Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, a partially finished basement, and a detached two-car garage, this home offers both comfort and charm in a sought after location directly overlooking Lincoln Park. Step in the front living room and you'll notice the quality plaster walls, vinyl replacement windows, fireplace and arched doorway into the formal dining room with bay window. The kitchen is centrally located and efficient! There are 2 main floor bedrooms and 1 upstairs. With some fresh paint and updating this home can shine again. Full bathroom on the main floor is complimented by an additional bath in the basement. Selling as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
6,720 sq ftLot Size
$98Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Megan Pressnall• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Contact: Offc: 217-787-7000
Bought with Charles Barnes• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
ONLY ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE WILL A HOME IN THIS LOCATION BECOME AVAILABLE. OVERLOOKING LINCOLN PARK, IN THE FAMILY FOR DECADES THIS 1.5 STORY HOME WITH 3 BRS, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT AND TWO CAR GARAGE, HAS ALREADY BEEN PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED, COPY OF REPORT AVAILABLE FOR PRE APPROVED BUYERS. THIRD PARTY SALE, REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE EXEMPT, SELLING AS IS. LEASED SECURITY SYSTEM CAN BE ASSUMED OR REMOVED. BOTH FIREPLACES, AND BATH IN BSMT ARE FUNCTIONAL. SQ FT ESTIMATED BUT NOT WARRANTED.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,988 (+4.6%)
$5,058 + $37,853
$42,911
2024
$2,858 (+5.8%)
$4,717 + $35,304
$40,021
2023
$2,702 (+5.1%)
$4,309 + $32,247
$36,556
2022
$2,570 (+4.3%)
$4,087 + $30,589
$34,676
2021
$2,464 (+2.0%)
$3,934 + $29,444
$33,378
2020
$2,416 (+2.0%)
$3,940 + $29,488
$33,428
2019
$2,369 (+11.9%)
$3,926 + $29,385
$33,311
2018
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$3,906 + $27,163
$31,069
2017
$2,068 (+2.4%)
$3,855 + $26,812
$30,667
2016
$2,019 (+4.6%)
$3,799 + $26,421
$30,220
2013
$1,930
$3,730 + $26,103
$29,833
Tax history for 1928 N 5th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,988 (+4.6%)
$5,058 + $37,853
$42,911
2024
$2,858 (+5.8%)
$4,717 + $35,304
$40,021
2023
$2,702 (+5.1%)
$4,309 + $32,247
$36,556
2022
$2,570 (+4.3%)
$4,087 + $30,589
$34,676
2021
$2,464 (+2.0%)
$3,934 + $29,444
$33,378
2020
$2,416 (+2.0%)
$3,940 + $29,488
$33,428
2019
$2,369 (+11.9%)
$3,926 + $29,385
$33,311
2018
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$3,906 + $27,163
$31,069
2017
$2,068 (+2.4%)
$3,855 + $26,812
$30,667
2016
$2,019 (+4.6%)
$3,799 + $26,421
$30,220
2013
$1,930
$3,730 + $26,103
$29,833
*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
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,203 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
14220176004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1067
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 Area: 200
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 545
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: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 11.2
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 9.11
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 11
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 9.1
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 17.7
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 17.9
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 12
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Other
Room 10 Length: 20
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 12
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Carpet
Room 11 Length: 12.2
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Dining Room
Room 11 Width: 9.3
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Tile
Room 12 Length: 11
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 8.9
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Other
Room 13 Level: Basement
Room 13 Type: Laundry
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 2
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 56 x 120
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1267
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 1428
Tax Legal Description: Wanless Park Addn L 309
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: From Sangamon Avenue, go south on North 5th Street. Home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Lincoln park
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,203 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14220176004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1812
Building Area Total: 1267
Year Built: 1945
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Ridgely Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
1/10
Lanphier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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