So much space for the price on this sprawling ranch on nearly an acre of green space!! This 3 bed/2 bath home offers such great views of flowering trees and lush lawns.There is plenty of room to spread out with a large main floor living room and an additional recreation/family room space finished in the lower level. They have fully painted the exterior, freshened up the landscape beds with new shrubs & plants, replaced gutters & windows and air. Inside the carpet has been recently replaced & everything has a fresh coat of paint. All that needs to be done is for the new owner to move right in!
3 bed+office(or 4th bdrm�no egress window),2 bath ranch w/lots to brag about:popular Circle Dr, .86ths of an acre, dining rm, original hardwood floors, fireplace, 2 car garage, full bsmt w/family/rec rm & wet bar, office, & wkshop. Enjoy tree-lined view of your back yard from the patio or 3 season sunroom. Large shed for additional toys. Updates include: New carpet 2012, new front storm door 2012, Furnace approx. 2001. Pre-inspected 4 buyers convenience & $avings.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,029 (+3.9%)
$21,269 + $39,587
$60,856
2024
$3,880 (+2.6%)
$19,785 + $36,825
$56,610
2023
$3,781 (+4.9%)
$18,319 + $34,097
$52,416
2022
$3,604 (+4.2%)
$17,336 + $32,267
$49,603
2021
$3,460 (−14.4%)
$16,656 + $31,002
$47,658
2020
$4,044 (+18.2%)
$16,475 + $33,455
$49,930
2019
$3,421 (+3.6%)
$16,187 + $32,870
$49,057
2018
$3,303 (+2.7%)
$16,118 + $32,729
$48,847
2017
$3,216 (+3.6%)
$15,870 + $32,226
$48,096
2016
$3,106 (+20.7%)
$15,460 + $31,394
$46,854
2013
$2,574
$15,146 + $30,755
$45,901
Tax history for 197 Circle
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,029 (+3.9%)
$21,269 + $39,587
$60,856
2024
$3,880 (+2.6%)
$19,785 + $36,825
$56,610
2023
$3,781 (+4.9%)
$18,319 + $34,097
$52,416
2022
$3,604 (+4.2%)
$17,336 + $32,267
$49,603
2021
$3,460 (−14.4%)
$16,656 + $31,002
$47,658
2020
$4,044 (+18.2%)
$16,475 + $33,455
$49,930
2019
$3,421 (+3.6%)
$16,187 + $32,870
$49,057
2018
$3,303 (+2.7%)
$16,118 + $32,729
$48,847
2017
$3,216 (+3.6%)
$15,870 + $32,226
$48,096
2016
$3,106 (+20.7%)
$15,460 + $31,394
$46,854
2013
$2,574
$15,146 + $30,755
$45,901
*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
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
22140329008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1(A)
Single-Family Residence Districts
The R-1(A) single-family residence district provides for residential development of an intermediate density where both public sewer and public water are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1537
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Area: 1209
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: Family Room
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Den/Office
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Additional Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Interior Features
Garage Door Opener(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Other
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard, Patio, Screened Patio
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1537
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: 3216
Tax Legal Description: E 30' L 53 & W 70' L 54 CHAS S WANLESS LAKE SPFLD EST PT S1/2 14-15-5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: Stevenson to West Lake, turn west on Circle Dr, turn left on Circle again (
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 22140329008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2746
Building Area Total: 1537
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1956
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Schools
Laketown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Springfield Southeast High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $244,000
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