SOLDSEP 14, 2023
3140 S Rita Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,125 sqft
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,125 sqft
$119,000
Last Sold: Sep 14, 2023
5% below list $125K
$106/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $912/mo*
$119,000
Last Sold: Sep 14, 2023
5% below list $125K
$106/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $912/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,125 sqft
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Description
This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from September 14, 2023
Adorable & move in ready this 2BR ranch home has lots of space & delightful updates AND a fantastic location. A quiet street in the Southern View subdivision puts you minutes from interstate access & direct routes to any side of town but maintains a cozy neighborhood vibe. The curb appeal is remarkable with an enclosed generous patio & firepit space that will have you eager to host friends & family. Venture inside & you'll be mesmerized by the modern finishes & fresh feel of the interior. You're welcomed first by the dining space & newer wood-like floors that continue throughout while a wall of windows & natural light extend through the living room. These rooms each share a side of the freshly painted living room fireplace serving up a gorgeous brick accent wall & focal point even enjoyed from the kitchen. Find subway tile backsplash coupled with deep modern cabinetry freshly painted & accented perfectly by wood tones in the flooring & butcher block countertops. Stainless kitchen appliances were all new in 2020 while the convenient washer & dryer found in the main floor closet are included & brand new this year. There's two bedrooms & a tastefully updated full bathroom to utilize plus an office features built ins with access to a big & beautiful fenced backyard with storage shed. Carport parks two cars easily & lawn equipment & more can be stored out back. This one checks all the boxes on your list; wants & needs!
Home Highlights
Parking
Carport
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$106/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 3140 S Rita Ave
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Additional Level, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Laundry, Upper Level, Additional Room, Third Floor, Main Level, Living Room, Dining Room, Lower Level, Basement Level, Bedroom 2 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1125 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range/Oven, RefrigeratorRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living RoomHas a Fireplace |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Fenced YardOther Structures: Shed(s) |
Parking & Garage Has a CarportNo GarageParking: Attached,Carport |
Frontage Road Surface Type: Paved |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1960 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 22090459005 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $106/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Aug 15 2023 |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Location |
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Direction & Address City: SpringfieldCommunity: Southern View |
School Information High School: Springfield District #186 |
Building |
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Building Area Building Area: 1125 Square Feet |
HOA |
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Association for this Listing: Capital Area Association of Realtors |
Mobile R/V |
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Mobile Home Park Mobile Home Units: Feet |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 3Buyer Agency Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Miscellaneous |
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Mls Number: CA1023844 |
Additional Information |
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Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Kyle T Killebrew, (217) 741-4040
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with: Jane Hay, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Source: RMLS Alliance, MLS#CA1023844
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
Price History for 3140 S Rita Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/14/2023 | $119,000 | Sold | RMLS Alliance #CA1023844 |
| 08/21/2023 | ListingRemoved | RMLS Alliance #CA1023844 | |
| 08/15/2023 | $125,000 | PendingToActive | RMLS Alliance #CA1023844 |
| 08/05/2023 | $125,000 | Pending | RMLS Alliance #CA1023844 |
| 08/02/2023 | $125,000 | Listed For Sale | RMLS Alliance #CA1023844 |
| 04/28/2020 | $82,000 | Sold | RMLS Alliance #CA998632 |
| 03/17/2020 | $84,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/16/2020 | $84,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/15/2010 | $79,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 03/11/2010 | $79,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/30/2010 | $82,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Comparable Sales for 3140 S Rita Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.13 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 12/15/23 | 2 | 1 | 980 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $109,900 | 05/05/23 | 3 | 1 | 1,008 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $126,500 | 07/26/23 | 3 | 1 | 943 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 06/15/23 | 2 | 1 | 1,032 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $107,000 | 06/14/23 | 2 | 1 | 742 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $110,000 | 08/17/23 | 2 | 1 | 944 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $72,500 | 12/04/23 | 2 | 1 | 1,050 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $128,000 | 06/01/23 | 3 | 1 | 1,050 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $93,000 | 04/02/24 | 2 | 1 | 703 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 3140 S Rita Ave.
- Southern View Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 208 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter has attended here for two years- I've never had a bad experience and I feel like staff make sure they are involved in student behavior and performance. The principal is amazing! She started the year my daughter started kindergarten and you can see that she genuinely cares about each student as if they were her own child.Other Review7y ago - Springfield Southeast High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1285 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSoutheast is a great school! It gets to much negative criticism from outsiders. I have two biracial children who excel in all their classes. And the majority of the teachers and counselor are great!!! This school serves to have a higher rating than a 2!Parent Review7y ago - Jefferson Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 598 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI was bullied and the staff didn't careOther Review3mo ago 
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What Locals Say about Springfield
- Pam Weisenborn
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- 1mo ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. We love it and have no plans to move. Great neighbors. No complaints!"
