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202/204 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, Il / Twin Mansions and Carriage House
$399,000
Current Bid
BidProwl Summary
Three brick Mediterranean mansions from 1921 on 0.82 acres in downtown Harrisburg, Illinois: two mirrored six-bedroom homes plus a carriage house with two bedrooms, totaling 14 bedrooms, 13.5 baths, approximately 10,000 square feet, with all contents included. Investors and bed-and-breakfast operators typically pursue this lot for income potential, repositioning the property as a boutique hotel, event venue, or multi-unit rental. Verify the structural integrity of these 100-plus-year-old brick buildings, confirm the extent of necessary updates despite mentions of modernization, and assess basement conditions given the salvage classification.
AI summary of the seller's listing; it may occasionally contain inaccuracies. Check the full description and inspect before bidding.
Description from GovDeals
202/204 W POPLAR ST, HARRISBURG, IL / TWIN MANSIONS AND CARRIAGE HOUSE (PREVIOUS BED AND BREAKFAST)
Great Investment Property Opportunity! Three Structures Sold As One Listing Including Contents
NAME: Previous Lafayette Inn Bed and Breakfast (Formerly the White Lace Inn; Formerly the Wasson Family Mansions)
Three structures, two mirrored mansions, and one carriage house with living quarters
Situated on a cobblestone street, 0.82 acres, wrought iron fencing around
property, private drive, downtown and within walking district of restaurants and stores, in the hometown of the Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest
ADDRESS: 202/204 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
(Parcel #06-2-351-06 – both addresses are on 1 parcel, Lots 1-3 & east portion of Lot 4)
YEAR BUILT: 1921
STYLE: Mediterranean with classic finishing
BEDROOMS: 14 total among all three structures
BATHS: 13.5 total among all three structures
SQUARE FEET: Approximately 10,000
This property consists of three structures, two mirrored mansions and one carriage house with living quarters. 3 car garage and all 3 structures have basements.
Each mansion is two-story as well as the carriage house. The twin mansions are Mediterranean in style and are
full red brick homes with original woodwork, Italian marble, hardwood, French doors. Each home boasts a sunroom along with six bedrooms and six and one-half baths for a total of twelve bedrooms not including the carriage house living quarters has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.
The twin houses also have partially finished basements as well as beautiful brick porticos, tile
patios and other beautiful amenities.
The all-brick Carriage House includes a three-car garage on the ground level and the second level includes 2
bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, living and dining area. Tall basement.
All three properties and the contents, including all furniture, accessories, dishes, cookware, silverware, glassware,
linens, appliances, rugs, and window treatments are to be sold together at no additional cost.
From the marble walled vestibule to the carved walnut staircase, you will find an elegance of bygone years along with just the right touch of modern updates. This property would be a great asset to a national investor or property collector and perfect for continued use as a bed and breakfast. There is ample parking in the circle drive and parking areas near the Carriage House for the ease of travelers. Harrisburg, Illinois is known as the hometown of the Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest. The area is known for excellent outdoor recreation and tourism and has a strong need for overnight accommodations.
The city of Harrisburg has no zoning restrictions.
CASH SALE, SOLD AS-IS. Property will be transferred free and clear to the new owner through a title company. Quit claim deed.
Property is vacant ready to be sold. All utilities are currently on and working properly, Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and Heat are in working condition, No known leaks on roofs, no known foundation problems.
Seller has never occupied the property, above description is as courtesy by personal non professional non licensed inspection. PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS-IS
Inspections and Walk through are available by appointment, Proof of funds must be provided prior.
*Closing fees are the responsibility of the winning bidder. This includes title insurance, surveys or any other
requests from the buyer.*
Serious bidders are encouraged to inspect the estate prior to bidding. By appointment. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT PRIOR APPOINTMENT.
Any contract is contingent on approval by the Seller. Seller reserves the right to accept or refuse any and all bids.
Property location
Harrisburg, IL 62946
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Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Inspection terms▾
All potential real estate bidders are reminded that it is your responsibility to complete all due diligence needed to determine the condition, market value, or investment value of this asset prior to placing a bid. By placing a bid, you acknowledge that any statements made by the seller about the condition or market value of the property are subjective, and do not release you from your responsibility to perform due diligence. It is highly recommended that interested bidders arrange for an external inspection personally or through a designate and that they contact the county or city in which the property is located to confirm the status of the property. Buyers do so at their own risk.
Removal terms▾
***SELLER TO PREPARE DEED DIRECTLY*** Upon receipt of the payment by Govdeals, the seller will utilize the buyer's name and address information on the certificate to prepare the quit claim deed paperwork. Subsequently, the seller will submit the quit claim deed to the county for recording and send copies to the buyer. It remains the seller's responsibility to ensure the deed is recorded with the county.
