Darling bungalow home located just a short walk to Washington Park and conveniently located in the center of Springfield. A cheery screened in porch greats you as you enter with a porch swing. A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace with built in book shelves on each side along with windows for natural light. Speaking of windows several have been replaced with Anderson windows in 2023/24. A formal dining room carries on the hardwood flooring, tons of natural light and a corner built in hutch. The kitchen cabinets were replaced in 2004 and GE Appliances from Dick Van Dyke were all replaced in 2022. There are 2 bedrooms also with hardwood flooring and have been freshly painted. The hall features a built in linen cabinet and drawers along with a laundry chute to the basement. The bathroom features a tub/shower combo and some new plumbing. The lower level has plenty of room for storage and includes a 2nd full bathroom, laundry area with the washer (new in March) and dryer staying and a wash sink. Water heater, furnace and a/c all replaced in 2020.The backyard is fenced in and has a one car garage. If youre looking for a home with charm this is it!!
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
720 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
2beds
994sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1924
5,320 Square Feet Lot
$152,700 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$1,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$152,700
$145,000 - $160,000
$1,156/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 01, 2026 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
Cindy E Grady Mobl:217-638-7653,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Cindy E Grady, 471010585
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1040849
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 1in x 9ft 9in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6ft 5in x 6ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 14ft 2in
Additional room
- Description: Screened Porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 0in x 7ft 11in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 1in x 13ft 7in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 8in x 11ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 994
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 994
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Alley Access
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 5,320 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 133
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 14330332016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Sold | $155,000+3.3%$156/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1040849 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $150,000$151/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1040849 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000$151/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1040849 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2,329 +7.5% | $33,861 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $2,166 +2.3% | $33,642 +4.7% |
| 2013 | $2,117 +1.9% | $32,135 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Historic West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Elizabeth Graham Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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