- Pam Weisenborn
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- 2mo ago
"Friendly neighbors. They hang out at our pool. Kids are so sweet. We absolutely love this neighborhood!"
- Trulia User
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- 5mo ago
"It feels super safe and I’ve never had to deal with annoying people or kids and it is a nice place to live in"
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- Prev. Resident
- 7mo ago
"Grew up in this neighborhood and now as an adulting I’m visiting my parents - looks and feels just like it did 25 years ago"
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- Resident
- 10mo ago
"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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- Visitor
- 1y ago
"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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- 1y ago
"Great neighborhood to live in. I think the people could be a little more friendlier. I’ve lived here 17 years and while everyone waves at each other I don’t know anyone. "
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- 1y ago
"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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- 1y ago
"There are many neighborly families in this area. Good schools and churches. A great area to raise a family."
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- Visitor
- 1y ago
"I have not seen anyone walking their dogs around the neighborhood, so far. maybe during the day. thank you"
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- 1y ago
"Northend Springfield, good blue collar people with family values. Great amenities in Springfield with a a small town feel!"
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- 1y ago
"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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- 2y ago
"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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- 2y ago
"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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- 2y ago
"Being such a short distance from down town makes attending events convenient. The farmers market is great. "
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- 2y ago
"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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- 2y ago
"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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- 2y ago
"Established neighborhood with long time residents but a good mix of young and old. People look out for each other here."
- Jacob B.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"This city has gone downhill. The nice neighborhoods on the north end have become filled with residents that don’t care how their neighborhood looks. Too many rentals. "
- Zachary D.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"I’ve lived in the area for 2 years and it’s a lively place to live. There is shopping and restaurants nearby and always people walking, biking, or running around. It’s a great part of Springfield."
- Toddclawrence
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- 3y ago
"Great safe neighborhood with good transportation and groceries are close enough to walk..............."
- Kim
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- 3y ago
"Parents watch their kids, it’s close to everything, small knit, and orderly. There’s a park nearby and a library. "
- Daniel K.
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- 3y ago
"Barbecues will help bring everyone together especially during times like this. I have not had any issues yet in this neighborhood. "
- Madeline C.
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- 3y ago
"You will see a lot of other dog owners and there are a couple groups that you could connect to you and really enjoy"
- MaryJane J.
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- 3y ago
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- Alexisburnett77
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- 3y ago
"Great town to raise kids. With small town feel but a larger area. We have great public and private schools for children as well..................... "
- Natashaslawson
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- 3y ago
"The closet access to public transportation is approximately a six block walk. Most residents own cars. "
- Vosebrad
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- 3y ago
"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!!!!! "
- MaryJane J.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"This neighborhood is awesome! It is private, safe, and friendly. We walk daily and visit with people along the way. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!"
- Watchmanmomma
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- 3y ago
"Lake Knolls neighborhood has direct access to I55 and Veterans on the west side. Family friendly, clean, well-kept homes and yards. I love being next to the Lake."
- Jessicakearns16
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- 4y ago
"This a good neighborhood for you to play with your kids outside and not be bothered but I don’t think it would be safe for your child to walk to the park alone."
- Sana N.
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- 4y ago
"Best neighborhood very friendly people. Very good places to visit and great for children. The place is surrounded by lakes "
- Gluputerbaugh
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- 4y ago
"Mass transit, Uber, Lyft, Bicycle, car are all quick and convenient options for my daily commute downtown!"
- Deana S. S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There is a nice park for kids to play and good sidewalks for walking and biking. There are plenty of kids of all ages in the neighborhood. "
- Deana S. S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"We have community holiday events, including an Easter egg hunt and Holiday light competition as well as a neighborhood garage sale and summer picnic. "
- Emily L.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I have no idea I do not own any dogs so I’m not sure they might like that a lot of people have dogs so they could have pet play dates there are quite a few places you can take your dogs to play outside at dog parks etc. "
- Brooklyn_yates
- Resident
- 4y ago
"walking there dogs are safe in the neighborhood also makes the neighborhood hood fill safe n no bugular "
- Thornhill6
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- 4y ago
"SOB festival, Route 66 car cruise, parades, great restaurants and coffee places. Wonderful local businesses. "
- Mark P.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"This is a dog and cat friendly neighborhood! I always see people out walking dogs and several cats run free!"
- Katie B.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"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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Off Market Homes Near 3140 S Rita Ave
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- SOLDAPR 26, 2024Jami R Winchester, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
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- SOLDAPR 24, 2024Jay Clark, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
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3140 S Rita Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,125 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently available for sale. 3140 S Rita Ave was last sold on Sep 14, 2023 for $119,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $125,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3140 S Rita Ave is $122,800.