1731 E Melrose St, Springfield, IL 62703
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1731 E Melrose St
Springfield, IL 62703

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

$60,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026

$60,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

1731 E. Melrose | Springfield, IL

Clean. Updated. Move-In Ready. Available Now.

If you've been searching for a home that's truly ready this is it.

This extra-clean, well-maintained single-family home is available now for immediate move-in and offers flexible living space rarely found at this price point.

 Home Features:

2 Bedrooms plus a professionally converted garage
Perfect for a 3rd bedroom, home office, creative studio, or content-creation area.

1 Updated Bathroom

Fresh, clean interior no projects, no surprises

Large closets and smart storage

Stove & refrigerator included

No basement (easy maintenance)

Fully fenced yard great for outdoor enjoyment

 Pet Policy:

Dogs negotiable

No cats

 Rent: $995/month

This home is ideal for someone who wants a clean, move-in-ready space with room to adapt to their lifestyle.

 Serious inquiries only. Available now.
1731 E Melrose St, Springfield, IL 62703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $11,000 on Jan 10, 2007 (1,006% above the $995 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 11, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $60,400, with a rent estimate of $1,000/month.

Home Details for 1731 E Melrose St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Comparable Sales for 1731 E Melrose St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2120 S 15th St, Springfield, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$14,000
03/23/26
2
1
900 sqft
2212 S 14th St, Springfield, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$19,000
05/08/26
2
1
936 sqft
1622 E Cornell Ave, Springfield, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$45,000
07/23/26
2
1
900 sqft
2105 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Springfield, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$35,000
08/25/25
2
1
621 sqft
1838 S 19th St, Springfield, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$22,000
08/10/26
2
1
856 sqft
2160 S 14th St, Springfield, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$42,000
06/03/26
2
1
729 sqft
2176 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Springfield, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$74,900
03/26/26
3
1
1,008 sqft
2013 S 14th St, Springfield, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$30,000
04/09/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
2154 S 13th St, Springfield, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$45,000
04/20/26
2
1
684 sqft
1832 S 11th St, Springfield, IL
0.68
Single-Family Home
$15,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,096 sqft

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What Locals Say about Springfield

