$427,500
SOLD DEC 23, 2024

242 Braxton Way Grayslake, IL 60030

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,126 Sq Ft
9,322 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Community Lake
  • Recreation Room
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2024

Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 21/2-bath home in the prestigious College Trail Subdivision! Nestled against a neighborhood park, this inviting home features a welcoming front porch-perfect for your morning coffee. Step inside to gleaming hardwood floors and a light-filled open traditional floorplan. The spacious living room sets the stage for gatherings, while the dining room is ideal for formal dinner parties. The recently updated kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a large center island, newer Slate Finish appliances, granite counters, and a spacious eating area that opens to the family room, complete with stunning views and a cozy fireplace. The eating area flows seamlessly to a huge deck and fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining, with the park playground just 30 yards away-ideal for sports and playtime. The first floor also features a newly updated powder room and a convenient laundry room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers dual closets and a private bath with dual vanities, a spacious shower, and a separate soaking tub. Three additional spacious bedrooms with large closets and a hall bath complete the second floor. Looking for more space? The finished basement includes a hobby room and rec room, perfect for movie nights or gaming. This home is move-in ready, with major updates already completed: a new furnace (2011), granite kitchen counters (2015), roof, gutters, siding, and garage door (2015), updated kitchen cabinetry and appliances (2016), updated powder room (2019), new wiring and ceiling fans in all bedrooms (2020), a tankless hot water heater (2020), new backyard fencing (2021), a new driveway (2022), and new central air conditioning (2023). Located just a few blocks from historic downtown Grayslake with its shops, restaurants, and Metra station, 242 Braxton Way is truly the perfect place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Worklan

Baird & Warner License #471005298 Listed on: 11/01/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH GULI

Compass License #475154604

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,602

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65x124x88x122
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 2,126 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sewing Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Woodland Elementary School
  • Woodland Intermediate School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • College Trail Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,602

Year Built

Built in 1992

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
  • Subdivision Name: College Trail
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2126
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Sewing Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 600
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 600
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 420000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park Adjacent
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodland Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Woodland Intermediate School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 50

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X124X88X122
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9602
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2024
Sold by
Marvin Christopher C and Marvin Katherine A
Bought by
Singh Sukhwinder and Kumari Meena
Current Estimated Value
$444,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,500
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2015
Closed on
Feb 12, 2015
Sold by
Pienaar Johan D and Pienaar Hendrika
Bought by
Marvin Christopher C and Marvin Katherine A
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Rigoni
Baird & Warner
List Price
$268,500
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2002
Sold by
Pienaar Johan D
Bought by
Pienaar Johan D and Pienaar Hendrika

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1996
Sold by
Pienaar Johan D E
Bought by
Pienaar Johan D E and Pienaar Hendrika J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1996
Sold by
Shula Michael J
Bought by
Pienaar Johan D E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 $427,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $427,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $270,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $277,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $165,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $171,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $173,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $427,500 +1.8% $201 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $420,000 +55.6% $198 / Sq Ft
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Sold $270,000 +0.6% $127 / Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 For Sale $268,500 -- $126 / 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
2024 $11,039 $115,941 $25,262 $90,679
2023 $9,602 $106,407 $23,185 $83,222
2022 $9,602 $91,288 $15,880 $75,408
2021 $9,455 $87,743 $15,263 $72,480
2020 $10,491 $92,426 $14,522 $77,904
2019 $10,102 $88,675 $13,933 $74,742
2018 $10,433 $91,020 $17,068 $73,952
2017 $10,500 $88,237 $16,055 $72,182
2016 $10,074 $81,452 $14,820 $66,632
2015 $9,674 $74,412 $13,539 $60,873
2014 $9,150 $69,303 $12,599 $56,704
2012 $9,096 $72,379 $13,158 $59,221
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12193484

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-25-321-001