Compact, affordable, and priced to give buyers a real foothold in Springfield, Illinois — this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 1132 E Oak St comes with a bonus that's hard to overlook: the adjacent empty lot at 1204 E Oak St is included in the purchase. That's two parcels for one low down payment, giving the next owner immediate options — extra parking, a garden, future storage, or simply the breathing room of added land in an established neighborhood. At 746 square feet, this home is ideally sized for a single buyer, a couple, or anyone looking to keep overhead low while building equity through owner financing. With just $2,500 down and $895 per month, the path to ownership here skips the traditional bank loan entirely — no lengthy approval process, no conventional credit hurdles, just a straightforward agreement between buyer and seller. Springfield is the state capital of Illinois and home to a stable employment base anchored by state government, healthcare, and education sectors. The 62703 zip code sits on the east side of the city, within reach of downtown Springfield, local schools, and everyday conveniences. For buyers priced out of the traditional market or simply looking for an alternative path to homeownership, Springfield continues to offer some of the most accessible price points in central Illinois. This property is sold as-is, and the inclusion of the neighboring vacant lot at 1204 E Oak St adds genuine long-term value to what is already a low-barrier entry point into the market. If owning land and a home in Illinois's capital city sounds like the right next step, this listing deserves a serious look. ---