1029 S 5th Street
Princeton, IL, 61356
$119,500
2 Beds
1 Baths
1,013 SqFt
0.27 Acres
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Back to the Future!! Incredibly, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath property manages to be simultaneously cutting-edge and charmingly Retro! A rare Lustron Home – one of only 2,000 of these Post-WWII porcelain-enameled steel houses still existing in the nation! Single-level living is a practical convenience, but it’s never been so Fun. The house feels spacious and safe, with its large living areas and generously-sized bedrooms. With newer flooring and scads of natural light flowing in, it has the immediate feel of Home. The breezeway is a bit of frosting on the cake that has infinite possibilities. Wander out the back door to see a large lot, running all the way to the east, allowing loads of room for all of your out-door creations – gardening, entertaining, additional storage. The location couldn’t be more perfect, starting off with simply being in historic Princeton, Il. – and then just down the street from the hospital and adjacent to Zearing Park! And yes, we have the remedy for that peeling paint issue on the exterior. Some amount of work is needed, but imagine how uniquely beautiful this gem will be! The roof alone is simply gorgeous! See property disclosures for City-mandated electrical update. Sellers are offering a $5000 buyer credit in the form of a check at closing to accommodate those fixes. Selling “as-is”. Too, make sure to take a look at the “additional documents” for historical context and construction details. (Warning: at the very least you’ll be fascinated, but there’s a good chance of a bit of obsession . . . ) Come see this mid-century marvel prized by architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike – and make it your own!

Property Details

Price:
$119,500
MLS #:
MRD12747672
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
hollowayvilleprinceton
Listed Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,013
Year Built:
1951
Parking TotalHollowayville / PrincetonHollowayvilleprincetonPrinceton High School

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Schools

School District:
500
High School:
Princeton High School

Interior

Appliances
Range, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
Laundry Features
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Community Features
Park
Construction Materials
Other
Exterior Features
Breezeway
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Parking Features
Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$1,658

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Community

Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Princeton as of Oct 04, 2026
47
Single Family Listed
105
Avg DOM
163
Avg $ / SqFt
$349,619
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    1029 S 5th Street Princeton IL is a Single Family for sale in Princeton, IL, 61356. It is listed for $119,500 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,013 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1951. The current price per square foot is $118. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Princeton is $163. The average listing price for Single Family in Princeton is $349,619.

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