NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Merrill Ave Loves Park, IL 61111

Martin Shorewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $132,000 - $147,485

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,098 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2023

Last sale price $120,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $942/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2023

Rental property. Bathroom has shower, no tub. Owner never occupied. Finished space in the lower level. New chimney, newer roof. Low maintenance. 2 car garage with opener. Buyer to verify room sizes. Shared driveway. Sold as-is, please delete paragraph 12, initial as-is page 7.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Halstead

Century 21 Affiliated License #475131984 Listed on: 03/22/2023

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Deases

Knodle Realty Group, LLC License #475186568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Loves Park Elementary School
  • Harlem Jr Middle School
  • Harlem High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,521

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Countertop-Solid Surface
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Front: 41
  • General Features: Main Floor Master, Laundry Basement
  • Legal Description: Plat of Re-Sub Lots 3 thru 16 + 19 thru 34 CE Jacksons Re-sub Pt of Loves Park Lot 59 and W 41.25 Ft +N. 28.42 Ft Lot 79
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1
  • Lvt Date: 03/22/2023
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Rear: 41
  • Side 1: 100
  • Side 2: 100
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 3285
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Loves Park Elementary
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1098
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 314
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: No
  • Pertinent Facts: Rental property. Bathroom has shower, no tub. Owner never occupied. Finished space in the lower level. New chimney, newer roof. Low maintenance. 2 car garage with opener. Buyer to verify room sizes. Shared driveway. Sold as-is, please delete paragraph 12, initial as-is page 7.
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1098
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13x9.8, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x9.8, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12.6x16, On Level: Upper
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13.6x11, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 16x12.6
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1951

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Taxes: 2521

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Harlem High School
  • School District: Harlem 122
  • Middle School: Harlem Jr

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2023
Closed on
Apr 21, 2023
Sold by
Calkins Kyle
Bought by
Calkins Kyle and Calkins Robert W
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Halstead
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Adam Deases
Knodle Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
4.35%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$140,871

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Outstanding Balance
$93,395
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,476

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2023
Closed on
Apr 20, 2023
Sold by
Wren Matthew D
Bought by
Calkins Kyle
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Halstead
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Adam Deases
Knodle Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
4.35%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Outstanding Balance
$93,395
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,476

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Pody Gilbert
Bought by
Wren Matthew D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Calkins Kyle -- None Listed On Document
Calkins Kyle $120,000 None Listed On Document
Wren Matthew D $51,000 Swanson Arthur R
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Calkins Kyle $96,000
Previous Owner Wren Matthew D $40,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Sold $120,000 +4.3% $109 / Sq Ft
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 For Sale $115,000 -4.2% $105 / Sq Ft
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Off Market $120,000 -- --
03/22/2023 03/22/23 For Sale $115,000 -- $105 / 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 $2,457 $35,496 $2,781 $32,715
2023 $2,734 $30,272 $2,452 $27,820
2022 $2,680 $27,270 $2,404 $24,866
2021 $2,680 $25,004 $2,204 $22,800
2020 $2,320 $23,638 $2,084 $21,554
2019 $1,747 $22,529 $1,986 $20,543
2018 $1,837 $15,673 $1,871 $13,802
2017 $1,789 $15,000 $1,791 $13,209
2016 $2,536 $21,080 $1,757 $19,323
2015 $1,283 $21,080 $1,757 $19,323
2014 $1,398 $22,430 $2,196 $20,234
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Halstead

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (815) 670-3550

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Halstead
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Adam Deases

    Knodle Realty Group, LLC

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202301259

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 11-01-454-013

Illinois Winnebago County Loves Park 61111 Martin Shorewood

243 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL

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