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540 Williams St, Springfield, IL 62704
About this home
This incredibly charming & elegantly updated home is brimming with character & craftsmanship. It's located in the heart of Springfield & a short distance from the highly desired Washington Park area. From its striking 2story curb appeal through the adorable, fenced backyard with patio this home & the adjustments along the way are a perfect combination of modern living & classic, quality architecture. A bright, freshly painted main floor greets you with formal dining & living rooms which are cozy & beautifully highlighted by newer wood-like flooring that continues through the entire home. From there you'll find and enjoy an oversized kitchen equipped with expansive cabinetry & counterspace plus, modern stainless-steel appliances. The main floor also features a full, nicely updated bathroom & a first floor bedroom that would be great for guests or an office. You'll be delighted to discover that 2 of the 3 gracious upstairs bedrooms are equipped with walk in closets & the 2nd full bath is nearby. Storage is utilized in the shed that can stay out back & in the partial basement where you'll find two new sump pumps installed just this year. In addition to regular care & maintenance you'll also find Security System equipment already installed which can stay with the home and be subscribed to. This one is a true gem with lots to love in an amazing location; expect to be impressed!

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Sale history for 540 Williams St
$90/sq ft
$90/sq ft
$72/sq ft
$73/sq ft
$67/sq ft
$26/sq ft
$39/sq ft
Tax history for 540 Williams St
*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
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.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
- Garage Spaces: 0
- Parking Features: Paved
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms (Total): 4
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathrooms (Half): 0
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
- Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 1 Area: 1036
- 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: 740
- 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 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: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 6 Length: 10.3
- Room 6 Level: Upper
- Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
- Room 6 Width: 17.5
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 7 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 7 Length: 15
- Room 7 Level: Upper
- Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
- Room 7 Width: 11.8
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 8 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 8 Length: 10.9
- Room 8 Level: Upper
- Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
- Room 8 Width: 11.6
- Room 9 Information
- Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 9 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 9 Length: 10.9
- Room 9 Level: Main
- Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
- Room 9 Width: 11.1
- Room 10 Information
- Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 10 Length: 10.1
- Room 10 Level: Main
- Room 10 Type: Living Room
- Room 10 Width: 18.1
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 11 Length: 10.2
- Room 11 Level: Main
- Room 11 Type: Formal Dining Room
- Room 11 Width: 20.7
- Room 12 Information
- Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 12 Length: 12.2
- Room 12 Level: Main
- Room 12 Type: Kitchen
- Room 12 Width: 17.6
- Room 13 Information
- Room 13 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 13 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 13 Type: Third Floor
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater, Central Air
- Room Information
- Basement: Partial, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Cable Available,Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s),Security System
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
- Property Type
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Features
- Fenced Yard, Patio, Shed(s)
- Roof: Shingle
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 84
- Building Information
- Is New Construction: No
- Building Area Total: 1776
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: 3651
- Tax Legal Description: N84` of Lot 13 Blk 2 Alexander Starnes Addn 40x84 33=16-5
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, Public Sewer, Sump Pump, Other
Location
- School Information
- High School: Springfield District #186
- Location Information
- Directions: East on Williams from Walnut St
- Subdivision Name: None
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 3,360 square feet
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Sangamon County
- APN: 14330451037
Other
- Listing Information
- MLS Area Minor: Springfield
- Standard Status: Closed
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1776
- Building Area Total: 1776
- Year Built: 1900
- Information for Agents
- Attribution Contact: Mobl: 217-741-4040
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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