Leclaire Historical District (Edwardsville, IL)
By Nancy Milton Holtzscher, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, Illinois Broker, REALTOR
(RE/MAX Alliance in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs)
Price Change: 651 Roosevelt, Edwardsville, Illinois This three-bedroom, all-brick storybook cottage in Edwardsville, Illinois has dropped to $164,900. With hardwood floors, fresh paint, new living room carpet, a two-car garage and almost an acre of land, this home has huge potential.  It's located just down the street from historic Leclaire Lake and is part of the Edwardsville School District.  Call Nancy at 618-791-8007 to see this house or learn more online at Goshen Realty Group.com. Offered exclusively by Goshen Realty Group at RE/MAX Preferred Partners, One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Agent: 618-791-8007, Office: 618-655-1188.
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By Nancy Milton Holtzscher, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, Illinois Broker, REALTOR
(RE/MAX Alliance in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs)
Make this charming full-brick ranch on almost an acre into your own storybook cottage right in the middle of Edwardsville, Illinois. The home at 651 Roosevelt, Edwardsville, Illinois, is offered at $174,900 by Goshen Realty Group at RE/MAX Preferred Partners. Learn more about this home at the Goshen Realty Group website. Just steps away from Leclaire Lake, this three-bedroom property offers 1,640 square feet of huge potential with authentic details including a cathedral-style front entrance, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and arched doorways. There is new frise carpet in the living room and new paint throughout most of the main level, creating a blank slate for your own personal style. A formal dining room, a large and sunny kitchen complete with oven, cooktop and refrigerato...
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By Paul Walker, Scott AFB IL Area Realtor
(Equity Fifty Five Realty, LLC)
Are you looking for a home in the LeClaire area of Edwardsville, IL 62025? Here is an interested article written by Terri Maddox in our local newspaper Belleville News Democrat along with Cindy Reinhardt who has written a book called LeClaire after she has discovered many details of the  original founder's area. http://www.bnd.com/2010/11/14/1472226/leclaire-is-a-neighborhood-with.html There are currently 10 Active homes for sale in LeClaire Status - A TOT LP: $219,000 HI: $219,000 LO: $219,000 MEDIAN: $219,000 AVG: $219,000 AVG DM/CDM: 81/81   Property Type - N TOT LP: $219,000 HI: $219,000 LO: $219,000 MEDIAN: $219,000 AVG: $219,000 AVG DM/CDM: 81/81   Grand Total: TOT LP: $1,561,100 HI: $219,900 LO: $93,900 MEDIAN: $143,400 AVG: $156,110 AVG DM/CDM: 57/65   Displaying matches 1 throu...
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By Nancy Milton Holtzscher, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, Illinois Broker, REALTOR
(RE/MAX Alliance in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs)
What started as an innovative company town is now one of the most popular residential neighborhoods in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Leclaire neighborhood exemplifies the "look" of Edwardsville with its frame or brick homes, many of which were built in the Craftsman style. The area is always on the radar of potential buyers who ask us to let them know as soon as the neighborhood's properties hit the market. Here is a list of homes for sale in the historic Leclaire area of Edwardsville. Founded in 1890 by industrialist N.O. Nelson, the Leclaire area was named for the Frenchman who developed profit sharing and inspired Nelson to create a place where his workers could experience the best possible living and working conditions. The model town he built provided easy-to-afford housing, a park f...
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By Kristina Pratt, REALTOR - SFR - GoshenRealtyGroup.com
(St. Louis' Illinois Suburbs - RE/MAX Preferred Partners)
I've always had a love of history.  Living in Madison County has allowed me to enjoy numerous historical landmarks such as the Lewis and Clark trail, Cahokia Mounds and The Benjamin Stephenson House. My favorite area that relates to real estate is the charming Leclaire Historical District in Edwardsville. State Route 159 cuts through the Leclaire District.  It's lined on both sides by mature trees and creates a beautiful scene in the summer, spring and fall. For lovers of historic homes, the Leclaire district has quite a story.  It was founded in 1890 by N. O. Nelson, and was chosen as a location for Nelson's plumbing company.  Nelson's vision was a "utopian" village, where each employee had not only their own home, but a host of other amenities.  Access to schools, parks, and recreatio...
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