918 WILLIAMS Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704

$775,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
6,206  sqft
Built in 1835

Beautiful historic home located on a huge lot overlooking Williams Blvd. in Washington Park. This 6 bedroom home dates to early Springfield in the 1830's where Col. John Williams, an acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, built his home. Additions were added over the years and the home remained in his family for over 100 yrs. A carriage house at the rear now serves as a garage w/loft above, (this space was a small apt w/bathroom yrs ago). This grand home features a library w/built-in bookcases, Butler's pantry, 4 fireplaces and other features expected in a home belonging to a person of such stature. You'll love the great front porch for enjoying the view of Washington Park Blvd. Upon entering, your guests are greeted to a magnificent foyer w/FP & adjacent Reception room. Off the LR on the 1st floor you will find the library & spacious family room to unwind in. The lovely DR has the original chandelier and has hosted many stately dinners and parties over the decades. Upstairs, two of the bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath with another having a half bath. The Primary bedroom ensuite has a lovely attached sunroom thru the French doors. A 6th BR can be found on the 3rd fl. The mechanicals & structural components have been attended to over the decades w/new furnace & AC 2016. Home being sold As reported, pre-inspection attached w/repairs noted for prospective purchasers.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic Storage, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement:
Full
Heating:
Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water, Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 4

Exterior

General:
Porch/3-Season
Style:
Three or More Stories
Parking:
Detached

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
General:
Three or More Stories, Brick

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
Originating MLS:
rmlsa
County:
Sangamon

Lot

Zoning:
L 3 & 4 & E 8' L 5 B 2 Williams Place, 14330376046

Utilities

Water:
Public Sewer,Public

Financial

Source:
rmlsa
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3

This listing courtesy of:
The Real Estate Group, Inc., Kathy E Badger

About Springfield, IL

Housing

Number of Units
66,410
Median Home Value
$144,000
Median Rent
$667

37.08% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.71% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.85%
Public Transportation
1.30%
Walk to Work
1.24%
Work from Home
23.72%
Other
1.14%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
133,077
Median Age
41.00
Median Household Size
2.36

Education

High School
25.75%
Associate’s Degree
7.97%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.61%
Graduate Degree
13.94%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Similar Homes

Message

Interested in this home?

Request more information: