3100 Butler Dr #1833 · Springfield, IL 62703

$1,900,000

144 bd · 72.0 ba · 36,828 sqft · MultiFamily · 87 Days on market

Built 1978 2.00 ac lot ↓ 19% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the B 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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 36 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a turnkey 36-unit multifamily property located in Springfield’s desirable south end. This well-maintained complex offers a strong rental history with 95% occupancy of two bed 1 bath units making it ideal for long-term stability and consistent income. Recent capital improvements, on-site parking, and professional management in place provide ease of ownership for investors. The property sits in a high-demand rental corridor, close to major employers, shopping, dining, and transportation routes. With market rents and low vacancy, this asset is positioned for immediate returns and future upside potential. Showings require 24 hour notice and th

Key facts

• On-site parking
• 2 acre lot
• 50 parking spots

Tags

• TURNKEY MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY
• STRONG RENTAL HISTORY
• RECENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
• ON-SITE PARKING
• HIGH-DEMAND RENTAL CORRIDOR
• CLOSE TO MAJOR EMPLOYERS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 36 × 4-bed/2.0-bath units multifamily listed at $1.90M.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $30k ($365k/yr) — positive. Per door: $844/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($55k rent vs $1.90M).
• Recommended offer: $1.79M (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 25.5% 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; 225 units permitted in Sangamon County in 2024 (48 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $55,077/mo this rent would consume 1468% of the median local household income ($45k/yr) (locally 1626% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $13k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $57k 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 $532k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 87 days — a 6% lower offer ($1.79M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $1,786,000 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 87 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1978 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.90% ✓
• Cap rate: 25.48%
• Cash-on-cash: 68.53%
• DSCR: 4.05
• GRM: 2.9

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: 73.6%
• Equity multiple: 4.61×
• Total profit: $1,918,960
• Equity at exit: $283,296

10-year hold

• IRR: 78.8%
• Equity multiple: 11.32×
• Total profit: $5,490,694
• Equity at exit: $164,277

Cash invested: $532,000 (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: 103.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $55,077 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$9,964
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$2,375 /mo · $28,500/yr
• Insurance: −$792
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$11,566
• Net cashflow: $30,380

Break-even live

Break-even rent $16,621

Max offer price $1,900,000

Occupancy floor 40%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $31,693	-5% $31,037	+0% $30,380	+5% $29,724	+10% $29,067
Rent	-10% $26,029	-5% $28,205	+0% $30,380	+5% $32,556	+10% $34,731
Rate	-1.0pp $31,337	-0.5pp $30,864	base $30,380	+0.5pp $29,888	+1.0pp $29,387

36-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 36× units	4	2	$55,080
Total (36 units)			$55,077

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: $475,000
• Closing costs: $57,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 3 events

1. 2025-09-15
   status Pending
2. 2025-07-17
   price $1,900,000
3. 2025-06-20
   listed $2,340,000 Active

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $660,924
• − Mortgage interest: −$106,430
• − Property taxes: −$28,500
• − Insurance: −$9,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$52,874
• − Management: −$52,874
• − Depreciation: −$55,273
• Taxable income: $355,474
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$85,314
• After-tax cash flow: $279,251/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

-18.8% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2025-09-15 Pending — RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-07-17 Price Changed $1,900,000 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-06-20 Listed $2,340,000 RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid