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$236,720
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7971 Mechanicsburg Rd, Springfield, IL 62712

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About this home

Back on the Market!! Tenants have moved! Unique opportunity to own a Sangamon River compound! 2.33 Acres located in the popular Rochester School District! The main house has a spacious, updated kitchen with appliances. The finished lower level has much storage and living space with an outside access door. Enjoy the view of the river from the balcony! Large garage & Workshop shed for parking and projects! The rental house, 7967 M'Burg Rd, has 2-3 bedrooms w/newer furnace and water heater. There is a pathway down to the river for fishing or enjoyment! Inspections are welcome, but Homes, Septic, and Buildings are being Sold AS-IS. A little TLC will go a long way! Will not go VA or FHA (The 7977 M'Burg Rd. house (CA1037743) can be purchased separately.)

Single-familyProperty Type
2.37 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$236,720
$69K since last sold$2,000 since July

This home's estimate is 16.7% lower than the average sale price ($284K) of 6 comparable homes.

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Sale history for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd

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Tax history for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd

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Public record

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Lot size
2.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
15260400018
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Rochester Intermediate School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi

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Rochester Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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Rochester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$225,000 – $273,000

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