NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 E Lark Ave Cortland, IL 60112

Estimated Value: $318,000 - $363,328

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,142 Sq Ft
$108/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2020

Last sale price $237,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,611/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of September 2020

Pool party anyone! This wonderfully maintained 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath home is calling your name! The oversized dining room can be combined with a sitting area or office area. The spacious family room adjoins the oversized kitchen and you can enjoy the views of the fully fenced in yard and pool! What a lovely way to spend these hot days! Lots of storage space in the newly, fully applianced stainless steel kitchen - new sink and faucet too. Upstairs you will find a second-floor living room or great room - a great hang out space! There's a second-floor laundry a large full bathroom and bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 are all generously sized. Bedroom 4 has a walk-in closet. The Master Suite overlooks the backyard and has a large private bath and a walk-in closet. Let's not forget about the full unfinished basement with roughed-in plumbing. Bring your finishing ideas! You will not lack for space in this beauty. There is also a three-car attached garage! All electrical is in conduit; freshly painted and new carpeting throughout the home; new roof in 2019; pool new in 2017; appliances all less than three years old; washer/dryer replaced in 2018. New white siding coming soon! Close to I-88 Interstate access, Route 38, DeKalb's shopping district and restaurants. Let's have a pool party today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Pena-Graham

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 07/22/2020

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Mobile

Hometown Realty Group License #471019198

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,530

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $18 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned
  • Assigned Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $7,110 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,530

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$18 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Special Service Area: T
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3142
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1160
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 4302
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X27, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 10X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3142
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3142
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1160
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1254
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1888
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool Above Ground
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.19

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 6
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces, Unassigned, Off Street
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1860
  • Assessment Association Fees: 55
  • Management Contact Name: Tom Townsend
  • Management Phone: 815-787-7368

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Townsend Management

Schools

  • School District: 428
  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 46.19X32.82X123.85X56.57X125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0920277017

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8653.92

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2020
Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
Sold by
Murray John C and Murray Maria J
Bought by
Holderness Jeff L and Holderness Michele R
Seller's Agent
Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
List Price
$242,500
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.27%
Current Estimated Value
$339,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Outstanding Balance
$167,376
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,956

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2005
Sold by
Neumann Homes Inc
Bought by
Murray John C and Murray Maria J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,200
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Holderness Jeff L $237,000 Attorney
Murray John C $258,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Holderness Jeff L $189,600
Previous Owner Murray John C $186,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Sold $237,000 -2.3% $75 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 For Sale $242,500 -- $77 / 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 $9,530 $98,726 $13,326 $85,400
2023 $9,530 $88,401 $12,467 $75,934
2022 $9,706 $84,368 $11,898 $72,470
2021 $10,355 $80,327 $11,328 $68,999
2020 $8,660 $68,779 $10,975 $57,804
2019 $8,636 $68,223 $10,514 $57,709
2018 $6,698 $64,519 $9,943 $54,576
2017 $8,314 $61,423 $9,466 $51,957
2016 $7,834 $55,747 $8,897 $46,850
2015 -- $52,350 $8,355 $43,995
2014 -- $50,160 $8,041 $42,119
2013 -- $51,206 $8,333 $42,873
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10791911

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-277-017