For Sale92d on marketHistoric · 123 yrs
1217 E Converse Ave
Springfield, IL, 62702 • 62702 • Sangamon County
$25,000
$22/sqft
-$5,000 since Mar 7, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,139Sqft
0.17 acLot
1903Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1903 · 123 years of history
None
62702
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
Detached
This home is getting attention
Listed 92 days ago · 1,011 views · 35 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1,011 views
People checking out this listing
35 saves
Buyers have saved this home
92 days on market
Established listing
$22/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1903 · Historic
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!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights overlooks memorial stadium and unfinished basement for storage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$163/month
Principal & Interest$130
Property Tax$25
Insurance$8
Down payment20% ($5,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $20,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1903
HeatingForced Air, None
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,200 sqft
Days on Zillow92 Days
Price/sqft$22
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1903
Systems
HeatingForced Air, None
RoofShingle
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull,Unfinished
Lot7,200 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62702
Annual tax$1,727
Parcel14220477016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
None
Heating
Forced Air
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Level
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
UpperBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperOther
MainOther
Additional Level
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market92
Est. rent$1,158/mo
Tax rate1.98%
Price/sqft$22
On marketJan 5, 2026
PostedJan 5, 2026
MLS updatedMar 6, 2026
Tour days6
Views1,011
Favorites35
How are the schools in Springfield?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Springfield, IL, 62702
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 7, 2026Price Change$25,000$22RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 5, 2026Listed For Sale$30,000$26RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$25,000
Mar 7, 2026•$22/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$30,000
Jan 5, 2026•$26/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$1,727$20,565
Apr 7, 2023$1,661$18,784
Apr 7, 2022$584$17,514
Apr 7, 2021$458$16,859
Apr 7, 2020$448$16,884
Apr 7, 2019$430$16,825
Apr 7, 2018$430$16,743
Apr 7, 2017$427$16,527
Apr 7, 2016$258$16,285
Apr 7, 2015$258$16,091
Apr 7, 2014$320$15,987
Apr 7, 2013$313$16,866
Apr 7, 2012$387$16,866
Apr 7, 2011$687$16,866
Apr 7, 2010$664$16,704
Apr 7, 2009$786$16,467
Apr 7, 2008$798$15,803
Apr 7, 2007$787$15,297
Apr 7, 2006$760$14,735
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Springfield, IL • Sangamon County
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Nearby zip codes
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