About This Home

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom commercial at 518 E CAPITOL Avenue in Springfield, IL is listed for $95,000. Built in 1837, on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1837
  • 3 stories

Property Details

3 stories
1837
Listing Description

ATTENTION INVESTORS! PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED! Step into the heart of Springfield's history with this extraordinary opportunity to own & restore one of downtown's most iconic properties - The Virgil Hickox House, home to the legendary Norb Andy's Tabarin.

Built in 1839, this Italianate style property has served as a private home, the original Sangamo Club, Prohibition-era speakeasy, and beloved local bar/restaurant. Originally the home of Virgil Hickox, a prominent businessman and political figure closely associated with Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, the building stands as a rare example of 19th-century architecture adapted for modern use.

Its legacy continued through the 20th century as Norb Andy's, a gathering place for legislators, journalists, and locals since 1937. Whether you're seeking a one-of-a-kind investment property, an architectural showpiece, or a turnkey historic venue, this property offers unmatched prestige and presence in the heart of Illinois' Capital city.

The upper/home portion of the property is currently in need of a cleanout & extensive repairs. Original elements remain intact, offering an excellent foundation for a preservation-minded investor, developer, or visionary entrepreneur. With thoughtful renovation, the Hickox House could once again become a showpiece, whether as a restaurant, boutique office, event venue, or mixed-use destination.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$508/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$69
Interest$412
Insurance$28

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

518 E CAPITOL Avenue

Springfield, IL 62701

Property Details

Flooring

WoodTileConcrete

Construction

Wood Siding Brick

Heating

Natural Gas

Questions & Answers

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom commercial at 518 E CAPITOL Avenue is listed at $95,000. The estimated monthly payment is $508 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1837, 3 stories.

This property is listed by Crystal Commean.

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Crystal Commean

Agent at RMP of Springfield,LLC dba Remax Professionals

Listed by RMP of Springfield,LLC dba Remax Professionals · Broker phone: (217) 787-7215 · Broker website

MLS# CA1040399· Source: RMLS Alliance· 357 days on PropertySimple

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518 E CAPITOL Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701

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