Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick ranch located on corner lot. The inviting living room features large windows that provide the space with lots of natural light and create the perfect setting for entertaining. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, granite countertops, pantry, and newer stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and private, updated full bath. Two additional bedrooms with ample closet space. Main bath remodeled 2025. The fully finished basement provides even more living space with a comfortable family room, full bath, laundry area with full kitchen, and a fourth bedroom currently used as a craft room (no egress window.) A workshop offers the perfect space for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. Outside, enjoy the privacy the backyard, complete with a stamped patio for relaxing or entertaining. A 2.5 car garage and shed that stays provide excellent storage and convenience. Close to schools (Springfield High), shopping, hospitals, and downtown. Other updates include: new roof, gutters, insulation, windows 2018/2019.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$79Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Stotlar• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Oaks, located between Washington Park and the Illinois State Fairgrounds, is a residential and civic Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Stevenson Drive and Sangamon Avenue corridor, where small storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Nearby, the Illinois State Fairgrounds anchors the calendar with grandstand nights and exhibition halls. Washington Park adds broad lawns, a botanical garden, and looping paths that shape the area’s outdoor routine. Housing mixes brick bungalows with postwar builds, giving streets a consistent, practical feel. A short drive east, the Dana-Thomas House and downtown’s Old State Capitol extend the cultural backdrop.
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1639 W Edwards St · $285,000
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LIST PRICE
$285,000
Median sale price in this area is $214,297. (25% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cable available
Ceiling fans
Radon mitigation system
Wood-burning fireplace in the family room
One fireplace
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Bedroom 1 on main level with carpet
Bedroom 2 on main level with carpet
Bedroom 3 on main level with carpet
Bedroom 4 on lower level with carpet and egress window
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry room
Flooring
Carpet in most bedrooms, living and family areas
Laminate in dining room and kitchen
Other flooring in basement laundry and workshop
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Corner, level lot
Shed(s)
Paved road
Home design
Single family residence
Shingle roof
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1980
Full, partially finished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Location! This all brick ranch home sits on a large corner lot just minutes from downtown, hospitals, and west side shopping! The spacious kitchen features new appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, and pantry. All three main floor bedrooms have oversized walk-in closets! Lower level includes second kitchen, bedroom (no egress), full bath, family room with wood burning brick fireplace, and large storage area/workshop. The stamped concrete patio off dining area offers outdoor living/dining space. Home has Pella windows, new 50 gallon water heater, and attached 2.5 car garage.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA150327
Apr 20, 2015
Sold
$184,000
$51/sq ft
Jan 23, 2015
Listed
$189,000
$52/sq ft
+15
Large all brick ranch with tons of updates. Recent updates include: stamped patio, roof, kitchen with granite counter tops, flooring throughout, appliances, ceiling fan, fireplace, bathrooms and radon mitigation. Features 2nd kitchen in basement, 3 walk-in closets and Pella windows. Home has been pre-inspected, report is available. Selling "AS IS".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$4,872 (+3.4%)
$9,331 + $54,788
$64,119
2016
$4,710 (+11.1%)
$9,196 + $53,284
$62,480
2015
$4,240 (+8.9%)
$9,086 + $52,647
$61,733
2013
$3,893
$9,027 + $50,024
$59,051
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Zoning
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0.3 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
14320251020
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Last updated by owner on Jan 26, 2023.
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
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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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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.
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Redfin Estimate for 1639 W Edwards St
$285,840
$840 over list price of $285K
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