Diamond in the rough, this two story is just a short walk from popular Washington Park. Great access to downtown and westside amenities.
Sold for $80,000 on 10/24/25
$80,000
836 S Columbia Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$80,300 Zestimate®
$60/sqft
$1,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$80,300
$76,000 - $84,000
$1,570/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 10:57am
Listed by:
Henry Helton Offc:217-787-7000,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Henry Helton, 475155944
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1038841
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
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 6in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 4in x 10ft 1in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Area: 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 8in x 9ft 8in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 11ft 5in
Main level
- Area: 672
Upper level
- Area: 672
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 5,600 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 140
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1432.0428011
- Zoning description: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: Not Available
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $80,000$60/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1038841 | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$60/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1038841 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,717 +7.5% | $43,348 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,528 +7.7% | $39,594 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $2,348 +5.1% | $37,202 +3.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Historic West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Elizabeth Graham Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dubois
- Middle: US Grant
- High: Springfield
Source: RMLS Alliance. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.