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Historic homes in a revitalizing neighborhood
Enos Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, once called "the Jewel of Springfield." But time has taken its toll on this historic area, and a few of its previously grand homes have become dilapidated or been demolished. Today, local organizations keep the Enos Park spirit alive, including an active neighborhood association and an arts center headquartered in a pink 1850s mansion. Just north of downtown and bordering the medical district, Enos Park is well-positioned to become a thriving part of Springfield. Buying a home here means investing in a neighborhood in progress — becoming a part of the push to restore Enos Park to a "Jewel" of the city.
The most notable landmark in Enos Park is the Historic Edwards Place home.
Most of Enos Park's houses date back to its heyday — the early 1900s.
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Live in a piece of history
Most of Enos Park's houses date back to its heyday — the early 1900s. Once home to influential merchants and politicians, the properties each have their own historic character and unique flair. Architectural styles include Queen Anne, Italianate and Arts and Crafts designs with elaborate porches and quirky shapes. Some homes sport the gambrel rooflines of Dutch Colonial Revivals or the exposed beams of Craftsman construction. Along 5th and 6th Street, wrought-iron streetlamps and quaint pedestrian lights fit in with the neighborhood's historic character. Prices here start around $50,000 and get up to $150,000 for properties over 3,000 square feet. Owning an older home requires more maintenance, and for those looking for a restoration project, more affordable homes often need some work. But homeowners are the minority in the neighborhood. "Enos Park is a very transient area with a lot of renters," Dollar says. "Many of the kids who start out at McClernand Elementary don't stay until graduation."
The properties in Enos Park each have their own historic character and unique flair.
Prices in Enos Park start around $50,000 and get up to $150,000 for properties.
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Local parks and free community gardens
The namesake Enos Park is a central green space with a pavilion, playground and picnic tables. It's the site of community get-togethers and a packed National Night Out celebration every year. Another influential green space is the Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens. Residents of the neighborhood are given priority for renting beds, but most of the garden space here is communal, and its produce is given away for free at weekly pop-up farmers' markets. The gardens are nurtured by organizations all over Springfield, which donated funding to provide a designated children's garden, a preserved prairie area and wheelchair-accessible garden beds. A colorful mural was made with the help of kids from local elementary schools.
An influential green space is the Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens.
Enos Park is a lovely park with a full playground and plenty of benches to relax.
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Free lunches and birthday books at McClernand Elementary
Kids are zoned to start at McClernand Elementary School, which gets a C-plus rating from Niche and is walkable from many homes. The school's central location makes it an important part of the Enos Park community. McClernand offers free summer lunches to anyone under 18 as part of a district-wide initiative to make sure no student is going hungry. "We always donate our best books to McClernand Elementary because they have a cart where kids can pick out a free book on their birthday," Dollar says. For kids who love to read, the Northside Children's Community Library, located on the lower level of the local Third Presbyterian Church, offers an after-school space to hang out. Computers have Wi-Fi access for doing homework, and everyone gets a healthy snack when they leave. McClernand grads leave the neighborhood for their next steps, moving on to Washington Middle School, rated C, and Lanphier High School, rated C-plus.
Washington Middle School is a public school located in Downtown Springfield.
McClernand Elementary has an overall Niche score of C+.
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The Springfield Art Association and Edwards Place
The most notable landmark in Enos Park is the Historic Edwards Place home, which is the oldest building in Springfield on its original foundation. The Italianate mansion, painted in pale pink and vibrant green, is open to the public for immersive events like Victorian teas, parlor plays and murder mystery dinners. The house is maintained and run by a local nonprofit, the Springfield Art Association (SAA). "We've been here for 111 years now," says Executive Director Betsy Dollar. "In many ways, the SAA is the anchor of the neighborhood." Next to the mansion, the SAA runs an arts center. The all-ages classes range from drawing to glass-blowing. One of the center's most popular events is the Fine Arts Fair, which takes place every September and features artists from across the country. "The art fair draws in a lot of people from Enos Park," Dollar says.
The Springfield Art Association has an outdoor sculpture space to peruse.
The Edwards Place home is run by a local nonprofit, the Springfield Art Association (SAA).
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Walk to grocery stores
Another convenience of Enos Park is that there are two grocery options within walking distance. County Market and a Family Dollar sit less than a mile from most homes. Around the northeast side, there are a few restaurants like Subway and Homestyle Café, which has a hole-in-the-wall diner vibe. 9th Street connects residents north and south throughout the city. Due to a system of overpasses, the train tracks that run through the neighborhood don’t affect traffic, and the train doesn’t have to blare its noisy horn.
There are several shopping plazas throughout the Enos Park neighborhood to shop from.
County Market sits less than a mile from most homes in Enos Park.
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Medical park and other nearby amenities
Enos Park is located just northeast of Springfield's medical park — a suite of healthcare facilities surrounding Memorial Hospital, St. John's Hospital and the Southern Ilinois University School of Medicine. The neighborhood is popular with medical students or those employed at the hospital looking for a short commute. With both hospitals less than a mile away, it's about a 15-minute walk or an even shorter bike ride. But, being so close to two hospitals means some emergency vehicle noise. For those who work in the state capital, Downtown Springfield is just 1.5 miles away.
Enos Park is just a short drive from downtown Springfield.
Just north of downtown and bordering the medical district, Enos Park is well-positioned.
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Initiatives from a dedicated neighborhood association
The Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association (EPNIA) aims to preserve the neighborhood and improve residents' quality of life. "The neighborhood had a really positive trajectory up to the pandemic," says Dollar, who sits on the EPNIA board. "But since then, it's been hard to get developers to invest in the area." Though they are limited by budget, the EPNIA tries to buy up old homes themselves — selling to long-term renters if possible and demolishing homes too far gone. The association runs a volunteer Safety and Security Team that regularly patrols the neighborhood and also plans community events. A few years ago, local kids used to leave the neighborhood to trick or treat. Now, there is a thriving annual truck-or-treat event with live music and chili dogs. "The association tries to make connections within the greater Springfield community, too," Dollar says. "They worked with the fire department to get free fire alarms for residents. And there's a neighborhood clean-up day connected with SIU School of Medicine Day of Service every year."
Enos Park is the oldest neighborhood in the city, once called The Jewel of Springfield.
Architectural styles in Enos ParkPri include Queen Anne, Italianate and Arts and Crafts designs.
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Parks in this Area
Union Square Park
Enos Park
Comer Cox Park
Transit
Airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital
8 min drive
Bus
North Grand & 7th
Bus
6th & Enterprise
Bus
North Grand & 5th
Bus
6th & Enos
Bus
Carpenter & 4th
Bus
5th & Carpenter
Bus
5th & Enos
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Enos Park
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Enos Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Enos Park, Springfield sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Enos Park, Springfield over the last 12 months is $65,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,798
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,078
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,388
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
20.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
45.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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