4360 W Mount Vernon Street

Check out this 1928 giraffe stone farmhouse that's full of character and ready for its next chapter! With 3 bedrooms (upstairs bedroom is non-conforming), 2 full baths, and 1,298 sq. ft., this home blends classic charm with a homestead-ready setup on 5 private acres -- all while being just minutes from Springfield's city amenities. New roof and AC unit in 2020. Sellers are offering $5,000 at closing for buyer to buy down interest rate, flooring allowance, or closing costs.Step outside to a fully fenced yard packed with berries -- blackberry, raspberry, elderberry, gooseberry, mulberry, and black currant -- plus 30 established peony bushes and hundreds of blooming irises and bulbs. There's even a native plant butterfly garden. Even the chickens and their coop stay with the home -- happily retired, adding charm (but no eggs) to your homestead life.Location? It doesn't get better. In the highly sought-after Willard School District, just a 6-minute bike ride to the Neighborhood Market, walking distance to the elementary school and intermediate school, and close to parks and other local favorites. You get the space and privacy of country living without sacrificing convenience.With a private well and septic, this farmhouse is ready to go-- bring your ideas, your garden gloves, and your sense of adventure. Country vibes. City convenience. All in one spot. It's not a fixer-upper, it's a make-it-yours kind of place! Add a little paint, update the floors, and watch this gem truly sparkle.This place won't last long!