Take a look at this surprisingly spacious traditional 4 bedroom home, conveniently resting just four short blocks from Washington Park for over 100 years! This home has such a warm and welcoming feeling as soon as you enter with its refinished hardwood flooring spanning the front foyer, living and dining room spaces. Tall ceilings and an abundance of natural light lend to that feeling of a comfortable home. The Kitchen has seen a complete overhaul with refaced cabinets, new counter tops, sink, faucet and tile floors. Accompanying the cosmetic upgrades is the original build charm of built in dining room shelving.storage. Many of the big ticket items have been taken off the list of needs! Roof replaced in 2013, windows in 2014, Furnace in 2021, Water Heater in 2023. Updated paint and some fixtures, bathroom flooring/vanity upgrades, and more! There is plenty of room for the family to stretch their legs, and if there is a need for additional living space, the walk up 3rd story attic could easily be transformed into your private getaway space, kids play room, crafts area, or even just good additional storage. If you want the charm of the old world with the conveniences of modern touches, this is the spot for you!
For sale
Price cut: $10.1K (11/4)
$169,900
812 S Illinois St, Springfield, IL 62704
4beds
1,728sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$167,700 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsAbundance of natural lightRefinished hardwood flooring
- 68 days |
- 1,597 |
- 127 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 04, 2025 at 12:18pm
Listed by:
Joshua F Kruse Offc:217-787-7000,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1039627
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 2in x 12ft 4in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 1in x 12ft 4in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 1in x 9ft 8in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 8in x 10ft 2in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 3in x 13ft 9in
Additional room
- Description: Back door drop zone
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 3in x 7ft 11in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 9in x 10ft 1in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 9in x 12ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 910
Upper level
- Area: 818
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1433.0302002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,175
- Annual tax amount: $2,664
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$167,700
$159,000 - $176,000
$1,724/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$98/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1039627 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $180,000+81.8%$104/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1039627 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Sold | $99,000-0.9%$57/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA153309 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900+29.7%$58/sqft |
Source: CAPITAL AREA MIS #153309 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2012 | Sold | $77,000-3.6%$45/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA123043 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,665 +5.9% | $37,725 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,516 +5.2% | $34,458 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $2,391 +4.3% | $32,686 +3.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,171/mo
Principal & interest
$842
Property taxes
$270
Home insurance
$59
Climate risks
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: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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