You won't want to miss this one! Convenient location to downtown, shopping, dining and hospital. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom bungalow built in 2000 features numerous updates all new floors, freshly painted, new ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. A half bath in a private bedroom with walk-in closet, covered front porch, fenced backyard, storage shed and alley access with parking. All new stainless steel appliances, well-maintained. Move in ready, priced to be sold as is. Broker owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
$104Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jerry George• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harvard Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Springfield Southeast High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
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About Near
South
Near South, located between Downtown Springfield and Washington Park, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined streets and porch-front architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around South Grand Avenue East near the Illinois State Fairgrounds gates, where taverns, casual eateries, and long-running local storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Painted Lady, Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, and the Hoogland Center for the Arts act as cultural anchors with a distinctly Springfield feel. Brick bungalows and late-19th-century homes sit beside small apartment buildings, giving blocks a layered streetscape. Sidewalks trace past pocket parks and corner churches, while the fairgrounds calendar adds periodic bursts of energy. The setting stays grounded and walkable, with downtown offices and museums a short drive north.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl plank, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric and gas heating
Forced-air and hot-water heating
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Alley access
Construction
Built in 2000
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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You won't want to miss this one! Loads of potential in this 19 year old bungalow. A little TLC would go a long way! 3 bed, 1.5 baths, covered front porch, fenced backyard, storage shed and alley access with parking. SOLD AS-IS All offers must be submitted by the buyer’s agent using the online offer management system. ***Seller has requested HIGHEST & BEST offers by 11:59 PM on 11/12/19***
Public Records
Dec 13, 1999
Sold
$11,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,696 (+3.4%)
$5,015 + $15,934
$20,949
2024
$1,641 (+4.0%)
$4,677 + $14,861
$19,538
2023
$1,578 (+4.0%)
$4,272 + $13,574
$17,846
2022
$1,517 (+3.4%)
$4,052 + $12,876
$16,928
2021
$1,467 (+2.0%)
$3,900 + $12,394
$16,294
2020
$1,438 (−4.0%)
$3,906 + $12,413
$16,319
2019
$1,497 (−9.9%)
$3,892 + $19,367
$23,259
2018
$1,663 (+2.5%)
$3,873 + $21,804
$25,677
2017
$1,622 (+2.5%)
$3,823 + $21,522
$25,345
2016
$1,582 (+5.5%)
$3,767 + $21,208
$24,975
2013
$1,500
$3,698 + $20,819
$24,517
Public record
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Zoning
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Lot size
6,104 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
22040284017
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1827 S 5th St
$118,728
$1,172 under list price of $120K
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