$19,875

217 N MARKET Street, Golconda, IL 62938

  • 3 beds
  • 1,190 sqft
  • Property Icon Town Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1910
  • Property Lot Size Icon8,712sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $17/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Welcome to a remarkable circa 1860s-1880s Italianate brick building in the heart of historic Golconda. This two-story structure sits on a prime .20-acre corner lot where Decatur meets Market Street in downtown Golconda. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Classic Italianate features from the Ohio River commerce era including distinctive bracketed cornice, segmented arch windows with brick voussoirs, solid brick construction, and period addition. Historic character intact throughout! PROPERTY FEATURES: * Prime corner lot on historic Market Street * .20 acres with outbuilding and 2-car garage * Views of Golconda Marina and Ohio River * Adjacent to Sheriff's office, heart of downtown * Walking distance to all historic amenities RARE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY: Complete restoration project for the passionate preservationist. Gutted interior (no power/water) requires comprehensive renovation. Solid brick construction provides exceptional foundation for transformation into historic residence, mixed-use space, professional offices, boutique inn, or gallery. Golconda, Pope County seat since 1816, is a charming Ohio River town rich in history with access to river, marina, and Shawnee National Forest. PRICED AT $19,875 - More than just real estate, this is your chance to preserve Golconda's architectural heritage and restore a building that once symbolized prosperity in this historic river town.

Listing Status:
Active
Listing Office:
House 2 Home Realty Marion : 618-997-4663
Listing Agent:
Echo Aurora Rees : 618-694-1474
MLS ID:
QC4268655
  • Basement: Crawl SpaceEgress Window
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: None
  • Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
  • Parking: DetachedGarageParking spaces: 2
  • General: 2 Stories
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: mred
  • County: Pope
  • Zoning: Rd 1009-2-19-008-002
  • View: Water
  • Water: Other
  • Source: mred

This listing courtesy of Echo Aurora Rees, House 2 Home Realty Marion

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Pope County Elementary School

125 State Highway 146 W, Golconda, IL, 62938

Grades PK-8

1.57 miles away

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Pope County Elementary School

125 State Highway 146 W, Golconda, IL, 62938

Grades PK-8

1.57 miles away

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Pope County High School

125 State Highway 146 W, Golconda, IL, 62938

Grades 9-12

1.56 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.