ATTENTION INVESTORS: This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits directly across the street from Lanphier High School and overlooks Memorial Stadium. Home is in need of renovation - main level, kitchen and bath are gutted and ready for you to complete. All 3 bedrooms are upper level, unfinished basement for storage and detached two-car garage for parking. The home does have a newer roof (2025). Room measurements are approximate. Come check it out and make an offer!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (3/7)
$25,000
1217 E Converse Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
3beds
1,139sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1903
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$22/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Overlooks memorial stadiumUnfinished basement for storage
- 72 days |
- 934 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 06, 2026 at 09:48pm
Listed by:
Crystal Commean Pref:217-685-9575,
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1041177
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 8ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
Main level
- Area: 712
Upper level
- Area: 427
Heating
- Forced Air, None
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,139
- Total interior livable area: 1,139 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 180
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1422.0477016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $22/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,695
- Annual tax amount: $1,727
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,133/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $25,000-16.7%$22/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $30,000$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,727 +4% | $20,565 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,661 +184.5% | $18,784 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $584 +27.4% | $17,514 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $458 +2.2% | $16,859 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $448 +4.3% | $16,884 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $430 | $16,825 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $430 +0.8% | $16,743 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $427 +65.6% | $16,527 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $258 -0.2% | $16,285 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $258 -19.4% | $16,091 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $320 +2.3% | $15,987 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $313 -19% | $16,866 |
| 2012 | $387 -43.7% | $16,866 |
| 2011 | $687 +3.5% | $16,866 +1% |
| 2010 | $664 -15.5% | $16,704 +1.4% |
| 2009 | $786 -1.4% | $16,467 +4.2% |
| 2008 | $798 +1.4% | $15,803 +3.3% |
| 2007 | $787 +3.5% | $15,297 +3.8% |
| 2006 | $760 | $14,735 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$170/mo
Principal & interest
$129
Property taxes
$41
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62702
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mcclernand Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Lanphier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lanphier High School
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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