North side bungalow home located just a short walk to the Illinois State Fairgrounds. This home features natural woodwork and comfortable spaces throughout. Check out the finished basement with potential for a rec room and potential extra bedroom. This is a great opportunity to make this home yours and find a use for the flexible opportunities the home offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,880 sq ftLot Size
$53Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by DuWayne Owens• Kennedy Real Estate LLC
Contact: Office: 217-824-8888
Bought with Eric Pedigo• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Est. $1,712 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1531 N 9th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1044379
Jul 6, 2026
Sold
$95,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2026
Listed
$95,000
$53/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1034483
Mar 27, 2025
Sold
$82,297
$46/sq ft
Feb 25, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2025
Listed
$79,900
$45/sq ft
+7
Welcome to this charming north side bungalow, literally a short walk to the Illinois State Fairgrounds. This place offers unbeatable value and is brimming with character! The home features stunning natural woodwork that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The main level offers a cozy living space, perfect for everyday living. But that's not all—make your way to the fully finished basement, an additional 820 sq ft of living space just waiting to be transformed to fit your lifestyle. Whether you need a home office, extra bedrooms, or a rec room, the possibilities are endless. With just a few finishing touches, this gem can easily become the home of your dreams. Don't miss out—this one won't last long!
This district is designed for a wide range of manufacturing and other industrial activities, which can conform to a high level of performance standards. Industrial activities of this type, within completely enclosed buildings, provide a buffer between residence or commercial districts and other industrial uses, which involve more objectionable influences. New residential development is excluded from this district, both to protect residences from an undesirable environment and to ensure the reservation of adequate areas for industrial development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
Laundromat
General retail
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Fire house
Post office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 973
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 4 Area: 820
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 12
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 13
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 10
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13.5
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 12
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 13
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 12
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Dining Room
Room 9 Width: 14
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Tile
Room 10 Length: 12
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 8
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Length: 8
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 11 Width: 14.5
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Tile
Room 12 Description: basement rec area
Room 12 Length: 20
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Additional Room
Room 12 Width: 18
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Tile
Room 13 Description: spare room
Room 13 Length: 12
Room 13 Level: Basement
Room 13 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 13 Width: 6
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 147
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 973
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: 1493.06
Tax Legal Description: W.O. & A. L. Converse Add
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: McClernand
High School: Lanphier High School
Middle Or Junior School: Washington
Location Information
Directions: heading north on 9th street left side of road
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,881 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14220407011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1793
Building Area Total: 973
Year Built: 1922
Around this home
Schools
Mcclernand Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
Lanphier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
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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
1% 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 • 62702-2720
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$103,000 – $124,000
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