329 S Park Ave · Springfield, IL 62704

$99,900

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 991 sqft · Other · 4 Days on market

Built 1910 5,200 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 +22.5/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +7.2/10.0
• DSCR +7.2/10.0
• Rent growth +4.1/5.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offering 991 sq ft of comfortable living space on a quiet brick-lined street. This well-maintained home features a full basement, new flooring, and numerous updates, including a newer roof, windows, siding, furnace, and central A/C. Outside, you’ll find a 1-car detached garage with a dedicated workspace, plus an additional storage shed for extra convenience. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard—perfect for pets, gardening, or entertaining—and relax on the spacious covered front porch. A great blend of character, updates, and location.

Key facts

• Newer furnace
• Newer roof
• New flooring

Tags

• FULL BASEMENT
• NEW FLOORING
• NEWER ROOF
• NEWER WINDOWS
• NEWER SIDING
• NEWER FURNACE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 1-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single family residence; Level lot
• Construction: Built in 1910
• Exterior features: Shingle roof; Fenced yard; Shed(s)

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
• Flooring: Laminate flooring in living areas, kitchen and bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central air conditioning; Forced air heating
• Interior features: Ceiling fan(s); Full unfinished basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $169 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
• Cap rate 8.3% 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 (+6.3%/yr); 177 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 225 units permitted in Sangamon County in 2024 (48 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 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 + 6.3% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• Current owner paid $40k; list at $100k implies a 150% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 2.8% of price; built in 1910 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $99,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1910 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 8.32%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.24%
• DSCR: 1.32
• GRM: 6.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.32% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -1.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.96×
• Total profit: $-1,143
• Equity at exit: $14,895

10-year hold

• IRR: 12.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.13×
• Total profit: $31,683
• Equity at exit: $8,638

Cash invested: $27,972 (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 62704

• Home prices YoY: -31.1%
• Rents YoY: 6.3%
• Active inventory: 177
• Price-to-rent: 6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,220 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$229 /mo · $2,753/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$256
• Net cashflow: $169

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,006

Max offer price $99,900

Occupancy floor 81%

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: $24,975
• Closing costs: $2,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 19 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1539 W Monroe St Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	820	$2,000	$2.44	21d	1	0.19mi
1644 W Adams St Unit 1 Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	950	$1,200	$1.26	43d	1	0.32mi
216 N Lincoln Ave Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	800	$1,200	$1.50	43d	1	0.33mi
300 N Park Ave Springfield, IL	1.0–2.0	1.0	694	$1,035	$1.49	21d	1	0.40mi
203 N Glenwood Ave Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	850	$1,000	$1.18	21d	1	0.63mi
629 W Washington St Unit 4 Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	700	$800	$1.14	43d	1	0.74mi
616 New St Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	550	$850	$1.55	43d	1	0.81mi
423 W Lawrence Ave Unit 2 Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	900	$1,050	$1.17	21d	1	0.92mi
550 W Miller St Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	590	$995	$1.69	21d	1	0.96mi
1004 S College St Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	700	$800	$1.14	21d	1	1.16mi
229 W Allen St Springfield, IL	3.0	1.5	1050	$1,305	$1.24	21d	1	1.18mi
1500 S Lowell Ave Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	590	$775	$1.31	43d	1	1.28mi
401 W Elliott Ave Unit A Springfield, IL	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,300	$1.18	43d	1	1.40mi
417 E Cook St Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	700	$875	$1.25	43d	1	1.40mi
417 E Cook St Unit A Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	550	$850	$1.55	21d	1	1.41mi
619 S 5th St Springfield, IL	1.0	1.0	750	$900	$1.20	43d	1	1.41mi
8 S Old State Capitol Plz Unit 1031831P Springfield, IL	2.0	2.0	990	$2,927	$2.96	43d	1	1.43mi
1501 S Spring St Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,000	$1.00	21d	1	1.43mi
424 S Durkin Dr Springfield, IL	2.0	1.0	885	$925	$1.05	21d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-05-01
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-27
   listed $99,900 Active
3. 2014-05-22
   soldstatus $40,000

ⓘ 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: $2,753 · $229/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,753 · $229/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,639
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,596
• − Property taxes: −$2,753
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,171
• − Management: −$1,171
• − Depreciation: −$2,906
• Taxable income: $542
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$130
• After-tax cash flow: $1,896/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): 40,046
• Household income: $69,976
• Rent vs Own: 38.0% rent · 62.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1529.0

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: Predominantly White (74%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 74% Black 15% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 4% Asian 4%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, China, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Tagalog/Filipino 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: ▼ -70.79%
• Current HPI: 156.7086
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.32%
• 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

+149.8% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-01 Pending — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-27 Listed $99,900 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2014-05-22 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+7.8%/yr

Latest (2024): $2,753 · +4.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.