This is the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Washington Park bungalow you've been looking for! It has the quality features of the era like gorgeous hardwood floors and thick woodwork blended with modern updates to the kitchen and bath as well as newer windows! Recent improvements include interior painting in 2022, new back storm door and service door to garage installed in 2025. A native Chinkapin Oak and Japanese Maple were added to the front yard and a Serviceberry in the private backyard which is the perfect place for gardening or relaxing, while the covered front porch invites you to visit with neighbors and guests! Home has been pre-inspected for buyer convenience.
Sold for $162,000 on 05/05/25
$162,000
845 S Columbia Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
2beds
977sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$166,500 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,327 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,500
$153,000 - $181,000
$1,327/mo
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Zillow last checked: December 15, 2025 at 01:12pm
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 01:16pm
Listed by:
Megan M Pressnall Offc:217-787-7000,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
James J Skeeters, 475097981
Keller Williams Capital
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1035002
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 1in x 11ft 5in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 5in x 11ft 2in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 2in x 6ft 3in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 2in x 9ft 6in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 2in x 15ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 977
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 977
- Total interior livable area: 977 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,600 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 140
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 14320427033
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood 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: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $162,000+1.9%$166/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1035002 | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Pending sale | $159,000$163/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1035002 | ||
| 3/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,000+21.8%$163/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1035002 | ||
| 2/11/2022 | Sold | $130,500+4.5%$134/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1011778 | ||
| 12/30/2021 | Pending sale | $124,900$128/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1011778 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,473 +5.5% | $47,349 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $3,293 +5.9% | $43,249 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $3,109 +4.1% | $40,700 +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: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Graham
- Middle: Franklin
- 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.
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