500 S Taft Street — Paxton, IL 60957
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Paxton, IL 60957

500 S Taft Street

$275,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,904 sqft
Listed at $275,000 228 days on market $6,427/yr taxes
01About this home

Step into Paxton's history with the town's oldest brick home, built with enduring double-wall brick construction and showcasing timeless Greek Revival architecture accented with Italianate details. Spanning over 1,900 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence is filled with character-10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open staircase, arched doorways, door transoms, and beautifully preserved trim work. The handmade kitchen cabinetry, exposed brick wall, vaulted ceiling, and built-in pantry add both charm and function, while the dining room's wainscoting and shelving echo classic craftsmanship. A sunroom, medallion accents, lace curtains, and patterned wall coverings complete the home's elegance. Sitting on 5.5 lots-just over an acre-the property features elaborate gardens, mature trees, walking paths, and a decorative log cabin. Very well maintained, this remarkable property blends historic integrity with everyday comfort.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$275,000
List price
1,904
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1866
Year built
1.00 ac
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$6,427
Annual taxes
Other
Style
228
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasSteamRadiant
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
ConcreteNo GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary school
E Elementary school
Clara Peterson Elementary School
Paxton, IL
📍1.0 mi🚗3 min🚶24 min
M Middle school
Pbl Junior High School
Paxton, IL
H High school
Pbl High School
Paxton, IL
  • Dairy Queen 950 ft
  • Pueblo Lindo 0.3 mi
  • Prairie City Wine Room 0.3 mi
  • Arcade Cafe 0.3 mi
  • La Hacienda Cantina 0.4 mi
  • Niche 0.4 mi
  • Kirby Foods 0.4 mi
  • Casey's General Store 0.4 mi
  • Casey's General Store 0.8 mi
  • Phillips 66 1.3 mi
  • Westlawn Park 0.6 mi
  • Pells Park 0.7 mi
  • Fulton Park 0.9 mi
  • Belson Park 1.2 mi
  • Coady Park 1.2 mi
  • Prospect Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve 1.4 mi
  • Coffee and Friends 0.2 mi
  • Kino's Coffee 0.3 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Sep 10, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
Kief Realty
$275,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Kief Realty · Craig Kief · 217-898-6120
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12443241
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