Coming Soon, Showings to start 09/18/26. This two-bedroom, one and a half bath Craftsman bungalow is full of timeless character and beautiful details. Featuring stunning hardwood floors, original baseboards and trim, and a magnificent fireplace in the living room framed by traditional side windows. The home also offers a full, open finished basement highlighted by a gorgeous wet bar as a showpiece. There’s a half bath with a beautiful vanity and glass vessel sink, plus a wall-mounted urinal that’s easily removed if you’d prefer to convert the space for a stand-up shower. Just a few blocks from Washington Park, with convenient access to shopping, transportation, and restaurants. The kitchen boasts brand new LG stainless steel appliances installed in August 2026. and a brand new central AC unit installed October 2025. The roof was replaced in 2020, and the shed roof in December 2024. With several replacement windows, original doors with brass handles, and cedar-lined closets, the home blends classic charm with modern updates. Outdoors, enjoy a detached garage, fenced backyard, and a charming dollhouse-style shed ideal as a potting shed or for storage. There is also a wonderful patio area too. A true must-see for those who love the character of older homes, but want the convenience of modern updates.
Move right into this bungalow located just a few blocks from Blessed Sacrament. Cornerstone Title.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA161811
May 31, 2016
Sold
$127,500
$62/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Listed
$129,900
$63/sq ft
+15
Move right into this sweet bungalow located just a few blocks from Blessed Sacrament. Updated kitchen and baths, nice hardwood floors and fireplace. Knock out basement with wet-bar, rec room and upscale half bath. Cornerstone Title.
Public Records
Jul 6, 2011
Sold
$125,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 2010
Sold
$107,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1998
Sold
$70,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1996
Sold
$48,666
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1989
Sold
$41,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,531 (+6.5%)
$5,845 + $37,764
$43,609
2024
$3,316 (+27.2%)
$5,451 + $45,025
$50,476
2023
$2,606 (−10.2%)
$4,979 + $41,126
$46,105
2022
$2,902 (+9.4%)
$4,723 + $38,666
$43,389
2021
$2,653 (+2.2%)
$4,546 + $37,218
$41,764
2020
$2,596 (+1.5%)
$4,553 + $37,274
$41,827
2019
$2,557 (+2.7%)
$4,537 + $37,144
$41,681
2018
$2,490 (+0.8%)
$4,515 + $36,488
$41,003
2017
$2,471 (+2.6%)
$4,457 + $36,016
$40,473
2016
$2,408 (−2.6%)
$4,392 + $35,491
$39,883
2013
$2,473
$4,311 + $32,213
$36,524
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Zoning
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6,155 Sq. Ft.
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Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
22040152006
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1720 S State St
$149,981
$81 over list price of $150K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $145K to $180K.