C. Lee Carey Neighborhood Association, located between North Grand Avenue East and Sangamon Avenue, is a residential and civic Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a grid of walkable streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Grand Avenue East corridor near the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where fair-season energy, small eateries, and local storefronts set the pace. The Illinois State Fairgrounds stands as a defining landmark, with the Illinois State Fair and year-round events shaping the calendar. Housing reads as classic Springfield: modest early-to-mid-century homes mixed with older frame houses and deep front lawns. Parks and school campuses add open space and everyday rhythm. The setting stays closely tied to Springfield’s north-side institutions and event venues.
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Market insights
1929 E Spruce St · $49,999
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 5 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$49,999
Median list price in this area is $205,000. (310% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Interior features
No fireplace
Basement: None
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms (both on the main level, each approx. 10 x 10 ft, egress windows)
Additional living levels noted: upper level, lower level, third floor, basement, and additional level (room types present)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level (approx. 10 x 10 ft)
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Other flooring in kitchen
Exterior features
Level lot
Lot dimensions approximately 53 x 93
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1950
Parking
No garage; gravel parking
Construction
Shingle roof
Total building area reported as 700
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Property listed as active
Subdivision: Jefferson
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Cute little bungalow with lots of potential just needs a little TLC! Roof approximately 5 years old. Electrical & Water heater updated but not sure of exact age. Hardwood believed to be under carpet in living room and possibly bedroom & dining room. Plenty of storage and additional living space in the basement. Fenced backyard and 1 car detached garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,159 (+3.3%)
$1,996 + $12,322
$14,318
2024
$1,122 (+4.0%)
$1,862 + $11,492
$13,354
2023
$1,078 (+6.7%)
$1,701 + $10,497
$12,198
2022
$1,010 (+87.8%)
$1,613 + $9,661
$11,274
2021
$538 (+2.0%)
$1,554 + $4,422
$5,976
2020
$527 (+1.9%)
$1,556 + $4,429
$5,985
2019
$518 (−5.9%)
$1,551 + $4,414
$5,965
2018
$550 (−23.2%)
$1,543 + $4,968
$6,511
2017
$716 (+2.0%)
$1,523 + $7,019
$8,542
2016
$702 (−4.2%)
$1,501 + $6,917
$8,418
2013
$733
$1,474 + $7,579
$9,053
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
6,835 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
22020106018
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, IL • 62703
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Redfin Estimate for 1929 E Spruce St
$48,580
$1,419 under list price of $50K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $22K to $70K.