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Under $75K Thursday ~ Historic Home For Sale in Springfield, IL Under $74K – c.1873 Second Empire

1211 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703     $73,500Sorry, Pending after less than one day 

Historic Home For Sale

OHU50K NOTES 

The James Treat Jones House is for sale, and what a beauty! Previous owners had the history of the property printed on glass (as seen below). James (1843-1922), his wife Jane Ridgely Jones (1846-1925) and children Clara, Lucy and James resided in this once grand Second Empire.

 

Property featured at 1211 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
House view featured at 1211 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Taken in 1987. So happy the white paint has been removed since.

 

REALTOR COMMENTS

Step inside this incredible piece of Springfield history and let your imagination run wild. Built in approximately 1873 and known as the The James T. Jones House . This three story Second Empire/Mansard Style structure is in need of a new owner with the means & expertise to transform her back into a lovely viable home. Main part of home is distressed but features an abundance of space with 4+ bedrooms & 4 full baths, walk-up 3rd level/attic that could be finished into one incredible bonus space. Many original features of the home are still in tact, including the most beautiful angel fireplace cover, hardwood floors & staircase. Property is zoned as a duplex with the small rear 1br/1ba apartment currently rented for $525/mo. Offers a 3 car carriage house style detached garage and a prime location walking distance to downtown amenities such as restaurants, shopping, churches & Springfield Clinic. Building is sold AS-IS – price reflects the need for repairs and finishing.

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