15551 W Baker Rd Manhattan, IL 60442
Estimated payment $3,837/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Anna McDonald Elementary School Rated 10
- Mature Trees
- Backs to Open Ground
About This Home
Welcome home to your dream retreat! Tucked away in a serene, private country setting, this impeccably maintained home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rural tranquility. Peace and privacy achieved on the beautifully landscaped 1.36 acres. Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully updated with high-quality finishes, ensuring a move-in ready experience for the next lucky owner. Complete exterior renovation in 2015: roof, windows, maintenance free LP smart siding (50 yr warranty), gutters, fascia, soffit, and stamped concrete patio. The finishes also extend to the large shed, complete with a loft, concrete floor and overhead door. Driveway seal coated 9-6-25 (after listing photos). The kitchen is updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances as well as re-sanded and stained solid hardwood flooring. The 20x15 sunroom creates an airy retreat that feels connected to nature year-round with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Additional features include: large walk in closets with organizers, abundant windows throughout-nearly floor to ceiling windows in family room and arched windows in master bedroom, updated bathrooms with tiled showers and double vanity in master, full basement with crawlspace under sunroom, newer HVAC system with humidifier and electronic air cleaner, newer water heater and water softener, sump pump with double battery back up (72 hr), radon mitigation system complete with monitor to read levels, cell booster stays with home, outdoor motion sensors along driveway. No detail overlooked, every feature has been expertly crafted. Beyond these highlights, this home is just minutes from shopping and dining and located within award winning school districts. Schedule your private showing today!
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475163815 Listed on: 09/07/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,234
Year Built
- Built in 1986
Lot Details
- 1.36 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 363 x 205
- Backs to Open Ground
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2.5 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,260 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Blinds
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Granite Countertops
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Fire Pit
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $12,234 | $131,000 | $36,500 | $94,500 |
2023 | $12,234 | $120,500 | $33,700 | $86,800 |
2022 | $10,750 | $110,650 | $27,150 | $83,500 |
2021 | $10,479 | $107,750 | $27,150 | $80,600 |
2020 | $10,342 | $106,150 | $27,150 | $79,000 |
2019 | $9,887 | $102,000 | $23,000 | $79,000 |
2018 | $9,273 | $98,000 | $23,000 | $75,000 |
2017 | $9,019 | $95,100 | $23,000 | $72,100 |
2016 | $8,673 | $91,300 | $23,000 | $68,300 |
2015 | $8,230 | $87,450 | $22,100 | $65,350 |
2014 | $8,230 | $85,050 | $22,100 | $62,950 |
2013 | $8,230 | $85,050 | $22,100 | $62,950 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/07/2025 09/07/25 | For Sale | $529,000 | -- | $234 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $310,000 | First American | |
Warranty Deed | $115,000 | First American Title | |
Deed | $550,000 | First American Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $220,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $248,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $46,123 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $279,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $226,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $452,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12462732

APN: 14-12-08-201-001
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