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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,460 sqft
426 W Cook St, Springfield, IL 62704
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1944Year Built
$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Don't miss this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Springfield, just blocks from the Capitol and downtown. With all wood floors throughout, this home offers a cozy cottage feel on a rare double lot. The kitchen, updated in 2019, boasts stunning quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, and stainless appliances—including a dishwasher and a filtered faucet. The bathrooms feature modern touches like a new vanity, beadboard, and a refreshed half bath. Enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning...Don't miss this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Springfield, just blocks from the Capitol and downtown. With all wood floors throughout, this home offers a cozy cottage feel on a rare double lot. The kitchen, updated in 2019, boasts stunning quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, and stainless appliances—including a dishwasher and a filtered faucet. The bathrooms feature modern touches like a new vanity, beadboard, and a refreshed half bath. Enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, relax on the spacious deck, and take in the large fenced yard with a private garden. The unfinished basement offers ample storage and a convenient laundry room. This Vinegar Hill gem won’t last long! Selling as is.
  • Listed by: Cindy Grady 217.638.7653 cgrady@thegroup.com • The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1031907

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$130,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Springfield, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 426 West Cook Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,582 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,680 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Springfield
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: W. on Cook past College. When you approach S-curve onto Lawrence, go straig
  • Latitude: 39.795063
  • Longitude: -89.659649
  • MLSArea Minor: Springfield
  • Postal Code: 62704
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 14-33.0-255-017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,582
  • Tax Legal Description: L 28 WM. YATES ADDN
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Graham
  • High School: Springfield District #186
  • Middle Or Junior School: Franklin
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1460.0
  • Living Area: 1460.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40X142
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Plat in Office
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Gas, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 730.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 730.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.3
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.3
Room 9
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 17.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 10
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 11
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 12
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 426 West Cook Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2024

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

$118,500
Sep 27, 2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

Sep 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

$124,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2024

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

$118,500
09/27/2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

09/16/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031907

$124,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 426 West Cook Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,783Additions$27,388Total$32,171
Tax Record2025$2,119 ($177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,698 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySANGAMONAPN14-33.0-255-017

Schools near 426 West Cook Street

This home is within Springfield School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Springfield High School
Public9 to 12

Douglas School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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