Iles Park, located between Washington Park and the University of Illinois Springfield area, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and a strong mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Park paths and the nearby stretch of Chatham Road, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands set a steady rhythm. Ranch homes and split-levels sit alongside pockets of older brick houses, giving blocks a layered, lived-in look. Washington Park’s lagoon, gardens, and open lawns shape daily routines with walking loops and seasonal events. The Washington Park Botanical Garden and the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon add a cultural note without feeling formal. Side streets stay quiet, while the park edge keeps the area active year-round.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
40 x 152.83 lot dimensions
Other lot features
Residential zoning
No subdivision
Home design
Vacant land (Lots & Land)
Construction
Vacant lot — no dwelling information provided
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Financial info
Tax year 2025
Other
Property listed as Active
Located in Springfield area
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This district is designed to provide particularly for drive-in type of automotive and other services, entertainment and open amusement establishments, all of which tend to interfere with the pattern of prime retail development of convenient shopping. Since many of these establishments are designed to attract the motorist, they may involve lighting or signs, which make them incompatible with residential uses. Since these establishments have a wide service area and generate considerable automotive traffic, they are appropriate along major thoroughfares.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, IL • 62703
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1413 S 8th St
$24,170
$5,830 under list price of $30K
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