This beautiful, well-kept and updated two-story home is located in the heart of Springfield, on a charming street just around the corner from Washington Park. This home has been thoughtfully updated to be timeless and efficient. The home welcomes you with a covered front porch. It has three (3) bedrooms and one and one-half (1.5) bathrooms. Enter the home into the large living room with its original hardwood floors that flows into the dining room. The kitchen has newer stainless-steel appliances, refinished cabinetry, and has been opened up to the dining room.
Upstairs is a large master bedroom containing three (3) closets. Also upstairs, Bedroom #2 has a walk-in closet with a built-in dresser. The full bathroom upstairs was completely remodeled and expanded in 2019. Bedroom #3 is located on the main floor off of the dining room. If not a third bedroom, this space is perfect for a home office or playroom. The half-bathroom, with updated vanity and fixtures, is in this area.
The backyard contains a beautiful composite deck (rebuilt in 2020) with a view of the spacious fenced in backyard complete with a detached, two-car garage. A perfect area to host family and friends, or enjoy the peace and quiet this neighborhood offers.
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to make this your home!
Additional features and updates include: whole house humidifier, Ecobee smart thermostat, new windows, updated electrical, updated paint in many rooms, and recent carpet replacement in bedrooms. Square footage is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted. Seller is willing to work with real estate agents.
Sold for $190,000
$190,000
840 S Columbia Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
3beds
1,696sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1925
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$217,600 Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$1,847 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,600
$207,000 - $228,000
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Whole house humidifierNewer stainless-steel appliancesRefinished cabinetryUpdated electricalCovered front porchEcobee smart thermostatWalk-in closet
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Lot
- Size: 5,600 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 14320428012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $112/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,601
- Annual tax amount: $5,365
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2023 | Sold | $190,000+4.1%$112/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Pending sale | $182,500$108/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $182,500+49.6%$108/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2009 | Sold | $122,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,365 +39.5% | $63,867 +29% |
| 2023 | $3,847 +5.7% | $49,507 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $3,639 +4% | $46,605 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $3,498 +2% | $44,860 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $3,429 +8% | $44,928 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $3,176 | $44,772 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $3,176 +2.3% | $43,586 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $3,104 +2.3% | $43,023 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $3,035 +1.2% | $42,395 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $3,000 +1.4% | $41,889 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,959 +2.3% | $41,619 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $2,893 +2% | $41,710 |
| 2012 | $2,838 +2.5% | $41,710 |
| 2011 | $2,768 +2.7% | $41,710 +1% |
| 2010 | $2,695 +43% | $41,309 +32.9% |
| 2009 | $1,885 +2.8% | $31,083 +4.2% |
| 2008 | $1,833 +6% | $29,830 +8% |
| 2007 | $1,729 +2.4% | $27,626 +3.8% |
| 2006 | $1,688 | $26,612 |
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Neighborhood: Historic West Side
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- 3/10Elizabeth Graham Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Illinois
- Sangamon County
- Springfield
- 62704
- Historic West Side
- 840 S Columbia Ave