At least 943 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • James Williams
    "Itā€™s small and quiet and has a large portion of woods nearby and a school with a playground and soccer field. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Residents donā€™t pick up after their dogs so be careful walking outside, especially when it rains. I prefer taking my dogs to a dog park."
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    "Fine love it here people are nice houses are nice and we find things just fine. My family lives here and wouldnā€™t leave them"
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  • Lazenobiaw19
    "Itā€™s dog friendly. On my block almost everyone has a dog. Had no problems . Every where I go, I see a dog walking with owner or not but theyā€™re always friendly "
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  • Rita Flynn
    "Friendly neighbors, no fights, peace, and quiet. A nice neighborhood for your animal. Be able to relax in your home without any worries of someone trying to break in or rob or kill you."
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  • sheyp
    "Huge fenced yard...its secure and a lot of space for dogs to run. There's a lot of trees with squirrels too."
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  • Pam Weisenborn
    "Iā€™ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. We love it and have no plans to move. Great neighbors. No complaints!"
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  • Pam Weisenborn
    "Friendly neighbors. They hang out at our pool. Kids are so sweet. We absolutely love this neighborhood!"
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  • Trulia User
    "It feels super safe and Iā€™ve never had to deal with annoying people or kids and it is a nice place to live in"
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  • Trulia User
    "Grew up in this neighborhood and now as an adulting Iā€™m visiting my parents - looks and feels just like it did 25 years ago"
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  • Trulia User
    "very accessible to public transportation and a nice and quiet location. neighborhood has long standing residents. very safe place to live!"
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  • Trulia User
    "its not far from my job. but the area isnt fantastic in my personal opinion but i know a lot of people that have lived over there and had no issues"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood to live in. I think the people could be a little more friendlier. Iā€™ve lived here 17 years and while everyone waves at each other I donā€™t know anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice quiet friendly safe area. I love it! I would love to live there again. Beautiful place to live. And close to convenient places like food bank shopping close! Easy to get around!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many neighborly families in this area. Good schools and churches. A great area to raise a family."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have not seen anyone walking their dogs around the neighborhood, so far. maybe during the day. thank you"
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  • Trulia User
    "Northend Springfield, good blue collar people with family values. Great amenities in Springfield with a a small town feel!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Since I've been here over a year and a half I have noticed the crime and sirens are getting closer and closer to our neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "the adjoining streets are mostly all connected to very busy main roads and getting out of neighborhood streets onto main roads can be very difficult at peak times."
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  • Trulia User
    "The better part of the Northend of Springfield. Twin Lakes and Devouroe Heights are nice too. Fireworks during 4th of July. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Being such a short distance from down town makes attending events convenient. The farmers market is great. "
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  • Trulia User
    "great Very good awesome and will always be the best on site where type with all of the other other rental places this is available to everywhere and it's very very good to join and hanwork with under all circumstances"
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  • Trulia User
    "It appears to be dog friendly. I just bought a house here! There is a pond and plenty of sidewalk to walk your dog on. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Established neighborhood with long time residents but a good mix of young and old. People look out for each other here."
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  • Jacob B.
    "This city has gone downhill. The nice neighborhoods on the north end have become filled with residents that donā€™t care how their neighborhood looks. Too many rentals. "
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  • Zachary D.
    "Iā€™ve lived in the area for 2 years and itā€™s a lively place to live. There is shopping and restaurants nearby and always people walking, biking, or running around. Itā€™s a great part of Springfield."
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  • Kim
    "Parents watch their kids, itā€™s close to everything, small knit, and orderly. Thereā€™s a park nearby and a library. "
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  • Daniel K.
    "Barbecues will help bring everyone together especially during times like this. I have not had any issues yet in this neighborhood. "
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  • Madeline C.
    "You will see a lot of other dog owners and there are a couple groups that you could connect to you and really enjoy"
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  • MaryJane J.
    "Our neighborhood is usually quiet and neighbors are friendly! If someone needs help there is always someone that is willing to help out! šŸ˜Š"
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  • Alexisburnett77
    "Great town to raise kids. With small town feel but a larger area. We have great public and private schools for children as well..................... "
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  • Natashaslawson
    "The closet access to public transportation is approximately a six block walk. Most residents own cars. "
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  • Vosebrad
    "IL State Fair is great every August. And there are a lot of festivals and outings downtown through out the summer weekends. The fair also has motorcycle races on Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends as well. And everyone has to visit The Lincoln Sites and the museum and library!!!!! "
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  • MaryJane J.
    "This neighborhood is awesome! It is private, safe, and friendly. We walk daily and visit with people along the way. Wouldnā€™t want to live anywhere else!"
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  • Jessicakearns16
    "This a good neighborhood for you to play with your kids outside and not be bothered but I donā€™t think it would be safe for your child to walk to the park alone."
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  • Sana N.
    "Best neighborhood very friendly people. Very good places to visit and great for children. The place is surrounded by lakes "
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  • Gluputerbaugh
    "Mass transit, Uber, Lyft, Bicycle, car are all quick and convenient options for my daily commute downtown!"
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  • Deana S. S.
    "We have community holiday events, including an Easter egg hunt and Holiday light competition as well as a neighborhood garage sale and summer picnic. "
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  • Thornhill6
    "SOB festival, Route 66 car cruise, parades, great restaurants and coffee places. Wonderful local businesses. "
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  • Katie B.
    "I'm new to the area but there seem to be a lot of family friendly events through the schools and churches. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 11, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$995
Feb 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$995
Price decreased by 10%
Nov 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,100
Jan 19, 2025
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027415
ListingRemoved
$55,000
Apr 24, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 1731 E Melrose St

  • What is 1731 E Melrose St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1731 E Melrose St in Springfield, IL is $60,400.
  • What is the price history for 1731 E Melrose St?
    1731 E Melrose St in Springfield, IL last sold for $11,000 in January 2007.
  • Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Springfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Springfield?
    The median sale price in Springfield is $192K. That is up $20.83K from the prior month.

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