NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $836,000 - $1,248,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,125 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2024

Last sale price $1,150,000 $279 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,763/month

181 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central High School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Clark Park

About This Home

As of January 2024

This French Country Manor Home is impeccable in every aspect of its construction, interior, grounds and location. Panoramic golf course views from the property. Exceptional quality is evident throughout, beginning with the Corinthian granite from upstate New York to the bluestone terrace surrounded by fabulous plantings to provide privacy. The interior abounds with special rooms and fine details immediately apparent in the gracious foyer which features tiles from a castle in France. Crown moldings, arched doorways and hardwood flooring are throughout the first floor. The innovative kitchen is loaded with natural light with an immense bay window and French doors. Designer cabinets, Corian counters and a center island with bar/prep sink make this a gathering spot. Featuring an extensive living room, formal dining room, study with knotty pine stained bookcases, fabulous master suite with unobstructed golf course views, the largest bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and unlimited potential for office, studio with a back staircase. The basement offers a finished family room with fireplace, full bath, mechanical room and abundant storage. The spectacular landscaping was featured on the Champaign Garden Walk in 2016. A rose covered rock wall borders the Armory Avenue property. The sideloading attached two and a half car garage includes built-in cabinets, floor drain and ample parking in the winding driveway. Additional Premium Features: Cedar Shake roof (2021), Boiler/water heater system was installed 10/2021, the newest, Bryant, A/C was installed 2016. Pella windows, 3rd floor study/storage room with cedar closet, screened porch with golf course views, second floor laundry with utility sink and cabinets, 2 fireplaces, sauna, house generator, three central air conditioners, second floor has baseboard radiators, most of the solid wood doors are from the original structure (1933), extensive crown moldings, arched doorways with keystone, radon mitigation system, security system, central vac system, both front and rear staircases. Undeniably one of the most outstanding homes in the area. Immediate Possession.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creg McDonald

Realty Select One License #471008296 Listed on: 05/26/2023

Co-Listed By

Paula Shurtz

Realty Select One License #475074192

Last Buyer's Agent

Creg McDonald

Realty Select One License #471008296 Listed on: 05/26/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x132
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Unit 4 Of Choice Elementary School
  • Champaign/Middle Call Unit 4 351
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Chamber Of Commerce Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,909

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Chamber of Commerce
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Legal Description: LOT 312 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDITION
  • Rebuilt Year: 1994
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 4125
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Study, Exercise Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4731
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5527
  • Attic: Finished
  • Door Features: French Doors,Panel Door(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Marble/Granite

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Unit 4 Of Choice
  • High School: Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Champaign/Middle Call Unit 4 351

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 25909.18
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2023
Closed on
Jan 12, 2024
Sold by
Murray R Wise Illinois Land Trust
Bought by
Whitney K Anderson Declaration Of Trust and John S Anderson Declaration Of Trust
Seller's Agent
Creg McDonald
Realty Select One
Buyer's Agent
Creg McDonald
Realty Select One
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$600,000
-34.29%
Views
436
Current Estimated Value
$1,050,888

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$99,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.36%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$904,142
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$146,746

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Busey Trust Company
Bought by
Wise Murray R
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whitney K Anderson Declaration Of Trust $1,150,000 None Listed On Document
Wise Murray R $955,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whitney K Anderson Declaration Of Trust $920,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Sold $1,150,000 -14.8% $279 / Sq Ft
11/24/2023 11/24/23 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2023 09/30/23 Price Changed $1,350,000 -6.9% $327 / Sq Ft
06/13/2023 06/13/23 Price Changed $1,450,000 -17.1% $352 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $424 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $27,542 $335,340 $79,110 $256,230
2023 $27,542 $305,410 $72,050 $233,360
2022 $25,909 $281,750 $66,470 $215,280
2021 $25,287 $276,230 $65,170 $211,060
2020 $23,892 $260,590 $61,480 $199,110
2019 $23,125 $255,230 $60,220 $195,010
2018 $22,605 $251,210 $59,270 $191,940
2017 $21,826 $241,550 $56,990 $184,560
2016 $19,569 $236,580 $55,820 $180,760
2015 $19,209 $232,390 $54,830 $177,560
2014 $19,045 $232,390 $54,830 $177,560
2013 $18,874 $232,390 $54,830 $177,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11776448

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 43-20-14-259-014