$325,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,939 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

32% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Slip
  • Community Lake
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2024

Affordable three-bedroom waterfront gem. Discover your dream home at 1011 Fortress Dr! This charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers stunning waterfront views at an unbeatable price. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property boasts a spacious three-car garage, providing ample space for your vehicles and storage needs. The heart of the home is the kitchen, boasting ample wooden cabinetry and modern appliances, perfect to cook home-cooked meals. Enjoy the warmth and ambiance of the cozy fireplace in the living room, where you can enjoy those chilly evenings. The open floor plan and large floor-to-ceiling windows ensure that you can take in the breathtaking views from every angle, and the fireplace and ceiling fans throughout ensure year-round comfort in any kind of weather. This home is ideally situated, with channel access just minutes away from both Nippersink Lake and Pistakee Lake, offering endless opportunities for water activities and relaxation. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to Chain O'Lakes State Park and Fox Lake, making it easy to enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, and more. Whether you're looking for a serene retreat or an active lifestyle, this location has it all. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to own a piece of waterfront paradise. 1011 Fortress Dr offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Schedule a viewing today and make this exceptional property your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rocky Palmer

RE/MAX Plaza License #475132385 Listed on: 07/22/2024

RE/MAX Plaza

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Bulanda

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475205141

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 150x173.75x113.25x150.86
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,939 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Deck

Schools

  • Lotus Elementary School
  • Stanton Middle School
  • Grant Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Round Hill Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,937

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Round Hill
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1939
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Boat Slip
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 425000
  • Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage, Channel Front, Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Wooded
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lotus School
  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Stanton School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X173.75X113.25X150.86
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8937.33
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2024
Closed on
Sep 17, 2024
Sold by
Dale A Austin Revocable Living Trust and Austin Christopher A
Bought by
Polizzi Nicholas M
Seller's Agent
Rocky Palmer
RE/MAX Plaza
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Bulanda
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-31.58%
Total Days on Market
42
Views
187
Current Estimated Value
$368,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.56%
Original Mortgage
$243,750
Outstanding Balance
$242,379
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,557

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2011
Sold by
Rambo Charles C and Rambo Colleen A
Bought by
Austin Dale A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2008
Sold by
Tosaw Michael R and Tosaw Kristen K
Bought by
Rambo Charles C and Rambo Colleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,939
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2005
Sold by
Denbroeder John W and Denbroeder Debra A
Bought by
Tosaw Michael R and Tosaw Kristen K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Sold by
Alcoe Gregory J and Alcoe Jeanette S
Bought by
Denbroeder John W and Denbroeder Debra A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $325,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $260,000 First United Title Svcs Inc
Warranty Deed $363,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $361,500 --
Warranty Deed $168,000 Land Title Group Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $243,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $465,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $358,523 FHA
Previous Owner $357,939 FHA
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $276,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $224,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $223,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $151,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $325,000 -23.5% $168 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Price Changed $425,000 -5.3% $219 / Sq Ft
08/17/2024 08/17/24 Price Changed $449,000 -5.5% $232 / Sq Ft
08/14/2024 08/14/24 For Sale $475,000 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Price Changed $475,000 -0.8% $245 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Price Changed $479,000 -3.2% $247 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $495,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,851 $140,025 $27,895 $112,130
2023 $8,489 $116,857 $26,280 $90,577
2022 $8,489 $105,626 $20,217 $85,409
2021 $8,179 $99,562 $19,056 $80,506
2020 $7,477 $98,139 $18,784 $79,355
2019 $7,350 $94,111 $18,013 $76,098
2018 $7,927 $94,553 $26,008 $68,545
2017 $7,766 $87,395 $24,039 $63,356
2016 $8,785 $95,914 $47,773 $48,141
2015 $8,978 $89,505 $44,581 $44,924
2014 $7,517 $78,196 $53,474 $24,722
2012 $6,943 $81,480 $57,690 $23,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12097030

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-04-301-118