$312,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

148 E Lark Ave Cortland, IL 60112

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$156 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Property is near park
  • Granite Countertops
  • Community Lake
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of May 2025

RELAX and enjoy the serenity of the lake behind this beautifully UPDATED home in sought-after Neucort Lakes! Built in 2006, and renovated in 2018, this 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath home is conveniently located near DeKalb, Sycamore, and Elburn and is perfect for a growing family! RECENT UPDATES include: roof (2019); hand-scraped engineered hardwood flooring throughout much of the main floor (2018); custom glass tile backsplash (2018); microwave (2024) and disposal (2025); professionally painted interior (2024); neutral carpet (2018); water softener (2021); and hot water heater (2024). The main level offers flex space off the foyer (currently used as a dining area but could easily convert to desk/office space), and an UPDATED all stainless kitchen with stunning black cabinetry, table space off the kitchen, and a light-filled family room with views of the back yard! Upstairs features a generously sized, expanded primary bedroom with a WIC, sitting area, plus an updated private bath. Three secondary bedrooms share an additional updated full bath, plus there's a convenient 2nd FLOOR LAUNDRY! The large yard is fully fenced and perfect for kids, pets, and entertaining. Need more space? Check out the full, unfinished basement that's ready for your creative ideas! Well-maintained but being sold AS-IS. SSA obligation has been FULLY PAID by Sellers so taxes are lower than most in the subdivision! Quick close possible. Our preferred lender has LOAN OPTIONS for: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, those with STUDENT LOAN DEBT, second look loan INCENTIVES, and programs for FIRST RESPONDERS and UNION MEMBERS! Contact the listing agent for details!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Salisbury

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475122642 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Co-Listed By

Millie Klinnert

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475175215

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Rothe

Redfin Corporation License #475167571

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,767

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49.66 x 118.14 x 31.79 x 44.96 x 116
  • Waterfront
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Manager Association, Phone Number (815) 751-6451
  • Neucort Lakes Subdivision, Carlysle Floorplan
  • Property managed by Signature Professionals Property Management
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,767

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Neucort Lakes
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Egress Window, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes

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: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 63
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Signature Professionals Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 815-751-6451
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • High School: De Kalb High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 49.66 X 118.14 X 31.79 X 44.96 X 116
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7766.54
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Rangel Francisco Javier Martinez and Rangel Del Toro
Bought by
Elusoji Abiola
Seller's Agent
Christine Salisbury
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Michael Rothe
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.95%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$322,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,138
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$306,348
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2021
Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
Arnold Cynthia A and Arnold Emily E
Bought by
Deltoro Kazandra and Rangel Francisco Javier
Seller's Agent
Cathy Peters
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Diamante Rangel Silva
BHHS Chicago
List Price
$257,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$247,350
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2017
Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Burns Bradley Russell
Bought by
Arnold Cynthia A and Slowlak Emily E
Seller's Agent
Kristen Burns
Premier Property Group of IL
Buyer's Agent
Eric Purcell
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$189,500
Sold Price
$189,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%
Original Mortgage
$180,025
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Burns Bradley Russell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
Axelsen Kurt Alan and Axelsen Julie M
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Neumann Homes Inc
Bought by
Axelsen Kurt Alan and Axelsen Julie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,639
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $312,000 Baird & Warner Title
Warranty Deed $255,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $189,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $121,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $209,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $306,348 FHA
Previous Owner $247,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,025 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,639 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $312,000 +0.6% $156 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Price Changed $310,000 -1.6% $155 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $315,000 +23.5% $158 / Sq Ft
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Sold $255,000 -1.1% -- View Prior Sale
11/20/2021 11/20/21 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2021 11/13/21 For Sale $257,900 +36.1% --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Sold $189,500 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2017 12/28/17 For Sale $189,500 -- $83 / 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 $9,574 $94,989 $13,326 $81,663
2023 $9,574 $88,866 $12,467 $76,399
2022 $9,750 $84,812 $11,898 $72,914
2021 $8,117 $65,200 $11,328 $53,872
2020 $7,407 $57,341 $10,975 $46,366
2019 $7,913 $61,724 $10,514 $51,210
2018 $6,682 $58,373 $9,943 $48,430
2017 $8,332 $55,572 $9,466 $46,106
2016 $6,770 $47,009 $8,897 $38,112
2015 -- $44,144 $8,355 $35,789
2014 -- $41,951 $8,041 $33,910
2013 -- $41,200 $8,333 $32,867
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12260904

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-276-009