1327 S Main Street, Carthage, MO 64836

$493,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,304 Status: Active

Current Price: $493,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 5/20/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a piece of architectural history in Carthage's South District, as recognized on the National Register of Historic Places with the Former Irwin House, an iconic Queen Anne residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. A striking roofline adorned with intricate finials and patina copper roof caps immediately sets the tone for this one-of-a-kind home.Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus the potential for a 5th non-conforming bedroom, this home blends historic charm with everyday functionality. From the moment you enter, a stunning grand staircase creates a memorable first impression in the foyer. Designed for both entertaining and comfortable living, the main floor features dual living spaces, including a refined parlor and a welcoming family room. The formal dining room is truly exceptional, showcasing stained glass windows, elegant built-in glass cabinetry, and timeless detailing. Throughout the home, you'll find rare historic elements including cedar line c ... (Read more) Step into a piece of architectural history in Carthage's South District, as recognized on the National Register of Historic Places with the Former Irwin House, an iconic Queen Anne residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. A striking roofline adorned with intricate finials and patina copper roof caps immediately sets the tone for this one-of-a-kind home.Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus the potential for a 5th non-conforming bedroom, this home blends historic charm with everyday functionality. From the moment you enter, a stunning grand staircase creates a memorable first impression in the foyer. Designed for both entertaining and comfortable living, the main floor features dual living spaces, including a refined parlor and a welcoming family room. The formal dining room is truly exceptional, showcasing stained glass windows, elegant built-in glass cabinetry, and timeless detailing. Throughout the home, you'll find rare historic elements including cedar line closets, transom windows and three functioning pocket doors. The updated kitchen offers modern convenience without sacrificing charm--complete with granite countertops, stainless appliances, eat-in bar, and a cozy breakfast nook, just around the corner from a cozy morning porch. Outdoor living is just as captivating with a covered wrap around porch, a peaceful sleeping porch off the primary suite, and a second-story porch overlooking Main Street, perfect for soaking in the home's historic surroundings. Adding exceptional versatility is the separate Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with alley access and a 1-car attached garage. Offering approximately 728 sq ft of additional living space (not included in main square footage), this space includes a ½ bath, brick fireplace, and built-in cooktop--ideal for an in-law suite, guest quarters, recreation space, pool house, or potential income-producing opportunity. A rare opportunity to own a distinguished historic property where original character and modern updates coexist beautifully--this is more than a home, it's a legacy.

Listing Details MLS# 262601

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: 1327
Direction: S
Street Name: Main
Suffix: Street
County: Jasper
State/Province: MO
Zip Code: 64836
Area: 09 - Carthage Area
Parcel #: 14200910021028000
Taxes Assessed: Yes
Tax Type: Both
Total Tax: 3011.05

Contract Info

Listing Price: 493000
List Price/SqFt: 149.21
In City Limits: Yes
Residential Type: Single Family - Freestanding
Love Letters Accepted by Seller: No
REO/ Foreclosure: No
Owner/Agent: No

General Property Info

Modular: No
Manufactured: No
Age: Historic
Road Frontage: 97
Total Acres: 0.46
Variable Acres: No
Total Finished Sq Ft: 3304
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Y/N: No
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
# Fireplace: Yes
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1897
Source: County Tax Records
Apx Above Grade Fin SqFt: 3304
Apx Above Grade Unfin SqFt: 638
Apx Below Grade Unfin SqFt: 1419
Sq Ft Source: Other - See Remarks
Home Warranty: No
Electricity On: Yes
School District: Carthage
Elementary School: Carthage
Middle School: Carthage
Solar: No
Basement: Yes
Apx Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions (Starting from): From the intersection of Centennial & Main Street, travel North on Main St. to home on the West side.

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.08
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15.83 x 12.25
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.08
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bonus Room Dimensions: 6.08 x 11.17
Bonus Room Level: Second
Breakfast Nook Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.17
Breakfast Nook Level: Main
Dining Room Dimensions: 18.42 x 10.9
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Dimensions: 20.75 x 12.67
Family Room Level: Main
Foyer Dimensions: 9 x 20
Foyer Level: Main
Garage Dimensions: 13 x 19.83
Garage Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.17
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Dimensions: 7.9 x 10
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 15.33 x 15.9
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.25
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Dimensions: 10.58 x 13.9
Other Level: Second
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Garage: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other: Yes

