Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,586 sqft$14/sqft
718 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Single FamilyProperty Type
$14/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Contractor/Investor Special! Historic Springfield 4 Bedroom Victorian home just 1 block from the Abraham Lincoln historic site. This is a must see! 6 Replacement windows for upper story front bedrooms ($1200 worth), approximately 600sf Prefinished 3/4 Oak Flooring ($1500-$2000 worth), 320 sf laminate flooring ($300), 450sf vinyl siding ($300 worth), and 60 lineal feet picket fencing ($200 worth). Newer kitchen and fantastic space gives the buyer instant equity!Contractor/Investor Special! Historic Springfield 4 Bedroom Victorian home just 1 block from the Abraham Lincoln historic site. This is a must see! 6 Replacement windows for upper story front bedrooms ($1200 worth), approximately 600sf Prefinished 3/4 Oak Flooring ($1500-$2000 worth), 320 sf laminate flooring ($300), 450sf vinyl siding ($300 worth), and 60 lineal feet picket fencing ($200 worth). Newer kitchen and fantastic space gives the buyer instant equity!
  • Listed by: Ronald Duff 217.787.7215 RonDuff@remax.net • RE/MAX Professionals
Listing closed: 08/23/2018 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA184731

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Springfield, IL

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Amenities

  • Basement
  • Dishwasher
  • Hot Water Heating
  • Parking Included
  • Victorian

Location

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Property Information for 718 South 8th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $607 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Springfield
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: 5th or 6th st to East on Lawrence to North on 8th.
  • Latitude: 39.79427
  • Longitude: -89.644788
  • MLSArea Minor: Springfield
  • Postal Code: 62703
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 14340328001
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Annual Amount: $607
  • Tax Legal Description: L 5 B 1 ELIJAH ILES 3RD ADDN
  • Tax Year: 2017
School Information
  • High School: Springfield District #186
Parking
  • Parking Features: Alley Access
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2586.0
  • Living Area: 2586.0
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 152 x 40
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utility Company: Cwlp
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
  • Basement: Brick/Mortar, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Window Unit(s)
  • Kitchen/Dining: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 2586.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area: 800.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Length: 46.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 7
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 718 South 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2018

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA184731

$35,000
Aug 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1296426557

$35,000
Aug 2, 2018

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA184731

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2018

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA184731

$35,000
08/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1296426557

$35,000
08/02/2018

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA184731

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

Public Records for 718 South 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,239Additions$5,824Total$10,063
Tax Record2025$586 ($49 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,137 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySANGAMONAPN14-34.0-328-001

Schools near 718 South 8th 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Springfield High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln Magnet School
Public6 to 8

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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