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1029 S 5th Street, 
Princeton, IL 61356

$119,500


2

Beds


1

Bath


1,013

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Beth Mulcahy

Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC.

Last updated:

September 16, 2026, 10:59 AM

MLS#

12747672

Source:

MLSNI

About This Home

1029 S 5th Street

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!

Home Facts

Single Family

1 Bath

2 Bedrooms

Built in 1951

Price Summary

119,500

$117 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

12747672

Last Updated:

September 16, 2026, 10:59 AM


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

1

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

1,013 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

1,013 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1951


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

11,761


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$119,500

Price per Sq. Ft:

$117 per Sq. Ft.

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