• 518 E CAPITOL AVE, Springfield, IL 62701
    518 E CAPITOL AVE, Springfield, IL 62701
    518 E CAPITOL AVE, Springfield, IL 62701
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    Listed by Crystal Germeraad • RE/MAX Professionals
    $295,000
    Est. payment /mo
    6,000 SqFt
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    Key Details

    Property Type Commercial

    Sub Type Commercial

    Listing Status Active

    Purchase Type For Sale

    Square Footage 6,000 sqft

    Price per Sqft $49

    MLS Listing ID CA1040399

    Year Built 1837

    Annual Tax Amount $10,122

    Tax Year 24

    Lot Dimensions 39 X 67

    Property Sub-Type Commercial

    Source rmlsa

    Property Description

    Step into the heart of Springfield's history with this extraordinary opportunity to own one of downtown's most iconic properties - The Virgil Hickox House, home to the legendary Norb Andy's Tabarin. Built in 1839, this beautifully preserved Italianate residence 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, tlc/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.

    Location

    State IL

    County Sangamon

    Area Springfield

    Zoning S-3

    Direction CAPITOL BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH

    Interior

    Heating Natural Gas

    Cooling Other

    Flooring Concrete, Tile, Wood

    Fireplace N

    Exterior

    View true

    Roof Type Flat

    Garage 1

    Building

    Faces CAPITOL BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH

    Sewer Public Sewer

    Structure Type Brick,Wood Siding

    Others

    Tax ID 14-34.0-176-014


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