This darling move in ready ranch is in the heart of Springfield; close to everything and meticulously maintained & cared for. You'll love the cozy front porch helping to highlight cute curb appeal and welcome you & guests inside. Warm hardwood flows throughout a practical layout offering formal dining & living spaces, 2 generous bedrooms, big main floor laundry room & a fantastic kitchen w/some stainless steel appliances & ample counter & cabinet space. You'll love big ticket improvements such as furnace & A/C new in last 8 yrs plus water heater & privacy fence new this year! Outdoor living spaces are perfect for hosting parties or barbeques. Enjoy the big screened back porch just off the kitchen, leading to an amazing backyard space w/gorgeous landscaping all new from 2017-2019. You'll find both stamped patio & deck areas to enjoy plus a detached two car garage out back. There's a lot to love about this affordable home in a great location, it's a well kept, must see gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kyle Killebrew• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with Debra Sarsany• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Cute Bungalow with many updates. Brand new kitchen w/stainless steel appliance, beautiful laminate flooring. New Hardwoods in the living room and freshly painted throughout the home. Nicely updated bathroom with modern fixtures and all new plumbing. Detached 2.5 car garage. Great backyard with privacy fence, area for a garden, a relaxing area with fish pond, patio and screened in porch. Move in ready!!
Public Records
Apr 2, 2009
Sold
$69,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,101 (+5.1%)
$6,372 + $25,572
$31,944
2024
$1,999 (+6.6%)
$5,943 + $23,850
$29,793
2023
$1,875 (+5.6%)
$5,428 + $21,785
$27,213
2022
$1,776 (+4.7%)
$5,149 + $20,665
$25,814
2021
$1,696 (+7.1%)
$4,956 + $19,891
$24,847
2020
$1,584 (+2.0%)
$4,963 + $19,021
$23,984
2019
$1,553 (−9.3%)
$4,946 + $18,955
$23,901
2018
$1,712 (+2.5%)
$4,923 + $21,339
$26,262
2017
$1,670 (+2.5%)
$4,859 + $21,063
$25,922
2016
$1,629 (+11.1%)
$4,788 + $20,756
$25,544
2013
$1,466
$4,699 + $19,405
$24,104
Tax history for 2237 S 1st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,101 (+5.1%)
$6,372 + $25,572
$31,944
2024
$1,999 (+6.6%)
$5,943 + $23,850
$29,793
2023
$1,875 (+5.6%)
$5,428 + $21,785
$27,213
2022
$1,776 (+4.7%)
$5,149 + $20,665
$25,814
2021
$1,696 (+7.1%)
$4,956 + $19,891
$24,847
2020
$1,584 (+2.0%)
$4,963 + $19,021
$23,984
2019
$1,553 (−9.3%)
$4,946 + $18,955
$23,901
2018
$1,712 (+2.5%)
$4,923 + $21,339
$26,262
2017
$1,670 (+2.5%)
$4,859 + $21,063
$25,922
2016
$1,629 (+11.1%)
$4,788 + $20,756
$25,544
2013
$1,466
$4,699 + $19,405
$24,104
*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
7,511 Sq. Ft.
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
22040408023
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1077
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: No
Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 10.7
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 10.7
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 10.6
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 13.7
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 14.11
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 10.89
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Dining Room
Room 9 Width: 11.6
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 Length: 11
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 11
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 11 Length: 7.2
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 11 Width: 13.9
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Ceilings/Cath/Vault/Tray
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
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: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 150
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1077
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: 1711
Tax Legal Description: CHAS S WANLESS S 1ST ST SUB S 30' L 12 & N 20' L 13
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: Outer Park East to First Street, Turn Left(north) on First
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,511 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 22040408023
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1077
Building Area Total: 1077
Year Built: 1953
Around this home
Schools
Black Hawk Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Springfield Southeast High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$121,000 – $146,000
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