ATTENTION INVESTORS!! This charming large 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in Jerome is full of character and potential! The spacious living/family room features soaring ceilings, a cozy double-sided fireplace, and a convenient wet bar-making it the perfect place to relax or entertain guests. Step outside to enjoy two large decks that provide plenty of space for outdoor gatherings with family and friends. The garage also includes an attached workshop, ideal for hobbies, projects, or extra storage. With so much to offer, this home is ready for your personal touch. Priced to reflect the updates and improvements needed, it presents a wonderful opportunity to make it your own! Property is being sold as-is.
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Price cut: $15K (8/19)
$250,000
1644 W Homewood Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
3beds
6,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.49 Acres Lot
$245,000 Zestimate®
$40/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy double-sided fireplaceSoaring ceilingsConvenient wet barTwo large decks
- 97 days
- 1,879
- 76
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared Litwiller 309-840-5983,
Freedom Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12673192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,260
- Total interior livable area: 6,260 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 414
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 119.5x180
Details
- Parcel number: 22080106015000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $40/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,266
- Annual tax amount: $8,042
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$245,000
$233,000 - $257,000
$2,469/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $250,000-5.7%$40/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673192 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$42/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673192 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$44/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673192 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000+86.7%$45/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673192 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2015 | Sold | $150,000$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,805 +2% | $95,422 +8% |
| 2023 | $7,653 +4.2% | $88,354 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $7,343 +3.6% | $83,613 +4.1% |
| 2021 | $7,087 +3.6% | $80,335 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $6,840 +7.3% | $79,461 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $6,372 | $78,071 +0.4% |
| 2018 | $6,372 +2.4% | $77,736 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $6,221 +3.1% | $76,542 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $6,033 +1.9% | $74,566 +2.3% |
| 2015 | $5,921 +20% | $72,883 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $4,935 +1.3% | $72,276 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $4,871 -1.3% | $73,050 -1.7% |
| 2012 | $4,936 +2.8% | $74,314 |
| 2011 | $4,800 +1.4% | $74,314 -0.3% |
| 2010 | $4,734 +2.6% | $74,560 +0.9% |
| 2009 | $4,612 +1.5% | $73,909 +1.6% |
| 2008 | $4,544 -1.9% | $72,774 +1.3% |
| 2007 | $4,633 -1% | $71,875 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $4,679 | $70,736 |
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Neighborhood: 62704
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Iles School
- Middle: Franklin Middle School
- High: Southeast High School
- District: 186
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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