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#CA1037743, Sherry Washburn, Listing office: Keller Williams Capital
$252,000 List price
7971 Mechanicsburg Rd Springfield, IL 62707
2 beds
2 full
1,171 sqft
2.3 acres
$215 / sqft
House
Property details
About 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd
Unique opportunity to own a Sangamon River compound! The main house has a spacious, updated kitchen with appliances. The finished lower level has lot of storage and living space with an outside access door. Enjoy the view of the river from the balcony! Nice-sized garage for parking and projects! The rental house has 2-3 bedrooms. Newer furnace and water heater. The shed has been used as a man cave work area! (The 7977 M'Burg house (CA1037743) can be purchased separatley). There is a pathway down to the river for fishing or enjoyment! Homes, Septic and Buildings are being Sold AS-IS. A little TLC will go a long way! In popular Rochester School District!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,171 sqft
Lot size2.33 Acres
Year built1975
ParkingDetached, Gravel, Private
MLS #CA1037748
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Gravel, Private
- Exterior: Shed(s)
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $252,000
- Price/SqFt: $215
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,376
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Waterfront, Wooded, Dead End Street
- Directions: East on Mechanicsburg Rd to 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd. (about 4 miles) Property on left. This house is at the end of the driveway.
- Year Built: 1975
- Living Area: 1,171 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.33 Acres
- MLS Number: CA1037748
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: Keller Williams Capital
- Listing Agent: Sherry Washburn
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,642 | $1,376 |
| 2022 | $57,374 | $1,403 |
| 2021 | $54,977 | $1,410 |
| 2020 | $54,622 | $1,400 |
| 2019 | $54,378 | $1,381 |
| 2018 | $53,369 | $1,381 |
| 2017 | $51,900 | $1,380 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Riverton Elementary School
Public District PK-4
3.5 mi
•PO Box 470
4
Rochester Elementary 2-3
Public District 2-3
4.2 mi
•456 Bertrand Dr
8
Tri-City Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.7 mi
•324 W Charles St
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 $51,894. Most Springfield, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
31%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Bass Pro Shops
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Hardee's
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
GMC
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Classic Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd
The listing price of 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd property is $252,000.
The property 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62707.
Active Listing: 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd are: Riverton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rochester Elementary 2-3 (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Tri-City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Riverton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rochester Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rochester Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Riverton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rochester High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Tri-City High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,376 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd is 1,171 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd is 1975.
This home is located at 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd in Springfield, IL and zip code 62712. This 1,171 square foot home, which was built in 1975, sits on a 2.33 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $252,000.
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. The inventory of homes for sale in Springfield, IL between May and June 2025 decreased by 0.6%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 18 days, the median list price was $175,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.