17 W 5TH St

Description

Rare opportunity to build your own home in the only gated community within Historic Springfield. Currently has a storage building on the lot but is buildable as a single family home with zoning change (it's a down zoning which is usually very doable). Hoyt Terrace is an enclave of single family homes grouped as a courtyard community. It began in 1895 when John H Kooker built his home deep inside a large lot on W 5th St, with the house oriented perpendicular to the street. Within a few years he built 2 more houses facing his on the same lot, and by 1911 he had built the last of 6 homes in the group. This last home was purchased by Albert B Hoyt, who following Hooker's death in 1917, bought the entire property and named it Hoyt Terrace. Five of the six homes still remain. Hoyt Terrace features a private entrance garden with lush landscaping and gorgeous water fountains, all maintained by the association. WINNER 2005 Historic PRESERVATION AWARD. Springfield's only gated community. Just off Main St at Sesquicentennial Park, home to many concerts and events throughout the year. Privacy fence around sides, with gated metal entry off 5th St. Hoyt Terrace is within walking distance to everything Springfield has to offer. This house is within walking distance to everything on Main St including, Social Grounds, Hyperion, Crispy's soon to come: Bark on Main (formally Bark on Park). Seller makes no claims as to cost or availability of utilities, buyer is encouraged to verify both during due diligence period.