Check out the stained glass! C. 1893 Painted Lady in Illinois. $415,000.
This is a Queen Anne Victorian in Anna, Illinois, built in 1893. The listing calls it a “Painted Lady” and says it has survived remarkably intact. It has nearly 2,700 square feet, three bedrooms and two and a half baths.
It sits on about a third of an acre, with a two-story carriage house out back. The house has been on the market for just a few days.
301 W High St, Anna, IL 62906 — $415,000
A Painted Lady From 1893
The house is a frame Queen Anne with wood siding and a tower. The listing calls it Anna’s distinctive “Painted Lady.”
It says the home has spent more than 130 years earning its character, and the original details are still there to see.
Features:
- Built in 1893
- Queen Anne Victorian
- Frame construction with wood siding
- Two stories, plus an unfinished third floor
Stained Glass From Around the World
There are 10 original stained-glass windows in the house, and the listing says they come from around the world. They throw colored light across the rooms.
Generous windows and soaring ceilings help that light travel. The listing also mentions an unforgettable wall of mirrors.
Features:
- 10 original stained-glass windows
- Soaring ceilings
- Wall of mirrors
Woodwork That Was Never Painted
Much of the original woodwork and trim is still unpainted, which the listing calls a rare find after more than 130 years. Period architectural details run throughout the home.
Features:
- Original woodwork and trim, largely unpainted
- Period architectural details
Rooms and Layout
The house has three bedrooms and two and a half baths. The listing mentions multiple living and entertaining spaces, and it refers to a ballroom.
Two soaking tubs are part of the bath count. The listing says the home offers historic atmosphere without giving up everyday comfort.
Features:
- 3 bedrooms
- 2.5 bathrooms per the listing text
- 2,692 square feet
- Two soaking tubs
- Multiple living and entertaining spaces
Porches and the Balcony
An upstairs porch gives you another place to sit and take in the surroundings. The listing also mentions porches in the plural.
The listing data lists a balcony under exterior features.
Features:
- Porches
- Upstairs porch
- Balcony
The Unfinished Third Floor
Above the two main floors is an unfinished third floor. The listing calls it an extraordinary remnant of the home’s past, and a space unlike anything in a typical residence.
Features:
- Unfinished third floor
- No basement per the listing data
The Carriage House and Lot
The property includes its historic two-story carriage house. The listing says it adds character, storage and possibility. The data shows a detached garage with two spaces.
The lot is about 0.31 acres.
Features:
- Historic two-story carriage house
- Detached garage, 2 spaces
- 0.31-acre lot
Systems and Taxes
Heating is natural gas forced air, and cooling is central air, zoned. Water and sewer are public. Appliances listed are a range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.
Annual taxes are listed at $3,873, with a tax-assessed value of $204,810.
Features:
- Natural gas forced-air heat
- Central air, zoned
- Public water and sewer
- Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
- Taxes: $3,873 per year
Schools Nearby
Zillow lists Davie Elementary (grades 3-4) and Anna Junior High (grades 5-8), each about 0.1 miles away. Anna-Jonesboro High School is 0.4 miles away. GreatSchools ratings are 6, 7 and 2 in that order.
Features:
- Davie Elementary, 6/10
- Anna Junior High, 7/10
- Anna-Jonesboro High School, 2/10
The asking price is $415,000, about $154 per square foot. It was listed on September 27, 2026. The house last sold in August 2025 for $359,900, and before that in February 2024 for $315,000.
This one suits someone who wants a real Victorian with the original glass and woodwork, and who has the room to take on a carriage house and a third floor that is still unfinished.
Full Listing Description
Own a piece of 1893 that has survived remarkably intact. Nook & Key 1893, Anna’s distinctive Queen Anne Victorian “Painted Lady,” offers nearly 2,700 square feet of living space filled with the craftsmanship and character that make historic homes irreplaceable.
Throughout the home, 10 original stained-glass windows from around the world, cast colorful light across rooms where much of the original woodwork and trim remains beautifully unpainted, a rare find after more than 130 years. Generous windows, soaring ceilings, period architectural details, and an unforgettable wall of mirrors give the interior a sense of drama and history that simply cannot be recreated in a modern build.
The home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, multiple living and entertaining spaces, and two soaking tubs, offering historic atmosphere without sacrificing everyday comfort. An upstairs porch provides another special place to unwind and take in the surroundings.
And the story doesn’t end with the main two floors. The unfinished third-floor is an extraordinary remnant of the home’s past and offers a space unlike anything found in a typical residence. Outside, the property includes its historic two story carriage house, adding even more character, storage, and possibility.
From the stained glass and preserved millwork to the ballroom, carriage house, porches, and one-of-a-kind architectural details, this isn’t simply a house with “historic charm.” It is a home where the history is still physically present.
Whether you’re drawn to historic architecture, looking for a memorable private residence, or searching for a property with personality and possibilities beyond the ordinary, Nook & Key 1893 deserves to be experienced in person.
Some homes have character added to them. This one has spent more than 130 years earning it.
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