Welcome to this picture perfect bungalow, where timeless charm meets smart, meaningful updates. Situated in one of Springfield’s most convenient pockets, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and everything the city has to offer...while giving you a cozy retreat to come home to. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout enhanced by fresh paint, newer lighting, and an opened wall that creates an airy, semi-open concept flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Style meets function in the beautifully remodeled bathroom and the kitchen featuring brand-new flooring, ready for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. This home has had the heavy lifting done for you: a newer roof, siding, windows, updated electrical panel, and even a newer sewer main to the house. Outside, the fenced backyard offers the perfect spot for pets, play, or quiet evenings under the stars. And don’t miss the rare 1.5-car garage, the ultimate bonus for storage, hobbies, or simply keeping your cars out of the Midwest weather. Full of charm, thoughtfully updated, and move-in ready… this bungalow is truly the best of Springfield living. Pre-Inspected for buyers peace of mind and being sold as reported.
Sold for $114,000
$114,000
235 N Illinois St, Springfield, IL 62702
2beds
837sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
5,195 Square Feet Lot
$116,700 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$1,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$116,700
$107,000 - $127,000
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Fenced backyardFresh paintKitchen featuring brand-new flooringWarm inviting layoutBeautifully remodeled bathroomNewer lightingNewer roof
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Listed by:
Jacque Combs Mobl:217-416-7995,
RE/MAX Professionals
Bought with:
Jacque Combs, 475194287
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1040877
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 12ft 2in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8ft 9in x 11ft 5in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 10ft 4in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 3in x 5ft 4in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 4in x 13ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 837
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 837
- Total interior livable area: 837 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 129.88 x 40
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1428.0351036
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $85,698
- Annual tax amount: $1,895
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Sold | $114,000-0.9%$136/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1040877 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $115,000$137/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1040877 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$137/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1040877 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000+100%$143/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1040877 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2003 | Sold | $60,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,895 +6.7% | $28,566 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,776 +7.1% | $26,093 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $1,659 +4.7% | $24,513 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,584 +2% | $23,595 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,553 +5.4% | $23,630 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $1,473 | $23,548 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $1,473 +2.6% | $23,433 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,436 +2.5% | $23,130 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,400 +2% | $22,792 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $1,373 -1.3% | $22,426 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $1,391 +2.3% | $22,281 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,360 +2% | $22,785 |
| 2012 | $1,334 +2.5% | $22,785 |
| 2011 | $1,301 +2.9% | $22,785 +1% |
| 2010 | $1,264 +3.6% | $22,566 +1.4% |
| 2009 | $1,221 +1.1% | $22,246 +4.2% |
| 2008 | $1,207 +35.2% | $21,348 +28% |
| 2007 | $893 +3.3% | $16,684 +3.8% |
| 2006 | $865 | $16,072 |
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Neighborhood: Historic West Side
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dubois Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10U S Grant Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Springfield
Source: RMLS Alliance 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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