$300,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2022

1296 Lake Shore Dr Carol Stream, IL 60188

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,605 Sq Ft
$275/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Heritage Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2025

Don't miss out on this! Awesome 2-story townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.1 bath that sits on a premium cul-de-sac lot! The townhome features a great open floor plan, neutral decor and was recently freshly painted inside thru-out. Did I mention a signature 2-story Living Room with a beautiful gas fireplace, skylight, oak railings and spacious palladium windows. Home has a separate Dining Room with sliding doors to your private concrete patio for your open space leisure enjoyment. The amazing Breakfast Room which could be your den or even a first floor office space with plenty of windows. The 2nd floor is all carpeted and has your very spacious Master Suite featuring a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet , big windows for lots of sunlight, a ceiling fan light and along with a luxurious Master Bath! The full bath has custom raised double vanity, beautiful ceramic tile, whirlpool tub & a separate shower! The 2nd bedroom has a double closet. Lastly, your 3rd bedroom has a ceiling fan/light. Townhome includes a laundry room with a brand new washer and dryer. Note: Kitchen updated (2007/8), Furnace/AC (2009), Roof/Skylights (2010), Water heater/Humidifier (2011), Upstairs front windows (2012), master bathroom completely remodeled (2016), fireplace/chimney clean & seal (2017), Carpet (2017), high end living/dining room flooring late (2017), exterior siding (2020), Samsung washer/dryer (2022), freshly interior entire home painted (2022). Award winning schools & park district. Heritage lake park is a very short distance away. Shopping, retail, restaurants, elementary school, forest preserve are all within 2 to 5 minutes away. Home is within 10 minutes to the train station, I390 or North Ave, Route 59 too! Investor friendly!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nasir Jahangir

Executive Realty Group LLC License #475148209 Listed on: 04/27/2022

Executive Realty Group LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Andres Quintero

Wheatland Realty License #475169419

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 108x26
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $275 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,605 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 5 Units
  • Mariah Association, Phone Number (630) 627-3303
  • Bennington On The Lake Subdivision
  • Property managed by Hillcrest Property Management

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,504

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$275 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 1605
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 285000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Cul-De-Sac, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 275
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Hillcrest Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Mariah
  • Management Phone: 630-627-3303
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

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 Annual Amount: 6504
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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%
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
-24.87%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,815
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,091

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
2024 -- $96,938 $16,125 $80,813
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: 11386706

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-24-127-034