This home's estimate is 1.4% lower than the average sale price ($176K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1609 W Governor, Springfield, IL 62704
About this home
Really really nice home!! Updated throughout!! If you are looking for CHARACTER and CHARM this one is it!! Hardwood, built-ins,large front porch,ornate fireplace, large backyard deck, privacy fenced backyard, huge windows for great lighting, recently insulated all appliances stay.Seller has a dog named Sophie. Showings will have to be after four on weekdays or on the weekends. We can make exceptions if no other choice.

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Sale history for 1609 W Governor
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$69/sq ft
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What a nice home! Updated throughout!! Large rooms. Character and charm!! Beautiful woodwork, built-ins, hardwood floors, huge windows, updated kitchen, wonderful front porch, nice deck of the back of the home, and a privacy fenced backyard make this a must see home. All area rugs stay as do kitchen appliances. Seller is finished new treads on staircase. Great home!
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Tax history for 1609 W Governor
*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
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.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
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Gravel
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms (Total): 3
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1 Area: 1500
- 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: Living Room
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7 Type: Formal Dining Room
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8 Type: Kitchen
- Room 9 Information
- Room 9 Type: Den/Office
- Room 10 Information
- Room 10 Type: Laundry
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11 Type: Additional Room
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
- Room Information
- Basement: Full, Brick/Mortar, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Cable Available
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
- Property Type
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Fenced Yard
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level, Other
- Lot Size Dimensions: 45x130
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 1500
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2011
- Tax Annual Amount: 1966
- Tax Legal Description: L 9 B 2 N.R. GORDONS ADDN
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
- School Information
- High School: Springfield District #186
- Location Information
- Directions: West Lawrence to Feldkamp. Feldkamp to Governor. West onto Governor.
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 5,572 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Sangamon County
- APN: 14320207024
Other
- Listing Information
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
- Standard Status: Closed
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1500
- Building Area Total: 1500
- Stories: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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