$364,900
$25K PRICE DROP

189 E Lark Ave Cortland, IL 60112

Estimated payment $2,779/month

Total Views 11,783
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$127 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Patio
  • Home Office
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to this immaculately maintained, one-owner home with a well thought, bright and airy floor plan with large rooms and space throughout. With over 3,000 square feet of finished living space, this move-in ready property boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a partially finished basement with living space and areas left for an abundance of storage. Enter into the large living room with dining area and the private office/den to the left with and built ins in the hallway for shoes, coats and more. Upon entering the kitchen you will find a fully equipped kitchen with 42" cabinetry, an island and pantry with freezer. The kitchen opens seamlessly into a spacious family room and doors to the Day Lilly lined fenced in back yard with patio, 6 raised garden beds and extensive landscaping throughout. Upstairs, enjoy the space you have in each bedroom with plenty of closet space, a loft and laundry room. Primary with a double sink, walk in closet and soaker tub. The loft would make a perfect library, playroom, or media space. Conveniently located upstairs, you have a laundry room with shelving. The partially finished basement offers an additional bedroom with a walk in closet and wood ceiling, recreation room with wood ceiling, and an area roughed in for a full bathroom. The 3-car tandem garage includes built in shelving and a loft for additional storage. Updates: Roof 2020, HVAC 2021, hot water heater 2015 and kitchen sink, refrigerator 2025. Whether you are relaxing on the front porch, grilling out back or entertaining indoors, this home truly has it all and is a great family home. Taxes reflect a SSA amount of approximately $1800 a year. The last payment for this will be due in 2031 for the 2030 tax year. Seller willing to offer incentive for this payment with a closing by the end of September.

Listing Agent

Carrie Ottum

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals License #471001655 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,229

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,866 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x125

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (815) 751-6451
  • Property managed by Signature Professionals Property Management

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,229

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

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
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 21-25 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: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2866
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
  • Room Type: Office, Loft, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Storage, Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 364900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Tandem, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 63
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • 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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 58X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9229
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $9,047 $96,917 $13,326 $83,591
2023 $9,047 $83,241 $12,467 $70,774
2022 $8,811 $75,385 $11,898 $63,487
2021 $8,648 $70,211 $11,328 $58,883
2020 $8,549 $67,760 $10,975 $56,785
2019 $9,623 $77,097 $10,514 $66,583
2018 $7,659 $72,912 $9,943 $62,969
2017 $9,265 $69,414 $9,466 $59,948
2016 $8,227 $58,977 $8,897 $50,080
2015 -- $55,383 $8,355 $47,028
2014 -- $47,211 $8,041 $39,170
2013 -- $45,856 $8,333 $37,523
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $364,900 -1.9% $127 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $372,000 -2.1% $130 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Price Changed $379,900 -2.6% $133 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $389,900 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $110,074 New Conventional
Closed $160,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12413143

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-277-023