Imagine the possibilities!! This approx 15,000 sqft historic building is the birthplace of Marjorie Merriweather Post and was formerly used for over 100 years by The Kings Daughters Organization as a ladies dormitory. The building has 26 studio units (approx 538 sqft each) with full baths, a common area, a communal commercial kitchen, partial basement and elevator. 1.8 acre lot overlooks the Lincoln Park area neighborhood.Great proximity to downtown, the hospitals, the Brinkerhoff and Benedictine/Ursuline complex. New roof in 2022/23. Zoned R-3B.
For sale
$399,000
541 E Black Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
26beds
27baths
15,054sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$27/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Communal commercial kitchenCommon areaPartial basement
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Roni K Mohan Pref:217-899-7899,
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1033618
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 26
- Bathrooms: 27
Heating
- Forced Air, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Elevator, Recreation Room
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 15,054
- Total interior livable area: 15,054 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Exterior features: Rec Area
Lot
- Size: 1.8 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1422.0326065
- Zoning description: R-3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition,Other,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $27/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $13,217
- Date on market: 12/19/2024
- Road surface type: Paved
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