WOW!! Darling, Spacious, Updated home in Chatham School Dist. is priced to move. This beautiful, spacious home hosts a formal living/office area, large family room w/wood burning FP opening up to large kitchen, lots of cabinetry & granite counter-tops. Snuggle up to the gas log FP in the sunroom with spectacular views of the private backyard facing wooded area w/ brick patio & gardens. Large master BR & BA w/ his/her vanities. Pre-Inspected & 13 Month Home Warranty
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Michael Buscher• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Fabulous 4-5 bedroom, 3.5 bath two story 2X6 constructed traditional style home located in Springfield, Illinois within Chatham school district -- what a truly wonderful place to call home! Ready for immediate occupancy, this 2,400+ square foot residential dwelling has been pre-inspected through B Safe and comes complete with a 13 month home warranty through Home Warranty of America! Step inside and prepare to feel right at home with the warm trendy colors found flowing throughout as well as the nice sized rooms. The main floor features an inviting foyer, comfortable formal living room with gorgeous oak wood flooring, generous formal dining room that will easily accommodate a large table and chairs, absolutely wonderful rear kitchen/dining/family room concept -- kitchen boasts granite countertops, center island, ample cabinetry, tile flooring, sliding glass door that leads to rear patio/gorgeous fenced backyard, and all appliances to remain -- dishwasher, range/oven, and refrigerator -
Public Records
Jul 16, 1996
Sold
$124,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,601 (+2.7%)
$18,524 + $81,381
$99,905
2024
$6,427 (+5.8%)
$17,277 + $75,901
$93,178
2023
$6,075 (+11.4%)
$15,781 + $69,329
$85,110
2022
$5,451 (+3.5%)
$14,970 + $65,765
$80,735
2021
$5,266 (+0.4%)
$14,409 + $63,303
$77,712
2020
$5,243 (+1.7%)
$14,431 + $63,398
$77,829
2019
$5,153 (+7.5%)
$14,381 + $63,177
$77,558
2018
$4,795 (−7.3%)
$14,310 + $59,646
$73,956
2017
$5,175 (−5.1%)
$14,126 + $65,323
$79,449
2016
$5,453 (+1.7%)
$13,920 + $64,370
$78,290
2013
$5,362
$13,665 + $63,189
$76,854
Tax history for 1500 James St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,601 (+2.7%)
$18,524 + $81,381
$99,905
2024
$6,427 (+5.8%)
$17,277 + $75,901
$93,178
2023
$6,075 (+11.4%)
$15,781 + $69,329
$85,110
2022
$5,451 (+3.5%)
$14,970 + $65,765
$80,735
2021
$5,266 (+0.4%)
$14,409 + $63,303
$77,712
2020
$5,243 (+1.7%)
$14,431 + $63,398
$77,829
2019
$5,153 (+7.5%)
$14,381 + $63,177
$77,558
2018
$4,795 (−7.3%)
$14,310 + $59,646
$73,956
2017
$5,175 (−5.1%)
$14,126 + $65,323
$79,449
2016
$5,453 (+1.7%)
$13,920 + $64,370
$78,290
2013
$5,362
$13,665 + $63,189
$76,854
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
22270430018
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
This district is designed to provide a suitable open character for single-family detached dwellings at low densities. The districts also include community facilities and public open space uses which serve the residents of these districts or which an open residential environment benefits.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 2416
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Area: 0
Room 2 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 2 Type: Basement Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Family Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Den/Office
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished, Poured
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s),Garage Door Opener(s),Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Other
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 152
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: 5363
Tax Legal Description: LOT 18 HARMONY COURT EAST SUB 90 X 152
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Chatham District #5
Location Information
Directions: From Toronto Road, turn north onto N. Cotton Hill Road, turn east on James,
Subdivision Name: Harmony Court East
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 22270430018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2416
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1993
Around this home
Schools
Ball Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Glenwood Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Glenwood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
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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 104° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $383,000
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