1848 Honeysuckle Ct · Springfield, IL 62703

$98,700

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 950 sqft · Other · 54 Days on market

8,007 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +26.1/30.0
• DSCR +8.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +7.2/10.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

OWNER WILLING TO HELP WITH FINANCING AND CLOSING COSTS. OWNER WILL CONSIDER A CARRYBACK. MOVE IN CONDITION THREE BEDROOM HOME! NEW FLOORING AND FRESHLY PAINTED. LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN, NICE CORNER LOT. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. 13 MONTH HOME WARRANTY FROM HWA AVAILABLE. SQ. FT. BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT NOT WARRANTED.

Key facts

• Large corner lot
• New flooring
• New paint

Tags

• LARGE CORNER LOT
• NEW CABINETS
• NEW APPLIANCES
• NEW PAINT
• NEW FLOORING

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: No garage (other parking)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single family residence; 950 building area
• Construction: Shingle roof; Not new construction; Year built not provided
• Exterior features: Fenced yard; Corner, level lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen present (appliance: refrigerator)
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms (main, upper, lower; includes additional and basement levels); Bedrooms feature luxury vinyl plank flooring; At least one bedroom has an egress window
• Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank throughout main living areas and bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Refrigerator included; No fireplace; Basement: None

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $99k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $249 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $99k).
• Recommended offer: $96k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.3% vs local median 4.9% in Springfield — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 79/100 on livability (#122 in IL, #2,138 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F.
• Springfield SD 186 (urban): math 17% / reading 22% proficiency, ranked #438 of 620 in IL (top 71%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+12.2%/yr); 107 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 75% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 225 units permitted in Sangamon County in 2024 (48 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($45k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $682 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Sangamon County population projected to shrink 9% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 54 days — a 3% lower offer ($96k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 19y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $40k; list at $99k implies a 147% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Recommended offer $95,739 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 54 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.22% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.32%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.82%
• DSCR: 1.48
• GRM: 6.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 5.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.23×
• Total profit: $6,249
• Equity at exit: $14,716

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.99×
• Total profit: $54,862
• Equity at exit: $8,534

Cash invested: $27,636 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
• State Illinois: 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 62703

• Home prices YoY: -28.9%
• Rents YoY: 12.2%
• Active inventory: 107
• Price-to-rent: 6.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,200 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$518
• Tax from tax record: −$140 /mo · $1,682/yr
• Insurance: −$41
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$252
• Net cashflow: $249

Break-even live

Break-even rent $885

Max offer price $98,700

Occupancy floor 74%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $305	-5% $277	+0% $249	+5% $221	+10% $193
Rent	-10% $154	-5% $202	+0% $249	+5% $297	+10% $344
Rate	-1.0pp $299	-0.5pp $274	base $249	+0.5pp $224	+1.0pp $198

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $24,675
• Closing costs: $2,961
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2271 E Laurel St Apt 2277 Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	600	$1,145	$1.91	22d	1	0.29mi
2277 E Laurel St Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	600	$1,145	$1.91	44d	1	0.29mi
2005 E Laurel St Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	44d	1	0.55mi
507 S Wesley St Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	800	$975	$1.22	44d	1	0.94mi
6 Ridge Ct Springfield, IL	3.0	1.0	905	$1,350	$1.49	44d	1	1.06mi
2473 Ladley Ct Unit 2108-2 B Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	700	$825	$1.18	44d	1	1.48mi
2473 Ladley Ct Unit 2412-1 L Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	700	$725	$1.04	44d	1	1.48mi
302 Forrest Ave Springfield, IL	3.0	2.0	924	$1,069	$1.16	22d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-04-30
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-20
   status Active
3. 2026-03-12
   status Pending
4. 2026-02-27
   listed $98,700 Active
5. 2021-08-06
   historical
6. 2008-06-12
   soldstatus $40,000 315-char remark

   Show marketing remark (315 chars)

   OWNER WILLING TO HELP WITH FINANCING AND CLOSING COSTS. OWNER WILL CONSIDER A CARRYBACK. MOVE IN CONDITION THREE BEDROOM HOME! NEW FLOORING AND FRESHLY PAINTED. LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN, NICE CORNER LOT. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. 13 MONTH HOME WARRANTY FROM HWA AVAILABLE. SQ. FT. BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT NOT WARRANTED.

7. 2007-11-14
   listed $45,900 315-char remark

   Show marketing remark (315 chars)

   OWNER WILLING TO HELP WITH FINANCING AND CLOSING COSTS. OWNER WILL CONSIDER A CARRYBACK. MOVE IN CONDITION THREE BEDROOM HOME! NEW FLOORING AND FRESHLY PAINTED. LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN, NICE CORNER LOT. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. 13 MONTH HOME WARRANTY FROM HWA AVAILABLE. SQ. FT. BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT NOT WARRANTED.

8. 2007-07-20
   soldstatus $23,000
9. 2007-04-27
   listed $27,000
10. 2001-08-31
    soldstatus $48,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast IL · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,682 · $140/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,961 · $163/mo
• Expected delta: +$279/yr (+$23/mo · 16.6%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,402
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,529
• − Property taxes: −$1,682
• − Insurance: −$494
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,152
• − Management: −$1,152
• − Depreciation: −$2,871
• Taxable income: $1,522
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$365
• After-tax cash flow: $2,625/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Springfield SD 186
• NCES district ID: 1737080
• Math proficiency: 17% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 22% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $43,744
• Composite: 16.89/100
• National rank: #9142
• State rank: #438 of 620 in IL

Livability — Springfield

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #122
• US rank: #2138

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Springfield, IL
• County: Sangamon County · 115,414 people
• City population: 59,955
• Metro: Springfield, IL
• Population (ZIP): 28,922
• Household income: $45,009
• Rent vs Own: 42.5% rent · 57.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1626.0

Population outlook (Sangamon County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 198,317 people
• By 2030: 196,127 · -1.1%
• By 2040: 188,664 · -4.9%
• By 2050: 179,624 · -9.4%
• By 2075: 155,027 · -21.8%
• By 2100: 122,588 · -38.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.59)
• Race & ethnicity: White 53% Black 35% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Sangamon

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 46.6% · R 51.6% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -9.3pp toward R · 2008: 4.4pp · 2024: -5.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+5.0 2020: R+4.4 2016: R+9.4 2012: R+8.7 2008: D+4.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -59.69%
• Current HPI: 147.0877
• Rent YoY: ▲ 12.19%
• Metro: Springfield, IL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.59%
• F500 in state: 60

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	4	$201B
▸Consumer Goods	4	$87B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$64B
▸Healthcare	2	$55B
▸Retail / Pharmacy	1	$148B
▸Agriculture / Food	1	$86B

Price history

+105.6% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-30 Pending — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-20 Relisted — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-12 Pending — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-02-27 Listed $98,700 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-08-06 Listing Removed — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2008-06-12 Sold (MLS) $40,000 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2007-11-14 Listed $45,900 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2007-07-20 Sold (MLS) $23,000 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2007-04-27 Listed $27,000 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2001-08-31 Sold (Public Records) $48,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.9%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,682 · +4.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.