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1915 Church in Lincoln, IL

Posted on OHD: 2/27/23. As of 2/27/23, it was no longer for sale. It is archived here for historical reference and educational purposes.

829 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656

Endless possibilities! Beautifully restored, maintained duplex, once a church, built in 1915 one block to the historic square. (over $275k in reno costs, once featured on HGTV). Original stained glass and beveled windows greet you upon entrance to the foyer in upper level. Owners have used this property in multiple ways--as a family residence, or rental of one or both units as corporate furnished residences. Zoned commercial, one block from county courthouse: live in one unit and work in the other...many creative options! Improvements: roof/skylights new '21 (complete tear-off), central AC'20, '21, dishwasher'21, refrigerator'22, updated fixtures. Upper unit features sparkling beveled door entry into the living area, with soaring 20 foot + ceilings, skylights, restored hardwood floors, chef's open kitchen/custom hickory cabinets, doors, transoms, walk in closets, large bath/whirlpool tub. Separate laundry room, illuminated by a gorgeous, original stained-glass window, bathroom, bedroom etc. Back exit onto freshly painted deck. Lower unit, also completely restored, 2 bedrooms, bath, separate laundry, another walk in closet and multiple storage closets. Side and back lot features plenty of room to build garage, patio: endless possibilities in a historic town full of charm--nothing comparable! Easy walk to parks, movies, restaurants, art gallery, yoga, wellness studio, groceries, library, coffee shops, breweries, charming retail shops, Amtrak, post office. Agent owned.
3 Bed 2 Bath 3,000 Sq Ft 0.13 Ac.
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