Sold for $385,000 on 10/23/24
$385,000
500 S Douglas Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
7beds
4baths
5,712sqft
Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1867
-- sqft lot
$407,200 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$407,200
$379,000 - $436,000
Not available
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What's special
Own a piece of Springfield, Illinois history! This grand scale dwelling, originally known as "The Samuel Sinclair Home", is situated in Springfield's Historic West Side Neighborhood, offering a prime location close to all downtown amenities and beautiful Washington Park. The structure features eight apartments total - four 2/1 units and four 1/1 units. Avg. apartment size is 1,035 sqft. 5/8 units are now vacant and ready for the next owner to select their own tenants. Offers a common area laundry room located on the 2nd level, a walk-up 3rd level/attic and an unfinished basement that previously hosted two additional units. Tenants pay electric, owner pays water. Home is said to have been built in 1867 by Washington Crowder, a prominent brick contractor of the times. During the Civil War, the land itself was part of Camp Yates, where Ulysses S. Grant took command of the Union troops in 1861. So much more than just an apartment building - a true token of the past! Showings are available to pre-approved buyers with 24 hour notice for the occupied units. Schedule your showing today!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 24, 2024 at 01:03pm
Listed by:
Crystal Germeraad Pref:217-685-9575,
RE/MAX Professionals
Bought with:
Krystal K Buscher, 475142742
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1030693
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,712
- Total interior livable area: 5,712 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 101 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1433.0153001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Apartment
Materials
- Brick Partial, Stone
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1867
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | Sold | $385,000-9.4%$67/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Pending sale | $425,000$74/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Historic West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dubois Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10U S Grant Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Springfield
Source: RMLS Alliance. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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