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1608 S Wiggins Ave, Springfield, IL, 62704

$1,200,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths, 1 Partial
6,022 SqFt
$199/SqFt
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1608 S Wiggins Ave, Springfield$1,200,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Heated, Oversized
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built1997
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Central, Zoned
BasementYes
FireplaceGas Log, Wood Burning, Den, Family Room
MLS #CA1029051
StatusActive

About 1608 S Wiggins Ave

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Living Area: 6,022 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Professionals
  • Office Phone: (217) 652-0875
  • Listing Agent: Melissa Vorreyer

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer, Dryer, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bar, Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener(s), Wet Bar, Solid Surface Counter, Surround Sound Wiring, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub, Radon Mitigation System, Window Treatments, Security System, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Den, Family Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch, Screened Patio, Irrigation System

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Heated, Oversized

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level, Wooded

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Central, Zoned

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Springfield High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Butler Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Laurel turn North on Wiggins. West side of the road.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,200,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $199/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $21,366
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Springfield, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$155.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$100

Avg. Days On Market

12

# of Sold Homes

145

1608 S Wiggins Ave vs Springfield

20 DAYS ON ROCKET

+8 Days

$1,200,000

+$1.0M More

$199/SqFt

+$99 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.0M more than the Median Sold Price and $99/SqFt more than other homes in Springfield, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • MLS Number: #CA1029051

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Professionals
  • Office Phone: (217) 652-0875
  • Listing Agent: Melissa Vorreyer

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$21,366$248,550
2019$20,318$247,683
2018$20,318$246,475
2017$19,891$243,288

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Butler Elementary School

  • 1701 S Macarthur Blvd

  • 0.55 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School

  • 1200 Outer Park Dr

  • 0.73 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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5
/10

  • Springfield High School

  • 101 S Lewis St

  • 1.54 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $128,618. The most common annual income of people living in Springfield, IL is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1608 S Wiggins Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1608 S Wiggins Ave property is $1,200,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1608 S Wiggins Ave is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62704.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1608 S Wiggins Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1608 S Wiggins Ave are:
Butler Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Springfield High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $21,366 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1608 S Wiggins Ave has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1608 S Wiggins Ave is 6,022 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1608 S Wiggins Ave is 1997.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Sangamon County›Springfield›62704›1608 S Wiggins Ave

This home is located at 1608 S Wiggins Ave in Springfield, IL and zip code 62704 in the Washington Park Knolls neighborhood. This 6,022 square foot home was built in 1997. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Springfield, IL there were more than 62 sold above asking price, over 54 sold below and more than 29 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Springfield, IL between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 10.2%. In April 2024 median list price was $155,921 and the average listing age was 12 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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