Underground railroad house in Payson, Illinois for sale

PAYSON, Ill. – There is a house in western Illinois that has served as a parsonage and a stop on the Underground Railroad. It’s also recognized by the United States Archives as a historical building.

The home is located at 102 N Park St, Payson, Illinois. It is currently listed on Zillow for $169,900.

The house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spans 2,742 square feet. The living room and entryway boast hardwood flooring, and the half-bath on the main level doubles as a laundry room.

An office on the main floor can be converted into a fourth bedroom. Outside, a concrete patio provides a relaxing space with a covered area underneath, accessible from the basement.

The property sits on a double lot with shade trees and includes a floored attic for extra storage. The north side of the lot has a temporary construction easement. With some cosmetic updates and TLC, this could be a wonderful home.

The Library of Congress includes an entry about the building in its archives. On the property, there is a plaque that says that the home was recorded by the Historic American Building Survey of the United States Department.

Payson is a small village in Adams County, Illinois, with a population of 1,025 according to the 2020 census. The village is located near Quincy, Illinois.

Listing information: David Hawkins with Mays LLC Realtors , 217-228-3100.

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