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$ 145,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,648 SqFt

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$ 145,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,648 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,648 sqft

Price per Sqft $87

Subdivision Smith'S Survey

MLS Listing ID 26025707

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1841

Annual Tax Amount $347

Lot Size 0.452 Acres

Acres 0.4518

Lot Dimensions 141x69 & 143x69

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to Rose Manor! Theodore Harnagel named this home after his grandmother, Rosalie Polich. Ted or Dick (as so many called him) loved this home from 1970 until he went into the senior home in 2023. For history buffs, this home stems back to the early roots of Chester when the entire town was on the riverfront. Samuel Smith was the founder of Chester, and the original brick part of the home was built by Mr. Smith in 1829 (county says 1841) and believed to be the "first" brick and frame dwelling in Chester. The back addition was built around 1981. Ted added the "crows nest" dormer on the top for an unobstructed view of the mighty Mississippi. And that view is still spectacular. The home could use some repairs (flat roof on back section needs replaced) and updating, but the wood floors are original, the staircase is original, and the two fireplaces with original mantles are just works of art. The heirs who inherited this wonderful place hope that someone will purchase it who will love it and care for it like Uncle Ted did. It's going to take a special buyer who loves historical homes to really appreciate this one. Come and see what Rose Manor is like and watch the river roll by. Qualified buyers only please and cash or conventional loan will be all that works for this beauty. New metal roof was just installed (2026) on the front part of the home after the wind storm earlier this year. This isn't just a house - It's certainly a work of art. What an amazing bread and breakfast or Vrbo this could be. There are two parcels (2 lots) with this one, 203 and 205 W Harrison sold together. Come sit and watch the trains and barges go by while the new bridge is coming together. Ah...beautiful.

Location

State IL

County Randolph

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Other, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Historic Millwork, Separate Dining

Heating Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Steam

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Living Room

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Garden, Uncovered Courtyard

Parking Features false

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

View River

Roof Type Flat,Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Front Yard, Secluded, Steep Slope

Story 2

Sewer Aerobic Septic

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Brick,Frame

Schools

Elementary Schools Chester Dist 139

Middle Schools Chester Dist 139

High Schools Chester

School District Chester Dist 139

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition Listing As Is, Probate Listing

Listed by Robin Bert • Worth Clark Realty

Nearby Locations

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+1(618) 979-5271

chadkleinrealty@gmail.com

IL, USA

205 W Harrison ST Chester, IL 62233