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Step into a piece of architectural history in Carthage's South District, as recognized on the National Register of Historic Places with the Former Irwin House, an iconic Queen Anne residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. A striking roofline adorned with intricate finials and patina copper roof caps immediately sets the tone for this one-of-a-kind home.Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus the potential for a 5th non-conforming bedroom, this home blends historic charm with everyday functionality. From the moment you enter, a stunning grand staircase creates a memorable first impression in the foyer. Designed for both entertaining and comfortable living, the main floor features dual living spaces, including a refined parlor and a welcoming family room. The formal dining room is truly exceptional, showcasing stained glass windows, elegant built-in glass cabinetry, and timeless detailing. Throughout the home, you'll find rare historic elements including cedar line closets, transom windows and three functioning pocket doors. The updated kitchen offers modern convenience without sacrificing charm--complete with granite countertops, stainless appliances, eat-in bar, and a cozy breakfast nook, just around the corner from a cozy morning porch. Outdoor living is just as captivating with a covered wrap around porch, a peaceful sleeping porch off the primary suite, and a second-story porch overlooking Main Street, perfect for soaking in the home's historic surroundings. Adding exceptional versatility is the separate Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with alley access and a 1-car attached garage. Offering approximately 728 sq ft of additional living space (not included in main square footage), this space includes a ½ bath, brick fireplace, and built-in cooktop--ideal for an in-law suite, guest quarters, recreation space, pool house, or potential income-producing opportunity. A rare opportunity to own a distinguished historic property where original character and modern updates coexist beautifully--this is more than a home, it's a legacy.

Style

Historic Desig.: Yes
Victorian: Yes

Property Condition

Existing Structure: Yes

Possession

At Close: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Levels

3+ Stories: Yes

Lot Description

Curb & Gutter: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Level: Yes
Sidewalk(s): Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

1 Car Att Garage: Yes
1 Car Det Garage: Yes
Alley Access: Yes
Driveway: Yes

Basement

Basement: Yes
Entrance - Inside: Yes
Entrance - Outside: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Fencing

Fence - Partial: Yes
Picket: Yes
Privacy: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Living Quarters: Yes
Guest House: Yes
Pool House: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Tile: Yes

Exterior/Comm Feat

Driveway - Shared: Yes
Lawn Sprinkler: Yes
Outbuilding(s): Yes
Window - Mixed: Yes
Other - See Remarks: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Wall (Poured): Yes
Stone: Yes

Utilities

Elec - Carthage: Yes
Fibre Optic: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Sewer - City: Yes
Water - City: Yes

Porch/Patio/Deck

Balcony: Yes
Covered: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Front: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes
Side: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Wall Unit(s): Yes

Cooling

Attic Fan: Yes
Central: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Wood: Yes

Docs on File

Aerial: Yes
Floor Plan: Yes
Lead Base Paint Discl: Yes
Seller Disclosure: Yes

Appliances

Compactor: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Range - Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Vent Hood: Yes

Other Rooms

Formal Dining Room: Yes
Formal Living Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Hobby Room: Yes
Mud Room: Yes
Sunroom - Unheated: Yes

Interior Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Cedar Closet(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Counters - Granite: Yes
Eat-in Bar: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal Dining Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Separate Entrance: Yes
Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Fireplace

1: Yes

Property Features

Property Condition: Existing Structure Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Other Financing: Cash; Conventional Possession: At Close Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Levels: 3+ Stories Style: Historic Desig.; Victorian Foundation: Concrete Wall (Poured); Stone Basement: Basement; Entrance - Inside; Entrance - Outside; Full; Unfinished Roof: Metal; Tile Outbuildings: Additional Living Quarters; Guest House; Pool House; Workshop Utilities: Elec - Carthage; Fibre Optic; Natural Gas; Sewer - City; Water - City Heating: Central; Natural Gas; Wall Unit(s) Cooling: Attic Fan; Central Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic; Laminate; Wood Appliances: Compactor; Dishwasher; Range - Electric; Refrigerator; Vent Hood Other Rooms: Foyer; Great Room; Hobby Room; Mud Room; Sunroom - Unheated; Formal Dining Room; Formal Living Room Interior Features: Built-Ins; Cedar Closet(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Counters - Granite; Eat-in Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Room; Foyer; Garage Door Opener; Separate Entrance; Walk-in Closet(s); Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Hookup Fireplace: 1 Fencing: Fence - Partial; Picket; Privacy Lot Description: Curb & Gutter; Landscaped; Level; Sidewalk(s) Docs on File: Aerial; Floor Plan; Lead Base Paint Discl; Seller Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Garage	13.00	19.83	Attached Garage
Laundry	7.90	10.00
Breakfast Nook	9.50	11.17
Kitchen	13.50	11.17
Dining Room	18.42	10.90
Foyer	9.00	20.00
Family Room	20.75	12.67
Living Room	15.33	15.90
Other	10.58	13.90	Sleeping Porch - off Primary
Bonus Room	6.08	11.17
Primary Bedroom	13.90	12.25
Bedroom 2	11.90	9.08
Bedroom 3	15.83	12.25
Bedroom 4	13.90	12.08
Bonus Room	16.42	24.25
Other	10.90	15.17	Could Serve as a Closet to the bonus Room
Garage	15.16	43.67	Detached Garage

Listing Office: PRO 100 Inc., REALTORS

Listing Agent: Jim Alyssa Hunter Team

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026

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