517 S 5th Street — Princeton, IL 61356
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Princeton, IL 61356

517 S 5th Street

$240,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,986 sqft
Listed at $240,000 3 days on market $5,626/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natural light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$240,000
List price
2,986
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
3 full
Bathrooms
1958
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$5,626
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
3
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
Garage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
Princeton, IL
📍101 mi🚗263 min
M Middle school
Logan Junior High School
Princeton, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶19 min
H High school
Princeton High School
Princeton, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶9 min
06History

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

Jun 12, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
$240,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS · Julie Duncan · 309-826-9845
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12635629
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