Leland Grove home becomes most expensive sold in March

A four-bedroom, five-bath home in Leland Grove sold for $925,000 in March, becoming that month's most expensive sold in Sangamon County.

Overall, the home is the second most expensive sold in the county this year, following a $1.1 million purchase on the far west side of the city in February.

Here's a look at this and the rest of the 10 most expensive homes in Sangamon County for March:

Home at 1809 South Wiggins Friday, April 7, 2023.
Home at 1809 South Wiggins Friday, April 7, 2023.

1. 1809 South Wiggins Avenue, Springfield

Price: $925,000

Sold: March 17

Size: 5,141 square feet

Description: Built with historic character on the outside, the interior of this home in the footprint of Washington Park is all brand-new, with a recent renovation from Von Behren Builders updating the kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical and floors.

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2. 33 Forest Ridge Lane, Springfield

Price: $822,500

Sold: March 1

Size: 4,269 square feet

Description: Built with an entirely brick exterior, this waterfront ranch is perfect for entertaining, with a swimming pool and adjacent pool house, a dock with lifts and a large covered deck suited for any kind of get-together with family and/or friends.

3. 2200 Wiggins Avenue, Springfield

Price: $610,000

Sold: March 20

Size: 3,944 square feet

Description: A well-maintained Leland Grove home, this house is great for the gourmet in your family, with a DeGiulio-designed kitchen containing not one, but two dishwashers and ovens, along with a wine cooler, Thermador range, Sub Zero refrigerator and quartz countertops.

4. 252 Maple Grove Lane, Springfield

Price: $585,000

Sold: March 14

Size: 2,411 square feet

Description: Built in a dense, wooded area near Lake Springfield, this three-bedroom, three-bath home contains some of the best views of the lake, with a wide range of different sceneries from any angle of the home.

5. 2421 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield

Price: $585,000

Sold: March 15

Size: 5,419 square feet

Description: Complete with an in-ground pool and a sauna inside, this home's footprint actually extends around 75 feet into a large wooded area near the Lincoln Memorial Garden.

6. 608 Poinsettia Place, Springfield

Price: $549,500

Sold: March 20

Size: 3,369 square feet

Description: A custom-built ranch on the far west side of the city, this home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and beautiful flooring and countertops, made from warm wide planked hardwood and quartz respectively.

7. 4505 Blackwolf Road, Springfield

Price: $535,000

Sold: March 13

Size: 4,383 square feet

Description: Built right along the 7th fairway of Panther Creek Country Club, this home has a custom-built Gary Bryan kitchen complete with a double island, wine center, a commercial-grade GE refrigerator and a walk-in pantry with a connection to spectacular views of the course.

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8. 3000 Crown Point, Springfield

Price: $525,000

Sold: March 23

Size: 5,903 square feet

Description: The most notable feature of this three-acre property might be the pond located in the backyard, complete with a custom waterfall.

9. 1823 Spartan Drive, Chatham

Price: $474,958

Sold: March 13

Size: 2,262 square feet

Description: This two-bedroom, two bath home has enough room to live in now and expand later with an unfinished basement ready for those looking to get their hands dirty.

10. 1130 Orendorff Parkway, Springfield

Price: $460,000

Sold: March 9

Size: 4,473 square feet

Description: Built just east of Washington Park, this classic home contains three stories of elegant living, including a grand foyer entrance, multiple porches and even a four-car garage.

This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Leland Grove home sells for $925,000, most expensive in March

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