1517 S State St, Springfield, IL, 62704
About This Home
Professional photos coming soon! Seller is currently cleaning out the home. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in one of the area’s most desirable and peaceful neighborhoods. Featuring a comfortable living room, spacious kitchen, dining area, and a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office, gym, or additional living space, this home is designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. Numerous updates include newer windows with a transferable lifetime warranty, new screen door, new plumbing stack, and an HVAC system that is approximately 19 months old. The roof was replaced in March 2019, and the deck was rebuilt in May 2024. Additional improvements include a newer exterior condenser unit, water heater replaced in 2024 and converted from gas to electric, brand-new electrical panel in the basement, kitchen flooring updated in 2018, and attic insulation replaced in 2016. Appliances are in good working condition and will remain with the home. The main-level bathroom features a new toilet for added convenience. The finished basement provides extra living space for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located just minutes from schools, Washington Park, restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday amenities. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or families. Schedule your showing today—this one won’t last long!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Block,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 2in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 3in x 950ft 0in
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 4in x 8ft 6in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Blinds
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,481
- Total interior livable area: 1,481 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 4in x 15ft 0in
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 5in x 16ft 2in
Main Level
- Area: 741
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 5in x 12ft 2in
Other
- Area: 0
Upper Level
- Area: 740
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other Bath Modifications
Details
- Parcel number: 2204.0106023
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Features: Other
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
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
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Hail
- Lightning
- 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 | $817 | $9,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $136 | $1,632 |
| Property Taxes | $254 | $3,048 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,337 | $16,044 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Price change | $155,900 |
| 2026-06-11 | Listed for sale | $161,580 |
| 2017-11-14 | Listing removed | $99,900 |
| 2017-10-23 | Price change | $99,900 |
| 2017-10-05 | Listed for sale | $104,900 |
| 2010-06-10 | Sold | $78,500 |
| 2010-04-03 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
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