500 S Douglas Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

Own a piece of Springfield, Illinois history! This grand scale dwelling, originally known as "The Samuel Sinclair Home", is situated in Springfield's Historic West Side Neighborhood, offering a prime location close to all downtown amenities and beautiful Washington Park. The structure features eight apartments total - four 2/1 units and four 1/1 units. Avg. apartment size is 1,035 sqft. 5/8 units are now vacant and ready for the next owner to select their own tenants. Offers a common area laundry room located on the 2nd level, a walk-up 3rd level/attic and an unfinished basement that previously hosted two additional units. Tenants pay electric, owner pays water. Home is said to have been built in 1867 by Washington Crowder, a prominent brick contractor of the times. During the Civil War, the land itself was part of Camp Yates, where Ulysses S. Grant took command of the Union troops in 1861. So much more than just an apartment building - a true token of the past! Showings are available to pre-approved buyers with 24 hour notice for the occupied units. Schedule your showing today!