$176,000
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542 W 3Rd Street, Trenton, IL 62293

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft

For many years, one remarkable woman filled this home with quiet routines, handwritten notes on the fridge, Sunday phone calls, and the steady comfort of knowing exactly where every dish, photo, and keepsake belonged. Now, the home sits clean, cared for, and ready, waiting for its next chapter and the next person or family who will bring life back into it. Maybe thats a first-time buyer, ready to trade renting for roots, a place for your first real couch, your first holiday gathering, or the backyard youve always wanted for your dog. Or maybe its someone downsizing without sacrificing comfort, looking for a home thats manageable, dependable, and calming. A place where mornings feel easier, budgets feel lighter, and the neighborhood feels like a quiet exhale after long days. A simpler layout. Easy upkeep. Evening walks becoming part of your routine again. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a one-car garage, this ranch offers the kind of living that feels simple and steady. Morning coffee on the porch. Groceries unloaded with ease. Windows open on breezy days. A home thats affordable, approachable, and ready to be personalized at your pace. 542 W 3rd Street isnt a project, its a fresh start. A blank page with good bones, good energy, and a great location. A new chapter begins here. Who will write the next one?

  • MLS# 25077742
  • Date Listed11/14/2025
  • Days on Realty 17 Days
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.24 acres (10,454 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Schaeffers Terrace
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Clinton
  • Year Built 1968
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,420 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $123.94

Interior Features

  • Appliances Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.24
  • Lot Size SQFT 10,454.40
  • Lot Features Other

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,605
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

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Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in IL / 62293

Source: Walkscore

33/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

34/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 19/100.

Property Change History

Points of Interest near 542 W 3rd Street, Trenton, IL 62293

Frequently Asked Questions for 542 W 3rd Street

Source: Realty.com

542 W 3rd Street, Trenton, IL 62293 is a Single Family 1,420 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 19 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $176,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 19 photos of 542 W 3rd Street.

Our records indicate that 542 W 3rd Street was built in 1968.

The full address for this home is 542 W 3rd Street, Trenton, IL 62293.

542 W 3rd Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri November 14, 2025

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 19/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 542 W 3rd Street. Trenton Elementary School (Grades: PK - 3), Wesclin Middle School (Grades: 4 - 8), Wesclin Senior High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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Listing agent: Chad Klein (#CHAKLEIN)

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