NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Bitter Root Ct Galena, IL 61036

Estimated Value: $341,000 - $372,067

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2017

Last sale price $191,050 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,451/month

244 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Screened Porch
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2017

Miner's Cabin-style home nestled in a stand of birch trees with green space on 3 sides and the adjacent Taylor Run Trail running all the way to the Marina. A stone floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace is the focal point of the living room with high beamed ceilings & pine wainscoting. There is a tiled entry, half bath & large tiled kitchen with island and dining area; a main floor master bedroom/bath with wood-clad ceilings & its own balcony; a 2nd deck and 12 'x 10' screened porch all on the main floor. The lower level has two bedrooms, 2 baths, a comfortable family room and concrete patio area with hot tub. Updates include staining of front porch, decks and screened porch (2016), stainless steel appliances (2015), 4 Andersen sliding doors and 2 Andersen sliding windows (2014), exterior stained (2013), new 8' x 12' shed with 8' wall height, 2x4 construction w/house grade shingles, new patio in rear, 220 V electrical to patio, and hot tub (2011). Offered for sale furnished to be conveyed via separate bill of sale at closing. See Assoc. Docs for aerial, personal property list, utility information & disclosures. Also available for purchase: 2003 Sylvan Mirage 816 pontoon boat and Troy-built riding mower. (kb41)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KATHY BOOKLESS

EAGLE RIDGE REALTY License #475095928 Listed on: 09/20/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

David Bisenius

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471004515

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.8 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $93 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Scales Mound Elementary And Middle School
  • Scales Mound High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,312

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$93 per month

Listing Details

  • Road Frontage: County/City Road
  • Type: Wooded, Country View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 920
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 920
  • Front: 81.68
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry Basement, Porch Covered, Porch Screened
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Lot Acreage: 0.8
  • Lvt Date: 09/20/2016
  • Rear: 168
  • Side 1: 250
  • Side 2: 180
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_105
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Scales Mound
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1840
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt
  • Pertinent Facts: Miner's Cabin-style home nestled in a stand of birch trees with green space on 3 sides and the adjacent Taylor Run Trail running all the way to the Marina. A stone floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace is the focal point of the living room with high beamed ceilings & pine wainscoting. There is a tiled entry, half bath & large tiled kitchen with island and dining area; a main floor master bedroom/bath with wood-clad ceilings & its own balcony; a 2nd deck and 12 'x 10' screened porch all on the main floor. The lower level has two bedrooms, 2 baths, a comfortable family room and concrete patio area with hot tub. Updates include staining of front porch, decks and screened porch (2016), stainless steel appliances (2015), 4 Andersen sliding doors and 2 Andersen sliding windows (2014), exterior stained (2013), new 8' x 12' shed with 8' wall height, 2x4 construction w/house grade shingles, new patio in rear, 220 V electrical to patio, and hot tub (2011). Offered for sale furnished to be conveyed via separate bill of sale at closing. See Assoc. Docs for aerial, personal property list, utility information & disclosures. Also available for purchase: 2003 Sylvan Mirage 816 pontoon boat and Troy-built riding mower. (kb41)
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478027388
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 478010163
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.83
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1115

Schools

  • School District: Scales Mound
  • Elementary School: Scales Mound
  • Middle School: Scales Mound
  • High School: Scales Mound
  • Elementary School #2: Scales Mound

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1994

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Taxes: 4312

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Scales Mound
  • School District: Scales Mound
  • Middle School: Scales Mound

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2016
Closed on
Jul 3, 2017
Sold by
Chau Family Trust
Bought by
Bernal Richard B and Bernal Hailey L
Seller's Agent
KATHY BOOKLESS
EAGLE RIDGE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
David Bisenius
COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
List Price
$229,500
Sold Price
$191,050
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,450
-16.75%
Total Days on Market
244
Current Estimated Value
$359,017

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$181,450
Outstanding Balance
$152,804
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,971
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bernal Richard B $191,500 Hb Wilkinson Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bernal Richard B $181,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2017 07/03/17 Sold $191,050 -16.8% $104 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2016 09/20/16 For Sale $229,500 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $5,419 $108,345 $1,920 $106,425
2023 $5,123 $94,691 $1,678 $93,013
2022 $5,123 $70,665 $1,252 $69,413
2021 $4,076 $65,534 $1,161 $64,373
2020 $4,059 $64,040 $1,050 $62,990
2019 $3,975 $62,969 $1,032 $61,937
2018 $3,953 $63,741 $1,045 $62,696
2017 $4,364 $64,198 $1,045 $63,153
2016 $4,312 $64,351 $6,536 $57,815
2015 $4,155 $62,760 $6,536 $56,224
2014 $4,244 $66,926 $6,970 $59,956
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 118347

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 08-201-057-00