What 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.
Sold for $1,065,800 on 12/04/24
$1,065,800
1608 S Wiggins Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
4beds
6,022sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1997
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,888 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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$2,888/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2024 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
Melissa D Vorreyer Mobl:217-652-0875,
RE/MAX Professionals
Bought with:
Jeff Lochbaum, 475121833
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1029051
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17ft 11in x 16ft 3in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 2in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 2in x 13ft 1in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 7in x 14ft 2in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 2in x 16ft 1in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 11in x 11ft 3in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 1in x 12ft 9in
Other
- Area: 1294
Additional room
- Description: Library
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 13ft 9in
Additional room 2
- Description: Theatre
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15ft 8in x 23ft 3in
Great room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 30ft 6in x 19ft 4in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 23ft 7in
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 6ft 1in x 8ft 7in
Main level
- Area: 2479
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15ft 6in x 26ft 9in
Upper level
- Area: 2249
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counter, Wet Bar
- Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,728
- Total interior livable area: 6,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 180
- Features: Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional parcels included: 2205.0131027
- Parcel number: 2205.0131008
- Other equipment: Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: Oak Knolls
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Sold | $1,065,800-4.8%$177/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #CA1029051 | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Pending sale | $1,120,000$186/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1029051 | ||
| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $1,120,000-6.7%$186/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1029051 | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$199/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #CA1029051 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $19,298 +6.5% | $236,874 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $18,126 +2.3% | $235,344 +4.7% |
| 2013 | $17,721 +2% | $224,725 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62704
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Butler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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