2521 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703 Offered at $108,500 Charming Bungalow with Full Basement and 2-Car Garage Classic curb appeal meets everyday practicality at 2521 Yale Blvd, situated directly across from Harvard Park Elementary School. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers 970 sq ft of single-level living, starting with a welcoming covered front porch made for morning coffee. Step inside to find fresh paint throughout and original hardwood floors, refinished to bring out their natural texture and character a rare find in a home this well cared for. The spacious living room flows to a large dining room, and the kitchen has been updated with new countertops and a new stainless double-basin sink. The two bedrooms sit on opposite ends of the home, giving each one its own private feel. The bathroom has a new floor, and gas forced-air heat, central air, and ceiling fans keep things comfortable year-round. The full basement matches the main level's footprint and comes ready to work, with a built-in workbench for projects and a separate root cellar room for extra storage. Out back, enjoy a fenced yard on a 40' x 140' lot and a detached 2-car garage. Located in Springfield's Harvard Park neighborhood, right across from the elementary school a great option for families. Bring your vision and make it yours. Schedule your showing today! Property Details Beds: 2 | Baths: 1 | Sq Ft: 970 | Lot: 40' x 140' Style: Bungalow, single level Basement: Full, finished workbench area + root cellar Garage: Detached, 2-car Heating/Cooling: Gas forced air, central air Recent updates: Fresh paint, revuvenated original hardwood floors, new kitchen countertops, new stainless double-basin sink, new bathroom floor. All appliances included. Selling As-Is
Harvard Park, located between South Grand Avenue East and Stevenson Drive, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a broad greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harvard Park area, where ballfields, playground energy, and looping sidewalks set the daily rhythm. Brick single-story homes and tidy setbacks define many blocks, with mature trees softening the grid. Nearby, Washington Park’s lagoon paths and gardens add a scenic counterpoint to the neighborhood’s quieter streets. The Illinois State Fairgrounds brings seasonal bustle and a sense of local tradition. Local staples such as Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, the Hoogland Center for the Arts, and the Dana-Thomas House anchor outings beyond the immediate blocks.
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2521 Yale Blvd · $108,500
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 6 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$108,500
Median sale price in this area is $214,297. (98% higher than this home)
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23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Subdivision Name: Harvard Park
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Lot Size: 5,607 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Sangamon County
APN: 22100130020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Sale and tax history for 2521 Yale Blvd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmuhkeao3025ss60d3u4fnyo9
Sep 26, 2026
Listed
$108,500
Public Records
Aug 21, 2024
Sold
$63,000
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA123666
Dec 18, 2012
Sold
$59,500
Jul 20, 2012
Listed
$65,000
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MAINTAINED OLDER HOME, UPDATED WINDOWS, ROOF 06, WIRING 05. BATH LOOKS GREAT. LARGE DR, 2 CAR GARAGE HAS 2 DOOR OPENERS (ONE DOES NOT WORK) FENCED REAR YARD AND A GREAT BASEMENT WITH MANY USES. SF ASSUMED ACCURATE BUT NOT WARRANTED
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Property tax
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Assessment*
2025
$1,353 (−10.7%)
$5,350 + $22,359
$27,709
2024
$1,515 (+9.8%)
$4,990 + $20,853
$25,843
2023
$1,380 (+9.1%)
$4,558 + $19,047
$23,605
2022
$1,265 (+5.8%)
$4,324 + $17,789
$22,113
2021
$1,196 (+1.9%)
$4,162 + $17,123
$21,285
2020
$1,173 (+2.1%)
$4,168 + $17,149
$21,317
2019
$1,149 (+7.4%)
$4,153 + $17,089
$21,242
2018
$1,070 (+3.0%)
$4,134 + $16,530
$20,664
2017
$1,039 (+3.0%)
$4,081 + $16,316
$20,397
2016
$1,009 (+5.3%)
$4,021 + $16,078
$20,099
2013
$958
$3,947 + $15,887
$19,834
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Single Family Residential
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Sangamon County
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22100130020
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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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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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