$1,543 Closing Credit¹
#CA1035329, Dominic Campo, Listing office: Campo Realty, Inc.
$399,000 List price
541 E Black Ave Springfield, IL 61702
$4,738
Closing credit¹
1.8 acres
Multi-Family
Property details
About 541 E Black Ave
Imagine the possibilities!! This approx 15,000 sqft historic building is the birthplace of Marjorie Merriweather Post and was formerly used for over 100 years by The Kings Daughters Organization as a ladies dormitory. The building has 26 studio units (approx 538 sqft each) with full baths, a common area, a communal commercial kitchen, partial basement and elevator. 1.8 acre lot overlooks the Lincoln Park area neighborhood.Great proximity to downtown, the hospitals, the Brinkerhoff and Benedictine/Ursuline complex. New roof in 2022/23. Zoned R-3B.
Highlights
Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Central, None
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size1.8 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Guest Parking, Parking Pad
MLS #CA1033618
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Elevator, Recreation Room
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Guest Parking, Parking Pad
- Exterior: Rec Area
- Heating: Forced Air, Central, None
- List Price: $399,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,217
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level, Sloped
- Directions: Black Avenue between North 5th Street and North 7th Street
- Year Built: 1900
- Lot Size: 1.8 Acres
- MLS Number: CA1033618
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: RE/MAX Professionals
- Listing Agent: Roni Mohan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,502 | $13,217 |
| 2022 | $87,201 | $7,814 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Ridgely Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•2040 N 8th St
5
McClernand Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•801 N 6th St
6
Enos Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•524 W Elliott 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 $49,890. The majority of Springfield, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
61%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 541 E Black Ave
The listing price of 541 E Black Ave property is $399,000.
The property 541 E Black Ave is a multi located in Springfield, Illinois, 61702.
Active Listing: 541 E Black Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 541 E Black Ave 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 $13,217 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 24, 2022 for $265,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 541 E Black Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 541 E Black Ave in Springfield, IL and zip code 62702. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $399,000.
Over 66 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Springfield, IL. In the same period over 56 listings were sold below the listed price and 29 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Springfield, IL increased by 2% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $172,791 and the average listing age was 19 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.