861 S Park Ave, Springfield, IL, 62704
About This Home
Just steps from Washington Park, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and modern updates! The inviting main level features an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, modern countertops, a convenient butler's pantry, and an updated guest bath. An enclosed back porch provides additional flexible living space, while the large deck overlooks the backyard and detached garage. Upstairs, the second floor offers 3 generously sized bedrooms with updated flooring and a full bath. Escape to the private third-floor primary suite featuring its own full bathroom. Roof on house new in 2019. For added peace of mind, this home has been pre-inspected and is being sold as reported. Don't miss your opportunity to own this wonderful home in one of the city's most desirable locations! Driveway is shared. Access to garage from alley.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Dimensions: 9ft 8in x 18ft 11in
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 3in x 12ft 11in
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 8ft 2in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9ft 4in x 11ft 3in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,646
- Total interior livable area: 1,646 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 11in x 12ft 4in
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 9ft 8in x 12ft 9in
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 1in x 13ft 7in
Main Level
- Area: 661
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 2in x 13ft 0in
Third Floor
- Area: 358
Upper Level
- Area: 627
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 14320428047
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 4,500 sqft
- Features: Level,Other
- Lot size dimensions: 30 x 150
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $910 | $10,920 |
| Home Insurance * | $151 | $1,812 |
| Property Taxes | $283 | $3,396 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,474 | $17,688 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $170,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
| 2022-11-14 | Listed for rent | $1,600 |
| 2019-04-12 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
| 2019-03-28 | Listed for rent | $1,295 |
| 2015-04-09 | Listing removed | $119,900 |
| 2015-03-19 | Listed for sale | $119,900 |
| 2014-12-31 | Listing removed | $119,900 |
| 2014-10-03 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2014-08-19 | Price change | $129,900 |
| 2014-07-01 | Listed for sale | $134,900 |
| 2007-06-14 | Sold | $124,500 |
| 2006-07-05 | Sold | $129,500 |
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