$174,000

1517 N 5th St Springfield, IL 62702

$2,066
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,352 sqft
$129 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1517 N 5th St

Come and see this fully renovated home located on the north side of Springfield 1 block from Lincoln Park. This 2-story home offers 1352sf of living space with a partial unfinished basement. The main floor offers a living room, a dining room, a new full bathroom and a new kitchen with white Shaker style cabinet, granite counter-top, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and laundry closet. The upstairs offers the two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a new primary bathroom as well as a bonus room. Other features include a front covered porch, side covered porch, rear porch, rear concrete patio and a 2c detached garage. Recent updates included new concrete driveway, roof, siding, windows, doors, drywall, flooring, LVP, carpet, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fixtures and accessories throughout. Don't let this one pass you by. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,352 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1860
ParkingDetached
MLS #CA1035459
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $174,000
  • Price/SqFt: $128
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,992
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: From Sangamon Ave and 5th Street, continue south on 5th Street. Home is on the west side of the street
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Living Area: 1,352 SqFt
  • MLS Number: CA1035459
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: Do Realty Services, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Stephanie Do

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1517 N 5th St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$33,852$2,992
2022$21,190$1,898
2021$20,396$1,835
2020$20,427$1,799
2019$20,356$1,292
2018$21,296$1,292
2017$21,020$1,259

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Ridgely Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

2040 N 8th St

5

McClernand Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

801 N 6th St

6

Enos Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

524 W Elliott Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,830. The majority of Springfield, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
65%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1517 N 5th St

The listing price of 1517 N 5th St property is $174,000.

The property 1517 N 5th St is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62702.

Active Listing: 1517 N 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1517 N 5th St are: Ridgely Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McClernand Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Enos Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), U S Grant Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lanphier High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Springfield Southeast High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,992 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1517 N 5th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1517 N 5th St is 1,352 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1517 N 5th St is 1860.

This home is located at 1517 N 5th St in Springfield, IL and zip code 62702 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This 1,352 square foot home was built in 1860. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $174,000.

In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Springfield, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 32 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 54 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Springfield, IL between March and April 2025 increased by 11.1%. Listings spent 23 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $170,111 during the same period.

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

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