Springfield South Corridor
Urban Pioneer Neighborhood in Springfield, Illinois
Sangamon County 62703, 62704
Well-maintained midcentury homes
Narrow sidewalks follow a grid system of streets that stretch from one side of the neighborhood to the other. Regular tree clusters provide greenery hanging over gravel driveways and short front lawns. Alleys pass behind houses, giving access to single-car garages, sheds and pocket backyards. Homes are mostly bungalows and ranch-style, with very few two-story options. Prices start in the low $70,000s and grow into the low $100,000s, depending on the house’s maintenance and size.Natural beauty at Washington Park
Located two miles northwest, Washington Park offers a variety of ways to exercise, relax and even learn a thing or two. Locals visit to take advantage of its many athletics courses, visit historic monuments and bask in the ambiance of thousands of plants and flowers from all over the world. With its stone picnic shelters and pickleball courts, nearby Iles Park is another popular gathering place.New facilities at Springfield Southeast High
Students begin their education at Harvard Park Elementary School, which has a C-minus from Niche. From there, they enroll at Jefferson Middle School, which has a C. Older students attend Springfield Southeast High School, which ranks a B-minus and is renovating its track and field facility, with plans to add new buildings, a turf field and a new track.Check out the lineup at the Downhome Music Fest
Being so close to downtown means residents have quick access to the city’s many celebrations, including the Downhome Music Fest. For one weekend in July, festivalgoers take in a lineup of diverse musical voices, all while sampling craft beer selections from Springfield and beyond.Avoid traffic on I-55
3 miles south of Downtown Springfield, the neighborhood is a midway point for a large portion of the city. Proximity to Interstate 55 means work commutes often avoid some of the worst traffic. “It’s close to the highway, which makes it easy to get around,” says Jim Ackerman, a lawyer with Ackerman Law Office who’s served the area for over 35 years. “I can drive directly into the neighborhood without driving through the city.” Sidewalks make the neighborhood reasonably walkable, but trips for business or pleasure will require a car. Sangamon Mass Transit District provides public transportation, with several bus stops along South 5th Street.Coffee and pastries at the Railyard Cafe
Based out of a renovated shipping container, the Railyard Café offers coffee, sandwiches and pastries in a colorful, quirky atmosphere. Come for lunch, but don’t wait too long: they close at 2 p.m. Lots of familiar food and retail options are less than a mile south of the neighborhood, including Walgreens, Dunkin’ and County Market.Important to know
An active railroad cuts through the neighborhood's northern end, which is responsible for elevated noise levels throughout the day. The busy thoroughfare of Interstate 55 is also a key factor in local noise pollution.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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JULIE DAVIS
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 860-0893
460 Total Sales
3 in Springfield South Corridor
$74K - $92K Price Range
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Jim Fulgenzi
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 993-8699
779 Total Sales
1 in Springfield South Corridor
$42,500 Price
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Diane Tinsley
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 860-0719
445 Total Sales
2 in Springfield South Corridor
$79K - $90K Price Range
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KC SULLIVAN
Responds QuicklyThe Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 860-0717
240 Total Sales
1 in Springfield South Corridor
$73,000 Price
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Melissa Vorreyer
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 606-8797
733 Total Sales
1 in Springfield South Corridor
$106,900 Price
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Jim Skeeters
Keller Williams Capital
(217) 303-8674
550 Total Sales
6 in Springfield South Corridor
$28K - $115K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Springfield South Corridor | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 5 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Springfield South Corridor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Springfield South Corridor, Springfield sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Springfield South Corridor, Springfield over the last 12 months is $91,750, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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