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1731 E Melrose St, Springfield, IL, 62703

$55,000

Home List Price

$653*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
630 SqFt
$87/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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1731 E Melrose St, Springfield$55,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$653*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGravel
Year Built1959
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
MLS #CA1027415
StatusActive

About 1731 E Melrose St

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home! This property is perfect for first-time buyers. All appliances and washer and dryer stay. Recent updates include new paint and updated flooring. The home sits on a large double lot with a finished building and a small storage shed. Looking for your next investment property? This home is a perfect fit! This home is Section 8 eligible and move in ready with potential rent revenue of over $875 a month!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Living Area: 630 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: The Real Estate Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (217) 691-1701
  • Listing Agent: Megan Nika

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Shed(s)

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Gravel

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Springfield Southeast High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Jefferson Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Harvard Park Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Ash and 11th, continue South on 11th to Melrose, turn East onto Melrose

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $55,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $87/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,046
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Springfield, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$155.7K

Med. Price/SqFt

$100

Avg. Days On Market

22

# of Sold Homes

143

1731 E Melrose St vs Springfield

66 DAYS ON ROCKET

+44 Days

$55,000

-$100.7K Less

$87/SqFt

-$13 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $100.7K less than the Median Sold Price and $13/SqFt less than other homes in Springfield, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • MLS Number: #CA1027415

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: The Real Estate Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (217) 691-1701
  • Listing Agent: Megan Nika

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 10, 2007Home Sold
$11,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,046$11,870
2019$841$11,829
2018$841$9,951
2017$823$9,822

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Harvard Park Elementary School

  • 2501 S 11th St

  • 0.64 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Jefferson Middle School

  • 3001 S Allis St

  • 1.01 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Springfield Southeast High School

  • 2350 E Ash St

  • 0.61 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,806. The majority of Springfield, IL residents have income less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1731 E Melrose St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1731 E Melrose St property is $55,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1731 E Melrose St is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62703.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1731 E Melrose St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1731 E Melrose St are:
Harvard Park Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Jefferson Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Springfield Southeast High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,046 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 10, 2007 for $11,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1731 E Melrose St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1731 E Melrose St is 630 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1731 E Melrose St is 1959.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Sangamon County›Springfield›62703›1731 E Melrose St

This home is located at 1731 E Melrose St in Springfield, IL and zip code 62703. This 630 square foot home was built in 1959. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $55,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Springfield, IL there were more than 45 sold above asking price, over 71 sold below and more than 27 were sold right at the asked price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Springfield, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.9%. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $155,769, while the average time on the real estate market was 22 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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