NOT LISTED FOR SALE

603 S 4th St Effingham, IL 62401

Estimated Value: $135,000 - $291,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,962 Sq Ft
$103/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2015

Last sale price $77,000 $39 Per Sq Ft

Est. 162% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,252/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bungalow
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of September 2015

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Last Listed By

James Ferguson

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471010280 Listed on: 07/31/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 10,281 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,962 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-16-044-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,061

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1962.0
  • Directions: S. Fourth St.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Master, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10281.0
  • Parcel #: 03-16-044-022
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1061.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Ferguson James R
Bought by
Metzelaars Erich J and Metzelaars Kaycie
Seller's Agent
James Ferguson
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Etter
RE/MAX Key Advantage
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$77,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-3.63%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$201,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,476
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$81,632
Outstanding Balance
$64,906
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,046

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2009
Sold by
Woods Michaela D
Bought by
Ferguson James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2009
Sold by
Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Bought by
Ferguson James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2008
Sold by
Gardewine James A
Bought by
Fifth Third Mortgage Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2006
Sold by
Blacker Larry A and Blacker Connie I
Bought by
Gardewine James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,900
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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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
Metzelaars Erich J $77,000 None Available
Ferguson James R -- None Available
Ferguson James R -- None Available
Fifth Third Mortgage Co -- None Available
Gardewine James A $600 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metzelaars Erich J $81,632
Previous Owner Ferguson James R $55,000
Previous Owner Gardewine James A $59,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2015 09/18/15 Sold $77,000 -3.6% $39 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2015 07/31/15 For Sale $79,900 -- $41 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $1,490 $27,890 $10,730 $17,160
2022 $1,371 $25,580 $9,840 $15,740
2021 $1,401 $25,320 $9,740 $15,580
2020 $1,364 $24,610 $9,470 $15,140
2019 $1,334 $24,370 $9,380 $14,990
2018 $1,274 $23,430 $9,020 $14,410
2017 $1,243 $22,970 $8,840 $14,130
2016 $1,204 $22,300 $8,580 $13,720
2015 -- $21,650 $8,330 $13,320
2014 -- $21,020 $8,090 $12,930
2013 -- $20,610 $7,930 $12,680
2012 -- $30,420 $10,410 $20,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6153237

APN: 0316044022