$346,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

1296 Lake Shore Dr Carol Stream, IL 60188

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

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Heritage Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Skylights
  • Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom townhome in the beautiful Bennington on the Lake subdivision in Carol Stream! This home offers a perfect balance of space and comfort, with generous natural light filling every room. The spacious two story living area features a cozy fireplace and a view from the kitchen! The bedrooms are generously sized, including a lovely primary suite with its own private bathroom. You'll have plenty of room to stretch out and make this home your own. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, highways, and beautiful forest preserves, you'll never be far from the action. Whether you're heading out for a quick bite or enjoying a nature walk, everything you need is right out your doorstep. Recent updates include brand new furnace and AC in 2024, including a 10 year transferable warranty, a new washer and dryer in 2022, and a new garbage disposal in 2023! Don't miss your chance to call this wonderful townhome your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Dameron

Keller Williams Infinity License #475200105 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Keller Williams Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Jiun-Guang Lin

Illinois Real Estate Partners Inc License #475188975

Illinois Real Estate Partners Inc

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

HOA Fees

  • $384 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,605 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 108x26

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 5 Units
  • Office Association, Phone Number (847) 459-0000
  • Bennington On The Lake Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Service Residential

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,988

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.
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 1605
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1605
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 324900
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 384
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Office
  • Management Phone: 847-459-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, 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: 108X26
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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 Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Vet

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Gieseke Karl T and Gieseke Laura M
Bought by
Lee Justin Wang
Seller's Agent
Tyler Dameron
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Jiun-Guang Lin
Illinois Real Estate Partners Inc
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$346,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,100
6.49%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.86%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,815
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2017
Sold by
Kawa Henry J and York Kathleen
Bought by
Khan Ramshah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,255
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1994
Sold by
Pavin Joan M
Bought by
Kawa Henry J and York Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,800
Interest Rate
7.27%
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
Warranty Deed $346,000 Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed $197,500 Greater Illinois Title
Joint Tenancy Deed $131,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 VA
Previous Owner $173,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $189,255 FHA
Previous Owner $95,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $104,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $346,000 +6.5% $216 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $324,900 +8.3% $202 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $300,000 +5.3% $187 / Sq Ft
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2022 04/27/22 For Sale $285,000 -- $178 / 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
2023 $6,988 $87,950 $14,630 $73,320
2022 $6,988 $81,740 $13,600 $68,140
2021 $6,652 $77,600 $12,910 $64,690
2020 $6,504 $75,270 $12,520 $62,750
2019 $6,259 $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 $4,863 $60,660 $10,090 $50,570
2015 $4,786 $57,420 $9,550 $47,870
2014 $4,716 $55,970 $9,310 $46,660
2013 $5,432 $64,450 $9,530 $54,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12347046

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-24-127-034