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$70,000

1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Springfield, IL 62703

2 beds
1 full
830 sqft
$84 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Excellent investment property, well-maintained with a solid tenant in place at $900/month. Tenant pays all utilities, trash, and lawn care. Caged central air installed in 2024, plus several minor updates completed over the past year—turnkey and income-ready!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size830 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1940
ParkingParking Pad
MLS #CA1037926

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: Parking Pad
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $70,000
  • Price/SqFt: $84
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: traveling East on south grand ave turn right onto Martin Luther king, pass laurel inspection home is located on left side of the street
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Living Area: 830 SqFt
  • MLS Number: CA1037926
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
  • Listing Agent: Jay Myers

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Nearby schools

1

Feitshans Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

1101 S 15th St

1

Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

1200 S Pope Ave

2

Harvard Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

2501 S 11th St

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 $15,174. The majority of Springfield, IL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

85%
<35k
15%
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?

48%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

The listing price of 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr property is $70,000.

The property 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62703.

Active Listing: 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr are: Feitshans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harvard Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Iles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Springfield Ball Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield Southeast High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lanphier High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr is 830 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr is 1940.

This home is located at 1842 Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Springfield, IL and zip code 62703 in the C. Lee Carey neighborhood. This 830 square foot home was built in 1940. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $70,000.

Over 88 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Springfield, IL. In the same period over 47 listings were sold below the listed price and 40 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Springfield, IL there were 0.6% less homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 18 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $175,000 during the same period.

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

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