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218 Jackson Avenue, 
Charleston, IL 61920

$65,000


4

Beds


3

Baths


3,614

Sq Ft


Single Family

Pending

Listed by

Caryn Happ

Keller Williams-Trec

217-356-6100

Last updated:

January 3, 2026, 01:41 AM

MLS#

6256525

Source:

IL CIBOR

About This Home

218 Jackson Avenue

Historic circa-1857 brick home offering more than 4,000 square feet of timeless character and architectural detail. Built by Thomas Marshall, a descendant of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, this stately residence is rich in local history and known to have hosted notable figures of its era, including visits from Abraham Lincoln. The home was later occupied by John P. St. John, former Governor of Kansas, and owned by the Gerald Moore family and other prominent citizens. This two-story residence features four bedrooms on the upper level, along with one full bathroom, a kitchenette, and a large walk-in closet. The main level offers original hardwood floors throughout and multiple living spaces, including a living room, a brick formal parlor with original double doors, a dining room with dual built-in cabinets, a family room, and two half bathrooms. Multiple original fireplaces remain throughout the home, showcasing period craftsmanship and detailing. Architectural highlights include detailed original woodwork, wainscoting, cathedral ceilings, thick brick walls, pocket doors, and a brick entry parlor with original double doors that open to the grand main staircase. A second butler’s staircase provides access to the upper level and continues to the third-floor attic, offering potential for future finished space. Exterior features include a brick driveway, ornate wrought-iron porch and railings, and a black iron fenced front yard with a gated entry. The property requires TLC and updating but presents a rare opportunity to restore and enhance a historically significant home with enduring character and potential. Windows and doors are intact and currently boarded solely to prevent unwanted access.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1857

Price Summary

65,000

$17 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

6256525

Last Updated:

January 3, 2026, 01:41 AM

Added:

18 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

3,614 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Traditional

Building Area:

3,614 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1857


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

20,038


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$65,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$17 per Sq. Ft.

Source:IL CIBOR
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