Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Some homes are built. Others become part of a community's history. Welcome to the Watts A. Johnson Home, one of Princeton's most distinguished Queen Anne residences. Built in 1900 and thoughtfully restored over the past 16 years, this remarkable property blends timeless architecture with the confidence of modern updates-offering the rare opportunity to own a true local landmark without sacrificing today's comforts. Set on a beautifully landscaped 0.77-acre corner lot, the home immediately captivates with its iconic turret, wraparound porch, and stately presence. Inside, original craftsmanship has been carefully preserved while every major improvement has been made with longevity and quality in mind. Rich Brazilian cherry floors, custom cabinetry, Marvin windows, radiant heat, and beautifully restored living spaces honor the home's heritage while creating an exceptional environment for everyday living. Designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable family life, the home offers spacious gathering rooms, elegant architectural details, abundant natural light, and a seamless balance of historic character and modern functionality. Every room tells a story, from intricate millwork and original details to thoughtfully updated kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems. The investment in this home extends far beyond its beauty. Recent improvements include a new roof, tankless water heater, replacement lead-free water service, radon mitigation system, updated zoned boiler system, brick patio, fencing, and countless restoration projects completed with an unwavering commitment to preserving the home's original character while ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Adding to its rarity is the original carriage house, a distinctive feature that offers exceptional flexibility for storage, hobbies, workshop space, or future possibilities. The expansive grounds provide privacy, mature landscaping, and room to relax or entertain-all just minutes from Princeton's charming downtown, restaurants, parks, and local amenities. More than a beautifully restored historic residence, the Watts A. Johnson Home represents a legacy of preservation, craftsmanship, and pride of ownership. Opportunities to purchase a home of this architectural significance, with this level of restoration already completed, are exceptionally rare. If you've been searching for a property with history, character, and enduring quality, this extraordinary Princeton landmark is ready to welcome its next steward.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering comfortable single-level living with an open-concept floor plan and thoughtful updates throughout. This home sits on a slab foundation and features a bright, inviting layout that maximizes space and natural light. The kitchen includes warm oak cabinetry and a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for casual dining and entertaining. Main floor laundry adds everyday convenience, making this home both functional and easy to live in. The home is in move-in condition, ready for its next owner or investor. Outside, enjoy a very private, beautifully landscaped yard complete with a cozy brick patio-ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. A one-car detached garage provides additional storage and off-street parking. Cute, private, and well cared for-this home is a great blend of comfort, practicality, and investment potential.
Courtesy: @properties Christies International Real Estate
630-634-0700
Warm and welcoming home with beautiful hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light and space! The living room features a wood burning fireplace, crown molding, and updated thermal windows. A private den/office with exterior entrance is ideal for a home-based business, playroom or guest bedroom. The updated kitchen offers soft-close cabinetry, pull-out storage, pantry, granite countertops, glass-front cabinets, island seating, and an eat-in nook overlooking the backyard. Open to a stunning living/dining area with hardwood floors, oak-beamed ceiling, custom built-ins, and large thermal windows showcasing the private, south-facing yard. The second level includes a primary suite with vaulted ceilings, skylights, oversized windows, two closets with built-ins, and a spa-like bath with jetted tub, walk-in shower, custom tile and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms are served by a full bath with sit-down shower an gorgeous penny tile. Updated mechanicals include high-efficiency furnace and A/C, hot water heater, and battery-backup sump pump. Functional basement with ample storage. Tranquil, easy-care landscaping and an oversized two-car garage. Enjoy the fireworks this summer from your backyard as this property sits one block away from Zearing Park!
Courtesy: The Chrysalis Group
815-433-4030
Come see this beautiful 3 bed, 1.5 bath, centrally located in Princeton! This corner lot, formerly 3 lots combined, offers tons of space for recreation, gardening, or just enjoying the picturesque views. The manicured yard, featuring mature trees, hardscaping, and many flowerbeds invites you into a very well maintained home. This home sports brand new gutters, new landscaping, new water heater, new driveway apron, cabinet upgrades, new toilets, foundation sealing, and a new service door on the over-sized two car garage. Every inch of this property has been meticulously cared for. Come see if this beautiful home is your new oasis!
