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1525 S Wiggins AVE Springfield, IL 62704
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,322 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $490,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,322 sqft
Price per Sqft $147
MLS Listing ID CA1044472
Sold Date 09/21/26
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1926
Annual Tax Amount $12,145
Tax Year 2025
Lot Dimensions 15x82.64
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source rmlsa
Property Description
A once in a generation opportunity to own one of Springfield's most distinctive and historically significant homes; designed by renowned architects Helmle & Helmle. Celebrating approximately its 100th year, this remarkable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a rare combination of architectural significance, timeless craftsmanship and an irreplaceable location on prestigious Wiggins Avenue. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home showcases elegant period details, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, beautiful millwork and exceptional curb appeal. With its expansive gathering spaces, including a formal dining room, spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, inviting family room with a gas fireplace, and a screened porch spanning approximately 272 square feet. The generous floor plan provides exceptional flexibility, while the oversized primary suite offers a true retreat. Historic details tell the story of this home's past, including a working servant call button built into the dining room floor and original architectural plans that are displayed within the home. Additional highlights include a Generac generator, a walk up attic offering incredible storage potential, and a built in basement grill that famously kept meals cooking during the Ice Storm of 1978. Rich in history, charm, and architectural character, this one of a kind property presents a rare opportunity to own a home where the next chapter is ready to be written.
Location
State IL
County Sangamon
Area Springfield
Direction Chatham Rd, right on W Laurael St, right in Illini Rd, left on W Laurel, left on S. Wiggins Ave
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
Kitchen Dining Formal, Eat-In Kitchen
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
View true
Roof Type Shingle
Garage 1
Building
Lot Description Level
Faces Chatham Rd, right on W Laurael St, right in Illini Rd, left on W Laurel, left on S. Wiggins Ave
Foundation Block
Water Public Sewer, Public
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
High Schools Springfield District #186
Others
Tax ID 22050130013
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