NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5558 Griffith Park Dr Decatur, IL 62521

Decatur Area

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $336,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,804 Sq Ft
$73/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 29, 2018

Last sale price $168,000 $44 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,970 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Lake Privileges
  • Spa
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2018

ATTENTION: WILDLIFE & LAKE LOVERS! From the moment that you enter the front door into the breathtaking, wrap around sun room with soaring 25 ft ceilings & an amazing view of Lake Decatur, you'll fall in love! If you're looking for something totally different, this rare, one owner, energy efficient, geodesic dome home will knock your socks off! Imagine mid-century modern decor and your personal touches in this one of kind 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home nestled on a wooded bluff overlooking Lake Decatur. Your family & guests will enjoy the resort-like amenities including a private gazebo to enjoy lake views from your own hot tub, 125 ft of shoreline, a second screened gazebo to enjoy the peaceful ever changing view with glimpses of migrating bald eagles & white pelicans, owls, fox and deer. Bring your paddle boat or kayak and the possibilities are endless. The kids will love the convenience of a neighborhood park and school bus at the door to Argenta-Oreana Schools! This private retreat features convenient main floor master suite & laundry, a wired-in generator, newer furnace, central air, vinyl windows, craft or gift wrapping room and so much more. Please, call your Realtor to view today and make this one yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Reynolds

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First License #471007280 Listed on: 01/23/2018

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

Last Buyer's Agent

Filip Van der Borght

Bagley & Assoc.

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,811

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 23,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 175x50x132x95x80
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Siding
  • Steel Beams

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Lake Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Lake Privileges

Schools

  • Argenta-Oreana Elementary And Middle School
  • Argenta-Oreana High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Griffith Park Addition Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-08-28-452-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,811

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2952.0
  • Directions: Brush College to Garver Church Road to Graces Lane to Griffith Park Dr
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size: 175x50x132x95x80
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Griffith Park Addition
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Water Body Name: LakeDecatur
  • Architectural Style: Dome
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two and One Half
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 120.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 852.0
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Skylights, Workshop
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Steel
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Hot Tub/Spa, Workshop
  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Wooded
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Schools

  • Elementary School: Argenta-Oreana
  • High School: Argenta-Oreana
  • Middle Or Junior School: Argenta-Oreana
  • Junior High Dist: Argenta Oreana Dist 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23780.0
  • Parcel #: 18-08-28-452-005
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3811.32

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2018
Closed on
Mar 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brenda Reynolds
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Buyer's Agent
Filip Van der Borght
Bagley & Assoc.
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-13.85%
Current Estimated Value
$277,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$117,600
Outstanding Balance
$100,304
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$177,541
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$168,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $117,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Sold $168,000 -13.8% $44 / Sq Ft
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2018 01/24/18 For Sale $195,000 -- $51 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $5,320 $84,412 $5,197 $79,215
2024 $4,956 $77,929 $4,798 $73,131
2023 $4,624 $70,658 $4,350 $66,308
2022 $4,483 $65,900 $4,057 $61,843
2021 $4,281 $61,305 $3,774 $57,531
2020 $4,140 $58,849 $3,623 $55,226
2019 $4,140 $58,849 $3,623 $55,226
2018 $3,791 $59,432 $3,659 $55,773
2017 $3,733 $58,468 $3,600 $54,868
2016 $3,811 $58,591 $3,608 $54,983
2015 $3,530 $58,126 $3,579 $54,547
2014 $3,406 $58,126 $3,579 $54,547
2013 $3,436 $58,126 $3,579 $54,547
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brenda Reynolds Real Estate Agent - Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brenda Reynolds

    Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    (217) 201-6364

    118 Total Sales

    Brenda Reynolds
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Filip Van der Borght

    Bagley & Assoc.

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6180263

APN: 18-08-28-452-005

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521

5558 Griffith Park Dr, Decatur, IL

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