Sold985d on marketHistoric · 140 yrs

1609 S 8th St

Springfield, IL, 62703 • Iles Park • Sangamon County

$34,000

$24/sqft

4Beds

2Baths

1,420Sqft

0.14 acLot

1886Built

Property DNA

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Character Home

Built 1886 · 140 years of history

Market activity

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985 days on market

Established listing

$24/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1886 · Historic

Great investment opportunity. Multiple properties available on the same street. Currently rented for $950/mo. SQFT deemed accurate but not warranted.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$222/month

Principal & Interest$176

Property Tax$34

Insurance$11

Down payment20% ($6,800)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $27,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1886

HeatingForced air

ParkingNo Data

Lot6,098 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1886

Systems

HeatingForced air

Parking & Outdoor

Lot6,098 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodIles Park

Annual tax$1,103

Parcel22030109012

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

1 category of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced air

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market985

Est. value$68,700

Est. rent$1,552/mo

Tax rate1.98%

Price/sqft$24

Last sold$34,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Springfield?

3 schools rated nearby

Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-12

3.2 mi

Jefferson Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.8 mi

Springfield Southeast High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.4 mi

Location

Springfield, IL, 62703

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Price history

4 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 27, 2023Sold$34,000$24Agent Provided

Jan 12, 2016Listing Removed$39,000$27RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

Aug 27, 2015Listed For Sale$39,000$27RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

Oct 28, 2002Sold$16,975$12Agent Provided

Sold$34,000

Jul 27, 2023•$24/sqft•Agent Provided

Listing Removed$39,000

Jan 12, 2016•$27/sqft•RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

Listed For Sale$39,000

Aug 27, 2015•$27/sqft•RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

Sold$16,975

Oct 28, 2002•$12/sqft•Agent Provided

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$1,103$13,132

Apr 8, 2023$1,061$11,995

Apr 8, 2022$1,020$11,379

Apr 8, 2021$986$10,953

Apr 8, 2020$966$10,970

Apr 8, 2019$1,012$10,932

Apr 8, 2018$1,012$11,975

Apr 8, 2017$991$11,820

Apr 8, 2016$971$11,647

Apr 8, 2015$962$11,507

Apr 8, 2014$947$11,432

Apr 8, 2013$554$11,432

Apr 8, 2012$544$11,432

Apr 8, 2011$530$11,432

Apr 8, 2010$522$11,323

Apr 8, 2009$514$11,162

Apr 8, 2008$505$10,712

Apr 8, 2007$523$10,302

Apr 8, 2006$464$5,946

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Springfield, IL • Sangamon County

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