Belleville, IL 62220
Built in 1912 and updated where it counts, this North Belleville home pairs nearly 10-foot ceilings, an arched front window, and a cozy wood-burning stove with the updates buyers want most: a new roof (2025), HVAC replaced in 2020, a gas water heater from 2019, and updated circuit-breaker electrical.
The front of the house sets the tone, with an arched double-casement window and a cantilevered bay that make it stand out from the curb. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring, new trim, and fresh paint carry through the entire main level.
The living room is bright and open, lit by that arched window. At the center of the home, a flex room works as a family room, sitting area, or home office. The main-floor primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, the cantilevered bay, a full-wall double closet, and a plant shelf above it for display space. The full bath is just across the flex room.
At the back of the home, a freestanding wood-burning stove and exposed beams sit between the dining area and kitchen, giving the space real character. The kitchen has an island with overhang seating, a gas range, a built-in microwave, and a new sliding glass door that opens right onto the deck.
Upstairs, the second bedroom takes up the whole upper level. It is a roomy finished attic with a ceiling close to 9 feet at the center, a walk-in closet, and extra storage under the eaves.
Out back, the deep fenced yard has a deck that steps down to a patio, giving you two spots to relax or entertain. The driveway widens to two lanes behind the house, with room to add a garage or carport. The basement holds the laundry hookups, a utility sink, a sump pump, and storage, and it has its own exterior entry.
All of this sits a short walk from the Belleville MetroLink station and about a mile from downtown Belleville. No HOA.
Life in North Belleville
North Belleville is an established neighborhood of older homes on city lots, tucked between downtown Belleville and the MetroLink line. It offers the character of a historic neighborhood with easy access to the whole St. Louis region.
Getting Around
The Belleville MetroLink station on Scheel Street is just a few blocks from the house. The Red Line runs from Shiloh-Scott, near Scott Air Force Base, through downtown St. Louis and on to Lambert Airport. That means you can commute, catch a Cardinals game, or fly out without needing the car. The station also connects to several MetroBus routes. By car, Scott AFB is about 20 minutes away and downtown St. Louis is about 25.
Downtown Belleville
Downtown Belleville is about a mile away. Main Street is part of one of the largest historic districts in Illinois and is lined with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, along with the historic Lincoln Theatre. On Saturday mornings from May through October, a farmers market sets up just off Main Street.
Festivals and Events
Belleville's Public Square hosts events all year. Art on the Square, held the weekend after Mother's Day, has been ranked among the top fine art fairs in the country many times. Fall brings Oktoberfest and the Belleville Chili Cook-Off, one of the city's biggest festivals. During the holidays, the German-style Christkindlmarkt fills the square from the day after Thanksgiving until just before Christmas.
Parks and Recreation
North End Park is close by, and the Belleville area offers parks, trails, and the MetroBikeLink path system for walking and cycling.
Schools
The home is served by Belleville District 118 and Belleville East High School. Buyers should verify school assignments.
Distances and travel times are approximate.