Seller's Agent in 2024
Melissa Vorreyer
RE/MAX Professionals
(217) 787-7215
10 in this area
728 Total Sales
1608 S Wiggins Ave Springfield, IL 62704
Washington Park Knolls Neighborhood
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
6,022
Sq Ft
10,846
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wooded Lot
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Springfield High School Rated A-
- Vaulted Ceiling
- No HOA
About This Home
As of December 2024What a rare find in this luxury home at one of the most prestigious historic addresses on 2 parcels in Oak Knolls in Springfield just a few blocks from Washington Park. A quiet serene wooded street in the area of the upper bracket homes, 1608 South Wiggins was custom built by and for locally renown contractor Hubie Collins in 1997.Attention to detail is an understatement boasting all brick construction, a heated 3 car attached garage with custom wall units, electronic car charger and oversized door with Hepa filtration in third bay. This home has 2x6 construction, plaster, wainscoting, 12 foot ceilings on the main level, whole home generator, 4 bedrooms with 4 fully renovated baths, whole house audio, motorized Lutron shades, & over 6000 SF finished. Finished LL with rec area, craft room, full bath, theatre room and loads of storage. Screened porch with overhead heating unit, outdoor kitchen, irrigated lawn, security system. The main level offers gorgeous library plus dedicated office, oversized dining room, large great room with wet bar, access to screen porch and gas log fireplace. An amazing custom gourmet kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator, new dishwasher, Lavish spa like primary bath renovation offer free standing tub, heated marble floors and walk in shower, floating vanity, & custom walk in closets. New Furnace 2018, A/C 2021, new garage doors and openers 2019, New Copper Downspouts & a Whole House Water Filtration System & Humidifier as well in the home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Professionals Brokerage Phone: 217-652-0875 License #475100751 Listed on: 05/08/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,752
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 120 x 180
- Fenced Yard
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Poured Concrete
- Shingle Roof
- Metal Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
Interior Spaces
- 6,022 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Central Vacuum
- Wired For Sound
- Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Blinds
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Den with Fireplace
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Garden Bath
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Springfield District #186 High School
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Forced Air Zoned Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Oak Knolls Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homestead Exemption
- Assessor Parcel Number 22-05.0-131-008
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Sherrick Andrew D and Sherrick Karen H
Bought by
Anderson Christopher R and Anderson Molly M
Seller's Agent
Melissa Vorreyer
RE/MAX Professionals
Buyer's Agent
JEFF LOCHBAUM
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,065,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,200
-11.18%
Views
361
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,093
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.47%
Original Mortgage
$852,000
Outstanding Balance
$849,253
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,703
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 2002
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1996
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,066,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,066,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $885,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $900,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $177,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $852,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $852,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 12/04/24 | Sold | $1,065,800 | -4.8% | $177 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2024 10/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/19/2024 08/19/24 | Price Changed | $1,120,000 | -6.7% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $199 / Sq Ft |
Source: RMLS Alliance
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $28,271 | $342,575 | $15,502 | $327,073 |
| 2023 | $23,500 | $271,806 | $14,160 | $257,646 |
| 2022 | $22,566 | $257,832 | $13,432 | $244,400 |
| 2021 | $21,798 | $248,178 | $12,929 | $235,249 |
| 2020 | $21,366 | $248,550 | $12,948 | $235,602 |
| 2019 | $20,967 | $247,683 | $12,903 | $234,780 |
| 2018 | $20,318 | $246,475 | $12,840 | $233,635 |
| 2017 | $19,891 | $243,288 | $12,674 | $230,614 |
| 2016 | $19,493 | $239,740 | $12,489 | $227,251 |
| 2015 | $19,298 | $236,874 | $12,340 | $224,534 |
| 2014 | $18,126 | $235,344 | $12,260 | $223,084 |
| 2013 | $17,721 | $224,725 | $12,260 | $212,465 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Melissa Vorreyer
-
JEFF LOCHBAUM
Buyer's Agent in 2024
JEFF LOCHBAUM
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 341-2800
4 in this area
133 Total Sales
Map
Source: RMLS Alliance
MLS Number: CA1029051
APN: 22-05.0-131-008
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