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$695 Closing Credit¹
#CA1035713, Linda Maier, Listing Office: Century 21 Real Estate Assoc
$52,000 List price
1731 E Melrose St Springfield, IL 62703
$618
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
629 sqft
$83 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1731 E Melrose St
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home! This property is perfect for first-time home buyers. All appliances and washer and dryer stay. 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 $800 a month! Home inspections welcome.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
StatusActive
Size629 sqft
Year built1959
ParkingGravel
MLS #CA1023586
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Gravel
- Exterior: Fenced Yard, Shed(s)
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central
- List Price: $52,000
- Price/SqFt: $82
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,147
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From Ash and 11th, continue South on 11th to Melrose, turn East onto Melrose
- Year Built: 1959
- Living Area: 629 SqFt
- MLS Number: CA1023586
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: The Real Estate Group, Inc.
- Office Phone: (217) 638-1360
- Listing Agent: Jerry George
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2007 | Home Sold | $11,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,981 | $1,147 |
| 2022 | $12,313 | $1,103 |
| 2021 | $11,852 | $1,066 |
| 2020 | $11,870 | $1,045 |
| 2019 | $11,829 | $840 |
| 2018 | $9,951 | $840 |
| 2017 | $9,822 | $823 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Harvard Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•2501 S 11th St
1
Feitshans Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1101 S 15th St
1
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1200 S Pope Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,806. Typical income of Springfield, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
53%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NHRA Drag Racing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Kia
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Adult Standards
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1731 E Melrose St
The listing price of 1731 E Melrose St property is $52,000.
The property 1731 E Melrose St is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62703.
Active Listing: 1731 E Melrose St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1731 E Melrose St are: Harvard Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Feitshans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Iles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Springfield Ball Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jefferson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Springfield Southeast High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edwin a Lee Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,147 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 10, 2007 for $11,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1731 E Melrose St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1731 E Melrose St is 629 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1731 E Melrose St is 1959.
This home is located at 1731 E Melrose St in Springfield, IL and zip code 62703. This 629 square foot home was built in 1959. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 21, 2023 and is currently priced at $52,000.
Springfield, IL housing market in April 2025 saw over 38 listings sold above listed price, more than 32 sold at listed price and over 54 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Springfield, IL increased by 11.1% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 23 days, the median list price was $170,111.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.