TURNKEY DUTCH COLONIAL GEM Modern updates meet historic charm! Active, successful Airbnb Superhost property with flexible layout ideal for hosting guests or continued rental investment. Fully furnished if you want! MAIN FLOOR Foyer showcases stunning ornate historic staircase and separate walk-in storage room. Cozy, sun-lit living room opens to bright kitchen complete with white cabinetry and modern stainless appliances. Spacious home office/flex bedroom boasts two dedicated workstations, historic multi-pane French doors, and original fluted wood trim. UPPER LEVEL: Two upper A/C units ensure ideal climate comfort. Large primary bedroom features two bright windows, a lighted ceiling fan, a striking Zen waterfall mural, and a vaulted dressing closet. Two additional bedrooms both offer walk-in closets. Designer full bath. BASEMENT & GARAGE: Full unfinished basement provides laundry area and ample storage. Oversized 2.5-car drywalled garage features auto opener and a dedicated electrical subpanel with workshop or EV charging potential. OUTDOORS & UPGRADES: Private backyard features a 2025 privacy fence extension. Double back deck is perfect for outdoor entertainment. Kitchen 2016, Roof 2017. New vinyl siding and A/C 2009; water heater installed in 2024. Near Washington Park, shopping, medical centers, and universities.
Grand Central, located between Downtown Springfield and the Illinois State Fairgrounds, is a residential and commercial Springfield neighborhood with a rail-adjacent street grid and a legacy of brick storefront corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 10th Street and North Grand Avenue corridor, where corner taverns, long-running diners, and small service shops keep the sidewalks active. Housing leans toward early-20th-century bungalows and modest two-flats, with occasional industrial-era buildings near the tracks. Washington Park and its lagoon-like paths set a calmer counterpoint to the busier arterials. The Illinois State Fairgrounds adds seasonal energy and big-sky open space. Daily life centers on practical errands, local food counters, and walkable blocks that still read as distinctly Springfield.
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Offer insights
1608 S Pasfield St · $165,000
$165K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $165K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
100 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cable available
Ceiling fans
High-speed internet
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the upper level
Second and third bedrooms on the upper level
Additional bedroom/room on lower level and basement level noted
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Laminate in main living, dining and kitchen areas
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Two levels
Parking
Detached garage
Approximately 2.5 garage spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Built in 1905
Full, unfinished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Nestled in an ideal central location, this charming two-story home offers timeless appeal and unbeatable convenience. With updated laminate floors and ample natural light, the main floor boasts a cozy living room, comfortable dining room and a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, find large bedrooms with nice sized closets for ample storage. Outside, you are met with an oversized deck, charming backyard, and a large 2.5 car garage for the hobbyist or outdoor enthusiast. Updates include a new water heater April of ‘24, roof in ‘17, updated kitchen ’16, siding & A/C in ’09. Home has been pre-inspected. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in the heart of it all!
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA176745
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA192717
Sep 17, 2019
Sold
$86,000
$53/sq ft
May 2, 2019
Listed
$87,900
$54/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2006
Sold
$74,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,787 (−3.0%)
$5,483 + $34,942
$40,425
2024
$2,873 (+2.4%)
$5,114 + $32,589
$37,703
2023
$2,805 (+4.0%)
$4,671 + $27,061
$31,732
2022
$2,697 (+3.4%)
$4,431 + $25,670
$30,101
2021
$2,608 (+2.0%)
$4,265 + $24,709
$28,974
2020
$2,556 (+24.1%)
$4,271 + $24,746
$29,017
2019
$2,059 (+3.3%)
$4,256 + $25,476
$29,732
2018
$1,993 (+2.5%)
$4,235 + $25,352
$29,587
2017
$1,945 (+2.4%)
$4,180 + $25,024
$29,204
2016
$1,899 (+11.1%)
$4,119 + $24,659
$28,778
2013
$1,709
$4,044 + $23,052
$27,096
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
5,766 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
22040209012
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
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
1% 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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Historical weather
Springfield, IL • 62704
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1608 S Pasfield St
$159,936
$5,064 under list price of $165K
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