Nice 5-plex fully rented: 1) 1st floor 2BR $900/mo; 2) 2nd floor 1BR efficiency $500/mo; 3) 2nd floor 1BR efficiency $500/mo; 4) 3rd floor 1BR $550/mo; 5) garden level 1BR $550/mo. New efficient furnace (2017), new roof (2020), vinyl siding, aluminum storm windows, new guttering, updated electricity, window AC and kitchen appliances provided. Near Washington Park. Long-term renters, excellent occupancy record. Pictures were all taken when units were empty. Owner pays all utilities; gas expense includes electric cost. Sold As-Is.
Sold for $190,000 on 08/31/23
$190,000
853 S Douglas Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
5beds
4baths
2,820sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$240,500 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$878 Estimated rent
Home value
$240,500
$212,000 - $269,000
$878/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: December 15, 2025 at 01:12pm
Listing updated: September 23, 2023 at 01:02pm
Listed by:
Philip E Chiles Mobl:217-306-7445,
Keller Williams Capital
Bought with:
Phillip M Anderson, 471020583
River Birch Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1023646
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,820
- Total interior livable area: 2,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,800 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 156
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 14330302029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2025 | Listing removed | $700 |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $700+27.3% |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $190,000-5%$67/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1023646 | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Contingent | $199,900$71/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1023646 | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,900$71/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1023646 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,818 +109.4% | $69,271 +120.5% |
| 2023 | $2,778 +4% | $31,422 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $2,671 +3.4% | $29,806 +3.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Historic West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Elizabeth Graham Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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