be available soon). Please note: this land is leased from the City of Gillespie - most lenders will not finance this type of property. Home is being sold in AS IS condition.
CORNER CUTIE! 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow that gives you everything you've been looking for! Large corner lot measuring approximately 100 x 127 that includes two detached garages. Inside you'll find a living room, separate dining area, kitchen and 2 bedrooms and a bath. Laundry hookups have been added to one bedroom for convenience. Bathroom features a walk-in-tub. Full, unfinished basement great for storage. Both side doors into home have entryway space - a perfect place to store shoes, coats, backpacks, etc. All of this *BANG!* without breaking your budget!
Investor Special!! Don’t miss this opportunity for your next spring project with this charming, full of potential 2 bed 1 bath home. Conveniently located minutes away from the shops and restaurants of downtown Gillespie. The property boasts a level, easily maintainable yard—perfect for those dreaming of simple landscaping or outdoor relaxation. As you step through the glass-enclosed front porch, this ideal area for enjoying nature serves as a blank canvas ready for your creativity. This home features tons of storage space, featuring built-in drawers that offer efficient uses of space. The kitchen, a highlight of the house, includes a unique stained glass cupboard accents that add character and charm. All while a full basement offers more storage space and allows for easy access for updates and renovations. Don’t miss your chance to add this home to your portfolio, schedule your private showing today and let your imagination lead the way to your next project!
Update: This house will be sold with the lot next door, 209 E Burton Street. It is the same sized lot, so the lot size would double. 17,309 sq. ft. for both. Welcome to your dream home! With a spacious layout and modern amenities, this home was converted from a 2 bd 1 ba to a 4 bd 1 ba. The highlight? A generous, heated detached garage doubling as a workshop, ideal for your DIY projects or housing your prized vehicles. Need more storage? No problem! Two sizable sheds offer ample space for all your belongings. Step inside to discover a refreshed interior featuring new flooring, ceiling fans, countertops, and fresh paint throughout, creating a seamless blend of style and comfort. Picture yourself relaxing on the expansive covered porch, soaking in the tranquil ambiance of warm summer evenings. Outside, the meticulously landscaped yard beckons with its lush greenery and charming ponds. A large fence ensures privacy and security for your outdoor gatherings and leisure activities.
Back on market at no fault of seller! Get ready for summer with 3 bed 2 bath house in heart of Gillespie. House sits on large extra lot with fenced yard, in ground pool and private patio area with fire pit. Inside you will find a super sized living room with lots of space for entertaining include with a wood burning fireplace. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space leads to a separate dining room. Lower master bedroom with bathroom and large walk in closet. Go upstairs to find 2 large bedrooms and another full bath. Most flooring on all levels is laminate for easy clean up. Downstairs basement features another wood burning fireplace and nice concrete walls that can easily be finished for extra living. Per seller roof is new and liner in pool is new. Pumps for pool are in working order and a heater for pool is also in place. Large 2 care detached garage and driveway for vehicles with an extra equipment shed.
One of kind log cabin in pristine condition with 5 acres. Large wrap around porch invites you into large living room with custom kitchen and dining area. The kitchen features a unique cement counter and island. Lots of cabinets and storage space. The spacious living area is open to the kitchen and dining room. This all overlooks large deck and entertainment area and pool. Main level master bedroom with private bathroom Upstairs boasts 2 large bedrooms with built in desks and full bathroom. The upstairs landing overlooks a back balcony and is an excellent place for an office and view of the large backyard. The land is combination of open lawn that heads into trails and wooded lot. The land ends approximately 25 yards from the lake but is open to home owner. A large, well maintained pole barn with office and full electricity is an added bonus on the property. Home can be used for animals and is easily maintained. A private oasis with close conveniences nearby.
Spacious historic bungalow on a large corner lot. Beautiful period woodwork and unique kitchen to match with stainless steel appliances. Extraordinary built storage throughout this home including 6 walk-in closets. This home includes 4 large bedrooms with a family room on the upper level rounding the out many living spaces available. Gorgeous open staircase. Full bathroom on the main level with plumbing available on the upper level for a potential half bath.
COUNTRY STAYCATION! Private 2 wooded acre. Open Floor Plan w/Kitchen, Dining & Living Room. New Gas Fireplace(2023) w/Custom Hand Carved Mantle signed by the artist. Updated Kitchen-New GE double oven(2023),gas stovetop, Microwave(2023), dishwasher. New Bath. All new Plumbing through out home. New Bay window(2023). Laundry w/Gas & Water Hookups. work area & lots cabinets for storage. Large Pantry, Walk in Closet.. Large Family Room w/New Gas Wall Heater, Mantle & Dbl doors opening into Sunroom. HVAC w/service during Spring & Fall. Sunroom w/separate New(2022) Cooling Unit. Totally encapsulated Crawl Space(2020) w/5-year contract. Comm grade dehumidifier & Pump. 2½ Car Garage w/Door Openers, keyless entry pad. DBL Loft for storage. New Roof 2022 w/Gutter & Gutter Guards. Large Patio, from the back of the Sunroom, has a separate Grill Area Pad. Beautiful New 36’ x 16’ x 6’ Grecian Ionized Heated Inground Pool Small garden shed. 36’ x 16’ Barn. Garden already for use. Small Apple Orchard.
The median home value in Gillespie, IL is $115,949. This is higher than the county median home value of $69,300. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Gillespie, IL is $115,949. Approximately 55.25% of Gillespie homes are owned, compared to 26.27% rented, while 18.48% are vacant. Gillespie real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Gillespie real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Gillespie, Illinois has a population of 3,183. Gillespie is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.04% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.19%.
The median household income in Gillespie, Illinois is $40,236. The median household income for the surrounding county is $53,890 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Gillespie is 43.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40 inches per year, with 17.1 inches of snow per year.