Historic Italianate Mixed-Use Building

518 E CAPITOL Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701

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$295,000

COMMERCIAL - Springfield, IL

HighLights

Historic house with brick and wood siding exterior and a flat roof
Heating is natural gas; sewer is public sewer
Year built listed as 1837 (public remarks also state built in 1839)
Interior flooring includes wood, tile, and concrete
Upper/home portion needs cleanout and TLC/repairs

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Listing Contact

Crystal Germeraad

For Sale

$295,000

COMMERCIAL - Springfield, IL

Added:: Nov 6, 2025
Days on Market:: 221
Last Refresh:: Jun 15 at 1:06 pm

Property Features for 518 E CAPITOL Avenue

General Information

Property type: Commercial Sale
Property subtype: Other
Zoning: S-3
Standard status: Active
APN: 14-34.0-176-014

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year: 24
Tax Annual Amount: 10122

Utilities

Sewer type: Public Sewer
Heating system: Natural Gas

Building Details

Year built: 1837
Floors in Building: 3
Flooring type: Wood, Tile, Concrete
Building materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Roof type: Flat

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Listing Contact

Crystal Germeraad

Listing agent Crystal Germeraad License #475161193

Listing office RE/MAX Professionals 2667 Farragut Drive, Springfield, IL

Listing date Nov 6, 2025

MLS# CA1040399

HighLights

Historic house with brick and wood siding exterior and a flat roof
Heating is natural gas; sewer is public sewer
Year built listed as 1837 (public remarks also state built in 1839)
Interior flooring includes wood, tile, and concrete
Upper/home portion needs cleanout and TLC/repairs

Overview

This historic Italianate building was constructed in 1839 and has been used over time as a private home and later as a club and hospitality venue, including Prohibition-era speakeakeasy and local bar/restaurant use. The property retains original architectural elements, and the current condition includes a need for cleanout and TLC/repairs for the upper/home portion. It offers a preserved 19th-century foundation for an owner looking to restore and re-purpose the structure.

Located in downtown Springfield at 518 E Capitol Avenue, the building’s long-running identity is tied to Norb Andy’s Tabarin, which has operated since 1937. The provided zoning is S-3. The listing presents the property as an in-place, recognizable downtown landmark with a documented history of varied civic and hospitality use.

For tenants, buyers, or operators seeking a distinctive, historic asset, the building’s established role as a bar/restaurant and its retained original features can be an important starting point. The need for cleanout and repairs to the upper portion should be accounted for in any plan. The property may fit those pursuing a preservation-oriented renovation and a specific operating concept consistent with its prior hospitality and event-oriented history.

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Virgil Hickox House Tour Operator Norb Andy's Tabarin Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

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City: Springfield
County: Sangamon
State: Illinois
Longitude: -89.648618
Latitude: 39.798113

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For sale
Bars & Pubs
IL
Springfield
62701
518 E CAPITOL Avenue

What type of property is this?

Bar & Pub - Italianate historic structure built in 1839, currently needing cleanout and repairs for the upper portion.

Where is this bar & pub located?

The property is located at 518 E CAPITOL Avenue Springfield, IL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $295,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historic house with brick and wood siding exterior and a flat roof; Heating is natural gas; sewer is public sewer; Year built listed as 1837 (public remarks also state built in 1839)

518 E CAPITOL Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701

COMMERCIAL - Springfield, IL

Property Features for 518 E CAPITOL Avenue

General Information

Taxes and HOA fees

Utilities

Building Details

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Similar Places Nearby

Location Insight

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