$340,500
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

1295 Lake Shore Dr Carol Stream, IL 60188

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,605 Sq Ft
$384/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft
  • Skylights
  • Heritage Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best offers by 12pm Sunday 2/2. Welcome to 1295 Lake Shore Drive, an exquisite end-unit townhouse nestled in the serene Bennington on the Lake subdivision of Carol Stream. The charming residence offers a harmonious blend of comfort and style, all set within a tranquil cul-de-sac with picturesque lake views. Boasting 1605 square feet of living space, this home features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing ample room for relaxation and entertainment. The two-story living room is adorned with a cozy fireplace and four large skylights, allowing plenty of natural light to pour in. The first floor features a separate dining area, updated kitchen, powder room, and breakfast nook with views of Heritage Lake! Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, a hall bathroom, and spacious loft overlooking the living room. The primary bedroom provides ample space and features cathedral ceilings and a generous walk- in closet. The en-suite bathroom was completely gutted and designed for relaxation, complete with a stunning walk-in shower adorned with exquisite tile designs. Attached two car garage and private driveway allows for plenty of parking and storage. Recent updates include new furnace 2020, water heater 2023, most windows and glass sliding door replaced in 2020, and new siding and stone facade in 2020. Move in before the Spring and Summer rush!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad McCreary

Keller Williams Infinity License #475173405 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Keller Williams Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Tischler

Real Broker, LLC License #475158085

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

HOA Fees

  • $384 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,605 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Heritage Lakes Elementary School
  • Jay Stream Middle School
  • Glenbard North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 3 Units
  • Carolyn Clifton Association, Phone Number (847) 459-0000
  • Bennington On The Lake Subdivision
  • Property managed by Frist Service Residential

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,431

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$384 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Bennington on the Lake
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 1605
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Loft
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1605
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 335000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 384
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Frist Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Carolyn Clifton
  • Management Phone: 847-459-0000
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Heritage Lakes Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Jay Stream Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 93

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.13
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6431
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Marquez Maria Isabel
Bought by
Wallen Lisa Marie
Seller's Agent
Brad McCreary
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Beth Tischler
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$340,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
1.64%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$342,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$190,500
Outstanding Balance
$190,327
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,200

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2014
Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Fashoda Vito A and Kempke Kathleen A
Bought by
Marquez Maria Isabel
Seller's Agent
Jon Svitak
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Laura Giunti
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2010
Sold by
Tetzlaff Linda M
Bought by
Fashoda Vito A and Kempke Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,125
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Bratta Nicholas C and Bratta Karin M
Bought by
Tetzlaff Linda M and Linda M Tetzlaff Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1994
Sold by
Bilthouse Randall S and Bilthouse Melissa J
Bought by
Bratta Nicholas C and Kabat Karin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,500 Citywide Title
Warranty Deed $180,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Deed $201,500 Ctic
Warranty Deed $135,500 Fox Title Company
Warranty Deed $135,500 Fox Title Company
Warranty Deed $137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $340,500 +1.6% $212 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $335,000 +86.1% $209 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Sold $180,000 -5.2% $112 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2014 04/13/14 For Sale $189,900 -- $118 / 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 $6,171 $96,938 $16,125 $80,813
2023 $6,431 $87,950 $14,630 $73,320
2022 $6,527 $81,740 $13,600 $68,140
2021 $6,188 $77,600 $12,910 $64,690
2020 $6,035 $75,270 $12,520 $62,750
2019 $5,789 $72,580 $12,070 $60,510
2018 $5,577 $66,140 $11,000 $55,140
2017 $5,461 $63,500 $10,560 $52,940
2016 $5,353 $60,660 $10,090 $50,570
2015 $5,302 $57,420 $9,550 $47,870
2014 $5,240 $55,970 $9,310 $46,660
2013 $5,940 $64,450 $9,530 $54,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12278919

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-24-127-063