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1705 W Governor St, Springfield, IL 62704
About this home
Take a look at this move-in ready, updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch conveniently located near downtown, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants! This home features an open-concept layout perfect for entertaining, along with a fully fenced backyard with patio, a covered front porch, and an oversized two-car garage. Major updates include a brand-new backyard retaining wall (completed November 2024) and a full renovation in 2019. Renovation highlights include all new luxury vinyl flooring throughout, new doors, new trim, new paint, new fixtures, new Hunter ceiling fans. A beautifully updated kitchen with solid surface countertops and timeless white cabinetry. Stylish primary bath with a large soaking tub, stunning tile surround, double vanity, and modern fixtures. Fully remodeled hall bathroom with a chic modern look. You'll also appreciate the generously sized bedrooms and the conveniently located laundry room just off the garage. Pre-inspected for your peace of mind—being sold as reported and repaired. Don’t miss your chance to tour this beautifully updated home. Schedule your showing today!

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Sale history for 1705 W Governor St
$133/sq ft
$118/sq ft
$118/sq ft
$73/sq ft
$70/sq ft
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$72/sq ft
$75/sq ft
$78/sq ft
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Tax history for 1705 W Governor St
*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
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Oversized
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms (Total): 3
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathrooms (Half): 0
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
- Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 1 Area: 1393
- 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: 0
- 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: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 6 Length: 11.07
- Room 6 Level: Main
- Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
- Room 6 Width: 14.11
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 7 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 7 Length: 10.1
- Room 7 Level: Main
- Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
- Room 7 Width: 12.11
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 8 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 8 Length: 11.01
- Room 8 Level: Main
- Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
- Room 8 Width: 10.1
- Room 9 Information
- Room 9 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 9 Length: 17.01
- Room 9 Level: Main
- Room 9 Type: Living Room
- Room 9 Width: 19.04
- Room 10 Information
- Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 10 Length: 12.01
- Room 10 Level: Main
- Room 10 Type: Dining Room
- Room 10 Width: 8.04
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 11 Length: 12.04
- Room 11 Level: Main
- Room 11 Type: Kitchen
- Room 11 Width: 14.01
- Room 12 Information
- Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 12 Length: 7.04
- Room 12 Level: Main
- Room 12 Type: Laundry
- Room 12 Width: 6.02
- Room 13 Information
- Room 13 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 13 Description: Primary Bath
- Room 13 Length: 11.07
- Room 13 Level: Main
- Room 13 Type: Additional Room
- Room 13 Width: 7.01
- Room 14 Information
- Room 14 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 14 Description: Hall Bath
- Room 14 Length: 7.04
- Room 14 Level: Main
- Room 14 Type: Additional Room 2
- Room 14 Width: 6.07
- Room 15 Information
- Room 15 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 15 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 15 Type: Third Floor
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air
- Room Information
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Attic Storage,Solid Surface Counter,Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
- Property Type
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Roof: Shingle
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Other
- Lot Size Dimensions: 70 x 93
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Building Information
- Is New Construction: No
- Building Area Total: 1393
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: 3071.46
- Tax Legal Description: PT E 1/2 NW 1/4 LYING E OF & ADJ TO S PT L 1 WESTERN HILLS 1ST PLAT 70 X 93.17
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
- School Information
- High School: Springfield District #186
- Location Information
- Directions: From Lawrence turn North on Amos. Then West on Governor. Home is on the righ hand side approx 2 blocks down.
- Subdivision Name: None
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 6,522 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Sangamon County
- APN: 14320177024
Other
- Listing Information
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
- Standard Status: Closed
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1393
- Building Area Total: 1393
- Year Built: 1988
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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