$460,000
SOLD APR 29, 2025

231 Central Rd New Lenox, IL 60451

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wooded Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Bentley Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

***MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 12:00 NOON MONDAY*** Welcome to your dream home! Nestled on a spacious 1/2 acre lot, this stunning property offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades and serene natural beauty. Backing up to the picturesque Old Plank Trail, you'll enjoy peaceful views and easy access to outdoor adventures right from your backyard. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting interior, showcasing a bright and airy living space, with modern updates throughout, and beautifully appointed bedrooms that exude comfort. Large windows flood the home with natural light, framing views of the scenic surroundings. The home boasts four large bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a private ensuite bathroom for your ultimate retreat. The fourth bedroom features an extended loft area above the garage, perfect for a home office, playroom, or hobby space. This home has been meticulously maintained and updated within the last 5 years, featuring a new furnace, air conditioning, windows, roof, gutters, and a sleek epoxy-coated garage floor, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for years to come. Venture downstairs to the full finished basement, where entertainment awaits in a spacious recreation room complete with a bar area-ideal for hosting gatherings or unwinding after a long day. Outside, the expansive 0.5 acre lot boasts a huge, private yard with an expansive brick paver patio and a charming small koi pond, adding a touch of tranquility to your private oasis. Lovingly cared for by its original owners since the day it was built, this home has been a cherished haven, now ready for its next chapter. Whether you're relaxing on the back patio, enjoying the trail, gathering around the fireplace, or entertaining in the basement rec room, this home offers a lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional property-schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Janiczek

Banga Realty License #471021812 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Marjorie McConville

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475211078

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,135

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200x100
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Arnold J Tyler Elementary School
  • Alex M Martino Junior High Schoo
  • Lincoln-Way Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,135

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 964
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2250
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3214
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2250
  • Basement Sq Ft: 964
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3214
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1125
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1125
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 449500
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arnold J Tyler School
  • High School: Lincoln-Way Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Alex M Martino Junior High Schoo
  • Middle/Junior School District: 122

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 200X100
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9135
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Paczesny Family Trust and Paczesny David J
Bought by
Mcconville Brian J and Chambers Kathryn E
Seller's Agent
Joseph Janiczek
Banga Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie McConville
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,500
2.34%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.07%
Original Mortgage
$437,000
Outstanding Balance
$435,997
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,770

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2020
Sold by
Paczesny David J and Paczesny Renee M
Bought by
Paczesny David J and Paczesny Renee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2000
Sold by
Odonnell Patrick
Bought by
Paczesny David J and Paczesny Renee M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
7.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1999
Sold by
Kennedy Builders Inc
Bought by
Odonnell Patrick
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 $460,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $205,000 First American Title
Corporate Deed $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $276,000 New Conventional
Open $437,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $203,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $143,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $460,000 +2.3% $204 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $449,500 -- $200 / 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
2023 $9,517 $114,196 $24,447 $89,749
2022 $8,583 $105,201 $22,521 $82,680
2021 $8,145 $98,938 $21,180 $77,758
2020 $7,912 $95,408 $20,424 $74,984
2019 $7,570 $92,450 $19,791 $72,659
2018 $7,394 $89,263 $19,109 $70,154
2017 $7,024 $86,697 $18,560 $68,137
2016 $6,816 $84,376 $18,063 $66,313
2015 $6,597 $81,720 $17,494 $64,226
2014 $6,597 $80,711 $17,278 $63,433
2013 $6,597 $81,799 $17,511 $64,288
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12318606

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-08-21-205-003