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Single family home for sale at 251 Prairie St, Hampshire, IL 60140 | MLS# 12766800 | Listing updated on 2026-10-02
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$290,000

Monthly Est:$1,443

  • Beds Icon2 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon942sqft

251 Prairie St, Hampshire, IL 60140

$1,443/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1941

  • $-- HOA

  • 6,629.83 sqft lot

  • $308/sq.ft

Description

Charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom Cape Cod-style home in a prime Hampshire location. The bright and spacious living room features gleaming hardwood flooring and flows into the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with 42-inch espresso cabinetry with crown molding, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The main level also offers a full bath and convenient laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find two generous-sized bedrooms, each offering ample closet space. The finished basement provides even more living space with a large family/rec room featuring durable epoxy flooring and a full bath. Outside, relax on the patio with gazebo overlooking the heated above-ground pool, wraparound deck, and fire pit-perfect for entertaining or enjoying summer days. The detached finished 2-car garage offers additional versatility with dedicated office space and its own furnace and window AC. Ideally located near shopping, restaurants, parks, and with easy interstate access, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and a great location.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 2, 2026 at 7:12 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Sarah Leonard | Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC (224) 999-9100
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12766800 MRED MLS-IL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Kane County

  • City

    Hampshire

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1941

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    942 sqft

  • Lot Size

    6,629.83 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12766800

  • MLS Status

    Contingent

  • Days on Market

    13

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathrooms: 2

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: 126.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 14X9

  • Family Room

    Level: Basement

    Area: 378.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 21X18

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 121.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X11

  • Laundry

    Level: Main

    Area: 35.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 7X5

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 198.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 18X11

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Second

    Area: 154.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 14X11

Interior

  • Appliances

    Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

  • Interior Features

    1st Floor Full Bath

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Exterior Features

    Fire Pit

  • Flooring

    Hardwood

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1941

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Cape Cod

  • Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding

  • Roof

    Asphalt

Utilities & Energy

  • Pool Features

    Above Ground

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Parking Features

    Asphalt, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

  • Laundry Features

    Main Level, In Unit

  • Basement

    Finished, Full

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Park, Street Paved

  • Lot Features

    Mature Trees

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck, Patio

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/02/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12766800

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$290,000

$308/sqft

09/24/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12766800

Listed for Sale

$290,000 +45.99%

$308/sqft

07/02/2020

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD10715494

Price Increased

$198,650 +7.38%

$211/sqft

07/02/2020

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD10715494

Sold

$185,000

$196/sqft

Getting Around 251 Prairie St

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Somewhat Bikeable

39/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Car-Dependent

47/100

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