Nicely updated, this sleek 3-bedroom story and a half vinyl sided bungalow style home is truly move-in ready! Main floor of home features a comfortable front facing living room with ample natural light and laminate flooring, an updated and equipped eat-in tiled kitchen, two efficient bedrooms, and an updated full hall bath. The upper level features an expansive 28X11 third bedroom while the full poured concrete partially finished basement boasts a 17X13 rec room, 11X12 bar area, and a large laundry/mechanical room with ample adjacent storage space. Out back, you will find a fenced yard complete with a large rear concrete patio, deck area, storage shed, and a 2022 constructed 2+ car detached garage. Various vinyl replacement windows. Furnace, central air conditioning unit, and water heater have all been replaced within the past ten years. Need appliances? They will all remain here for new owner(s) including washer and dryer. This darling residential dwelling is bound to have a short shelf life!
Historic West Side, located between downtown Springfield and Washington Park, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with brick-lined streets and porch-front architecture. The character concentrates along MacArthur Boulevard near Lawrence Avenue, where corner taverns, local diners, and small storefronts set a lived-in, walkable rhythm. Queen Anne and Craftsman homes mix with tidy bungalows, and mature trees frame deep front yards. Community life often orbits the Illinois State Fairgrounds during fair season and year-round events. The Dana-Thomas House anchors the area’s design legacy with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School imprint. Parks and neighborhood schools add everyday structure without breaking the district’s old-house continuity.
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Market insights
218 N Illinois St · $125,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$125,000
Median sale price in this area is $214,297. (71% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Replacement windows
Full, partially finished basement
Shed
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms: two on the main level and one on the upper level
Primary/main bedrooms feature egress windows
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Basement laundry area
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Laminate in living areas and basement recreation room
Tile in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Sloped lot
Shed(s)
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1943
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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