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
This beautifully designed and maintained condo offers the perfect blend of openness, comfort, and low-maintenance living. The spacious open-concept layout creates an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining, while large windows throughout fill the home with natural light. You'll appreciate the extras that the current owners have added such as the stunning dark and expansive ceiling beams, subway tile backsplash, extra outlets and lighting, pantry cabinets for more storage, but perhaps the greatest addition is the screened in porch - an ideal extension of the living space and the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings in comfort through multiple seasons. Thoughtfully designed with a warm, inviting feel, this move-in ready condo is easy to fall in love with.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
New build! Welcome to "The Liberty Villas of Princeton!" This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has an open floor plan that feels so spacious and comfortable. The great room flows to the kitchen and dining area. The island kitchen is a cook's dream with plenty of cabinets and counter space. The master suite has a walk in closet and bath with a step in shower. A bonus room could be used as an additional guest room, office or hobby area. The covered patio is a great spot for enjoying views of the pond or sipping a morning coffee. A 2-car attached garage provides additional storage and level entry into the home. HOA fees include yard care, snow removal, and use of the fitness center. Experience life at "The Villas!" Anticipated occupancy Fall of 2026.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Classic charm meets modern updates in this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath American four-square home. With spacious rooms and a thoughtful layout, this home offers both comfort and functionality for everyday living. Recent improvements provide peace of mind and added convenience. In 2025, a half bath was added on the main floor, the upstairs bathroom was completely remodeled, and a new air conditioning compressor was installed. The updates continue with a new furnace, sewer line, refrigerator, and stove in 2024, new roof on the main home in 2026, plus a new water heater and sump pump in 2023-big-ticket items already taken care of for you. Step outside and you'll find a fantastic open front porch, a professionally landscaped yard and an oversized 24' x 36' heated two-car garage that truly stands out. With one extra-large door tall enough to accommodate a camper and a TV already in place, it's the perfect space for hobbies, projects, or simply relaxing. The outdoor space is just as inviting, featuring a charming brick sidewalk and an adorable playhouse or potting shed that adds character and versatility to the yard. This home has been clearly cared for over the years and is ready for its next chapter-offering a blend of timeless style, solid updates, and plenty of room to enjoy.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Completely renovated and move-in ready, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom with quality craftsmanship and modern finishes throughout. Every major system has been replaced, offering peace of mind for years to come. The home features a brand-new roof, new furnace, and central air conditioning system, ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency. All plumbing and electrical systems have been fully updated, including new wiring, providing safety and reliability behind the walls. The exterior has been refreshed with new siding, enhancing both curb appeal and durability. Inside, you'll find a bright, living space with updated flooring, fresh paint, and a modernized kitchen and bathroom. This home is ideal for buyers seeking a low-maintenance property where all major improvements have already been completed. A 29x20 garage with an ample amount of storage space that can be found above the garage in the loft.
Courtesy: Harvest Realty and Development
815-878-1981
New construction ranch style condominium which is a duplex style home with lots of privacy. The location is on the far East edge of Princeton, with a country look of farm fields and yet walking distances to library, shopping, restaurants and our local hospital.. This home has all those extra features desired today. The curb appeal is tremendous, with a combination of white and black colors, metal roofing accents, cedar wrapped front porch, sweeping driveway with guest parking, all in a modern "farm house " look. A open floor plan allows owners to view the kitchen and great room together. The kitchen has a huge island that easily seats four people. The casual eating area is just off the open concept kitchen with lots of windows to look out. The same bank of windows brings plenty of natural light into the home. The great room looks out onto the stamped concrete covered patio. This home has a large foyer to greet guests. The foyer has a vaulted ceiling with second story windows that immerses the area in natural lighting. The garage has the same elevation going into the home allowing easy access with wheel chairs and walkers. There is a area to take off shoes and hang up coats, directly off the garage leading into the home...this area also has a nice sized pantry where groceries can be easily put away......adjoining this area is a laundry room, all privately closed off by a barn style sliding door. The kitchen features upgraded cabinetry with soft close drawers and doors, granite countertops, huge island with a extra deep farm style stainless steel sink. The casual dining area is just off the kitchen. Ceilings are 9 foot tall thru out the home.....a entire wall of built in cabinetry that includes many glass front doors and natural wood butcher block shelves, has ample room for books, family heirlooms, flat screen tv and more. The primary bedroom is tucked off to the side with a walk in closet, full bath with twin sinks, custom tiled bath floors and shower with beautiful glass doors. The bathroom mirror is a "smart mirror" with touch screen features. A second bedroom also has a walk in closet. The proximity of the second bedroom is just off the front foyer allowing the perfect place for a home office or den. A second full bath is also off the foyer. The home has those little extras that we all enjoy including a generous 2 car garage, additional storage closet off the rear porch with room for seasonal items to be securely stored. A 8 foot tall garage door makes room for taller vehicles. The interior finishes on the home show the pride in the contractors attention to details....like the premium laminate flooring used in the kitchen and great room......a rich look of wood but with easy care of vinyl making it pet and guest friendly., plush carpeting with an upgraded pad in the bedrooms, custom tile work in both bathrooms. Note the attention given to the fit and finishes to the woodwork and trim. These homes have been carefully crafted by one of Princeton's premier builders. Looking for new construction that is move in ready? This home awaits your inspection. Please note real estate tax ID will be assigned by County once home is sold. Condo monthly fee includes insurance on homes structure and exterior, mowing, landscape trimming, turf fertilization, snow removal. A complete condominium bylaws is available for your viewing. Please remove shoes for all showings. This home will not disappoint your expectations. Closing can take place immediately. Please note listing Realtor/ Broker is proudly related to sellers. Please note the pictures are representative of this unit but were taken in a previously built home in same development.
