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5148 Live Oak Dr
Smithton, IL 62285
$444,000

$3,359/mo at 6.5%
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About this home

Tucked away on a quiet impasse in Wildwood Lake Estates, this updated 2-story retreat (2998 sq ft) blends privacy, space, & style on a serene 1.1-acre lot w/no neighbors behind. Main level showcases spacious great room w/fireplace, formal dining, cozy family room, powder room, & stunning sunroom bathed in natural light. The kitchen has center island, crisp white cabinets, & sleek new Samsung smart appliances. Upstairs, the primary ensuite offers a fireplace, dual vanities, jetted tub, separate shower/toilet room, & custom walk-in closet (9x10). Three additional oversized bedrooms (2 w/closet systems) share full bath w/dual sinks/vanities & private toilet/shower area. One bedroom includes an attached bonus room, perfect for an office or hobby space. Enjoy the convenience of upper-level laundry w/cabinetry & utility sink. Hardwood & ceramic tile flow throughout. Step outside to your own private oasis: composite deck, pergola, extended hardscaping, fencing, outdoor grill/fridge (w/propane line), & sparkling saltwater pool-all designed for relaxing & privacy. Lower level is unfinished (currently storage & exercise area) but plumbed for future bath, leaving tons of room to grow! Over $150K in recent upgrades including pool liner/equipment, electrical upgrades, front & back doors, tankless water heater, French drain, sump pump, garage door system, interior updates, & more. Full list in photos and Disclosures. 32 min drive to Scott AFB!

Home features
4 bedroom
2.5 bathroom
2,998 sqft
1.1 acres
Built in 1994
Single Family
2-car garage
A/C
Fireplace
Private pool
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Interest rate
6.5% 5.125%
Monthly total
$3,359 $3,061
Loan term
26 y 6 mo

Lifetime savings
$94,938

Open house
Dec 13 • 11AM - 12PM
Neighborhood
FAQ

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To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Dec 13, 2025 07:01 am
Listing agent: Robin Ortiz
Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Results Realty, (618) 216-4400
Details provided by MARIS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #25047974
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Dec 13 2025 - 15:48. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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