$256,900
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

23 Acapulco Dr Putnam, IL 61560

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2025

Affordable Lake home with 2 large wooded lots. This Cedar sided home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated baths, and a large deck that over looks the Lake. Nicely updated eat in kitchen, many replacement windows, updated lighting fixtures, whole house generator, spacious living room with vaulted ceiling & cozy fireplace. There are 3 storage sheds, a dock for your boating needs and 2 kayaks. The primary bedroom has a full bath, walk-in closet and sliding doors to the deck. There is an attached 2 car garage and a huge attic with sky lights that is great for storage. The full basement has areas that are partially finished with French doors leading to a concrete patio perfect for relaxing. Pool table, appliances, hot tub, sauna and deck furniture will stay. Enjoy fishing, boating and swimming at the pool or on the beach. So many more features to see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Lester

Coldwell Banker Today's License #475094926 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Coldwell Banker Today's

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Swan

Thomas J. Swan Realty License #471000532

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,438

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $107 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,542 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Putnam County Primary & Elementary 535
  • 535 Putnam County Jr. High Middle School
  • 535 Putnam County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal, pool access, water access, clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,438

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$107 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Granite, Walk-In Closet
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Water Front Lot, Wooded, Lake View, Restrictions, Rural
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse
  • General Features: Deck, Main Floor Primary, Patio
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Legal Description: Lake Thunderbird Hills, Lot 491 and Lot 492
  • Lot Acreage: 0.47
  • Lvt Date: 06/13/2025
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 111451
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Putnam County Primary & Elem 535
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1542
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Affordable Lake home with 2 large wooded lots. This Cedar sided home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated baths, and a large deck that over looks the Lake. Nicely updated eat in kitchen, many replacement windows, updated lighting fixtures, whole house generator, spacious living room with vaulted ceiling & cozy fireplace. There are 3 storage sheds, a dock for your boating needs and 2 kayaks. The primary bedroom has a full bath, walk-in closet and sliding doors to the deck. There is an attached 2 car garage and a huge attic with sky lights that is great for storage. The full basement has areas that are partially finished with French doors leading to a concrete patio perfect for relaxing. Pool table, appliances, hot tub, sauna and deck furniture will stay. Enjoy fishing, boating and swimming at the pool or on the beach. So many more features to see!
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1542
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x13, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x22, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 17x12
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1288

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1978

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 10438

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: 535 Putnam County HS
  • School District: Putnam County CUSD #535
  • Middle School: 535 Putnam County Jr. High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2015
Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Thompson Gene A and Thompson Rose S
Bought by
Petersen Cindy E
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Lester
Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Smith
The Property Merchants Co.
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$277,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.45%
Current Estimated Value
$328,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,988
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
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 $277,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $256,900 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $256,900 -0.8% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $259,000 -0.3% $168 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $259,900 -19.6% $169 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $323,135 -7.6% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 For Sale $349,900 +26.3% $111 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Sold $277,000 -4.4% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2015 07/08/15 For Sale $289,900 -- $92 / 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 $10,438 $133,873 $16,344 $117,529
2023 $8,535 $117,133 $14,300 $102,833
2022 $6,207 $82,609 $15,250 $67,359
2021 $6,006 $79,105 $14,603 $64,502
2020 $5,478 $72,507 $28,197 $44,310
2019 $5,238 $69,175 $27,563 $41,612
2018 $5,069 $65,880 $26,250 $39,630
2017 $4,905 $64,356 $26,250 $38,106
2016 $4,782 $61,187 $24,896 $36,291
2015 $4,261 $60,432 $24,589 $35,843
2014 $3,965 $58,343 $23,739 $34,604
2013 $4,190 $61,479 $25,015 $36,464
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503187

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 03-00-045-215