Courtesy: Local Realty Group, Inc.
815-339-1158
Stunning Contemporary Ranch Home on 5 Acres Nestled amidst nature, this beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Overlooking five acres of timber, the property is teeming with wildlife, providing a serene backdrop. The home features a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace and a wet bar, perfect for entertaining. The upper-level living space boasts natural lighting, vaulted cathedral ceilings, and a second fireplace, adding to the charm. A three-season sunroom off the kitchen is the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the views. The kitchen is equipped with ample cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and all appliances included. In addition, the home features a luxurious sauna, perfect for relaxation and wellness. There are also several workshop areas, including a heated and insulated two-car garage, as well as a second attached garage. The property also boasts beautiful landscaping, a deep driveway leading to privacy, and a luxurious hot tub for ultimate relaxation. With ample storage throughout, this home truly has it all. This home has a new roof as of 2025.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath two-story that knows it's a work in progress-but in the best way. The room sizes? Generous. The layout? Solid. The potential? Off the charts. In February, 2026, this home just received eight brand-new windows with a lifetime warranty, so you can go ahead and enjoy the view without worrying about drafts, repairs, or regrets. That's future-you saying thank you already. The kitchen is currently... let's call it "creatively makeshift." It functions, it tries its best, and most importantly-it has plenty of space to become the amazing kitchen you're dreaming of once you're ready to roll up your sleeves (or call a contractor). You'll also love the main floor laundry-because hauling baskets up and down stairs is a hard no-and a detached two-car garage ready to protect your vehicles, tools, toys, or secret snack stash. If you're looking for a home with good bones, big rooms, and the chance to add your own style (without paying for someone else's questionable design choices), this one might just be your perfect match.
Courtesy: Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
815-875-1221
Brand new roof on the house and barn/workshop in July 2026. Also front gutters replaced and side and back gutters repaired in July 2026. If you are looking for a large home in a great location with a large barn/workshop/mancave then this one is for you!! Great location on Thompson St. not far from Zearing Park - watch the fireworks from your big fenced in backyard. Enjoy the barn/workshop/mancave in the backyard that was built in 2007 and is 26x34 and has 2 overhead doors. The house garage also has 2 overhead doors allowing you to pull vehicles through the house garage to the barn/workshop. The home has a great layout and has plenty of space with 3-4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is 2,792 square feet. New furnace just installed 2025. New carpet just installed throughout the house 2025- all bedrooms and family room. Seller is giving a Home Warranty to the new buyer from Home Warranty Inc for 14 months coverage for $625. Pool table, ping pong table and stove in the basement to stay. Pool needs a new liner and pump or the seller will have the pool removed. Wood burning fireplace in the lower-level family room never used by the seller and the water softener is disconnected. Make an appointment to check this one out!!
Courtesy: Harvest Realty and Development
815-878-1981
Princeton's history is alive and well in this brick farm house style home that court house records show was built in 1856. Oh if the walls could talk.......Today this home is available and priced reasonably enough to allow the next owners to add their own history. With a circular asphalt driveway the home sits back away from the road yet is walking distance to town. A location that gives opportunities for possible home businesses or a place to raise a family. The home has a main level with plenty of living space. A second level has 3 bedrooms with one of the rooms having a built in "bunk bed" with room for two beds. Home has many thermal windows and a fireplace in family room. The enclosed porch faces to the East, although not heated, there is plenty of sunshine and a great place to greet guests. A survey was recently done and is available for viewing. The property has a easement along the far West side. A final survey will be done to split the land from parcel to East so lot sizes listed are approximate . We see lots of opportunities in this homes location. City zoning is B2. Zoning and a buyers use should be confirmed by City of Princeton Zoning office. Lots of possibilities await the next owners. Easy to show. Come look.
Courtesy: Wessel Real Estate
815-878-5165
This 6.1 acre, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3+ car garage and outbuildings is immaculately maintained and move-in ready on! The home boasts new windows and central air, walls have been replaced with drywall, electrical and plumbing have been updated. The 3 outbuildings all have a new electric service, truck and trailer will fit into the larger barn, and the drive will handle a 96,000 pound load. The shed is ready for chickens, rabbits, goats, horses, cattle, whatever you've dreamt of having. The yard is beautiful with mature trees, lovely perennials, and a gazebo for entertaining! Just a few miles outside of Princeton and in Princeton school district.
Princeton is located in Illinois. Princeton, Illinois has a population of 7,750. Princeton is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.52% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.98%.
The median household income in Princeton, Illinois is $53,492. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,407 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Princeton is 48.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.4 inches per year, with 24.9 inches of snow per year.
