Don't miss this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Springfield, just blocks from the Capitol and downtown. With all wood floors throughout, this home offers a cozy cottage feel on a rare double lot. The kitchen, updated in 2019, boasts stunning quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, and stainless appliances—including a dishwasher and a filtered faucet. The bathrooms feature modern touches like a new vanity, beadboard, and a refreshed half bath. Enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, relax on the spacious deck, and take in the large fenced yard with a private garden. The unfinished basement offers ample storage and a convenient laundry room. This Vinegar Hill gem won’t last long! Selling as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
5,680 sq ftLot Size
$102Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Grady• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Updated through-out! This well maintained 2- story is conveniently located; walk to downtown office buildings. restaurants, events & shopping. Situated on a large double lot this home is move in ready. Beautiful hardwood floors, newer windows, ceramic tile in kitchen, roof & boiler. Nice brick WB fireplace in LR (as well as 2nd FP in basement) & new 19x16.6 deck off dining area. Must see! NO CA on first floor, only on 2nd.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1997
Sold
$33,666
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,119 (+25.1%)
$4,783 + $27,388
$32,171
2024
$1,694 (+7.0%)
$4,460 + $21,704
$26,164
2023
$1,582 (+5.9%)
$4,074 + $19,825
$23,899
2022
$1,494 (+4.9%)
$3,865 + $18,806
$22,671
2021
$1,424 (+2.0%)
$3,720 + $18,102
$21,822
2020
$1,397 (+2.0%)
$3,726 + $18,129
$21,855
2019
$1,369 (−10.2%)
$3,713 + $18,066
$21,779
2018
$1,524 (+2.6%)
$3,696 + $20,339
$24,035
2017
$1,486 (+2.5%)
$3,648 + $20,076
$23,724
2016
$1,449 (+14.9%)
$3,595 + $19,783
$23,378
2013
$1,261
$3,530 + $18,040
$21,570
Tax history for 426 W Cook St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,119 (+25.1%)
$4,783 + $27,388
$32,171
2024
$1,694 (+7.0%)
$4,460 + $21,704
$26,164
2023
$1,582 (+5.9%)
$4,074 + $19,825
$23,899
2022
$1,494 (+4.9%)
$3,865 + $18,806
$22,671
2021
$1,424 (+2.0%)
$3,720 + $18,102
$21,822
2020
$1,397 (+2.0%)
$3,726 + $18,129
$21,855
2019
$1,369 (−10.2%)
$3,713 + $18,066
$21,779
2018
$1,524 (+2.6%)
$3,696 + $20,339
$24,035
2017
$1,486 (+2.5%)
$3,648 + $20,076
$23,724
2016
$1,449 (+14.9%)
$3,595 + $19,783
$23,378
2013
$1,261
$3,530 + $18,040
$21,570
*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
5,698 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
14330255017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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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: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 730
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 730
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: 1
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
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: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 15.3
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 10
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 12.9
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 11.3
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 9.8
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 11.3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 17.6
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 12.3
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 Length: 13.11
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 10 Width: 12.3
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Tile
Room 11 Length: 11.3
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 12.3
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Central Air
Room Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Deck, Fenced Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 40X142
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1460
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 1582.48
Tax Legal Description: L 28 WM. YATES ADDN
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Graham
High School: Springfield District #186
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin
Location Information
Directions: W. on Cook past College. When you approach S-curve onto Lawrence, go straig
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,698 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14330255017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1460
Building Area Total: 1460
Year Built: 1944
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Mobl: 217-638-7653
Around this home
Schools
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $172,000
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