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    • Price cut: $5K (3/7)
    $25,000

    1217 E Converse Ave, Springfield, IL 62702

    3beds
    1,139sqft
    : 
    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
    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!
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Crystal Commean Pref:217-685-9575,

    RE/MAX Professionals

    Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1041177MLS LogoOriginating 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: 98 days
      • Road surface type: Paved
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        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,243/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/7/2026Price change$25,000-16.7%$22/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041177 Report a problem
        1/5/2026Listed for sale$30,000$26/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041177 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax 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

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $170/mo
        Principal & interest
        $129
        Property taxes
        $41
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 62702

          Getting around

          57 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          35 / 100
          Some Transit
          49 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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