98 U St Townhouse

A newly remodeled duplex turned urban homestead located in a walkable, bike-able, family friendly Springfield neighborhood. I am hoping to rent out the bottom unit of this property, offering to teach all there is to know about urban homesteading, food preservation, as well as offering nutrition and fitness coaching to the tenants. This is a low commitment situation as I manage the entire garden and yard myself. The tenant can simply enjoy the garden's flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and eggs without the education if they'd like. Month to month lease with $1600 security deposit and first month's rent. ----About the Property---- This property is a duplex with an upstairs unit (96 U st, occupied by myself and my partner) and a downstairs unit (98 U st, currently available to rent). I'm renting out this unit to the public for the first time. Had my mother as the former tenant but she is moving for work. I've been remodeling this duplex since 2020, turning it into a wonderful, eco-friendly, low-maintenance urban homestead! Most of the remodeling is finished, although more finishing touches will be done in the next couple years such as a light bathroom remodel, a kitchen remodel, indoor window frames, and a variety of smaller finishing touches. Currently I use all of the garden beds, although the 98 unit has access to a small side yard for pets and privacy. Tenants (but not their pets) have full access to rest of the yard at any time. The front and back yard are also lit up at night by bistro style string lights (not on tenant's electricity bill) and come with solid wooden picnic tables for hosting guests or simply enjoying the yard. ----Extra Perks---- • I am offering to teach the tenants all I know about urban homesteading, explain the unique low maintenance design of the property and offering hands on experience with raising chickens, growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers! This may also extend to food preservation (canning, dehydrating, and fermenting). • I am offering fitness and nutrition coaching for tenants as well, which could include a continuously updated workout plan, regular check-ins, and occasional in person training sessions. I myself am very passionate about drug-free bodybuilding, spending much of my free time keeping up to date with the science and practical applications of building muscle and losing fat. • Property is solar powered with energy being directly credited to the respective SUB bills at the same rate SUB charges for electricity. The credits of fluctuate depending on the season and weather, but overall average to roughly $35/month off the utility bill. Units have ductless heat pumps as well as optional ceiling heat. • Open to sharing internet and trash depending on ISP and local regulations. ----About Pets---- The yard's primary purpose is for homesteading and as a recreational space for humans and native wildlife. This property is most compatible with indoor pets ideally no larger than a medium sized dog. Cats love to hunt wild birds, use the yard's wood chips and garden beds as a litter box, and try their hand at breaking into the chicken enclosure. For food safety, ecological, and practical reasons ABSOLUTELY NO OUTDOOR CATS are allowed on the property. PETS MUST BE LIMITED TO INDOORS AND SIDE YARD (accessible by sliding door). Pets may be subject to pet rent and a deposit depending on the animal. ----About the Location---- In the Pacific Park neighborhood there are many families who like to celebrate Halloween, the 4th of July, and this property just across the street from Pacific Park. Located in central Springfield, a short walk from Q St shopping outlet (with Safeway grocery store) and a bit further from the Shoppes at Gateway. Very convenient location for bike and bus access. There is a close bike path going east to west all the way to 35th street, passing Page Elementary, Briggs Middle School, and Arrow Park. This is complimented by Rosa Parks Path that goes south, passing Hamlin Middle School and connects to downtown Springfield.