NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Merrill Ave Loves Park, IL 61111

Martin Shorewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $252,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,548 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2017

Last sale price $94,500 $61 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,385/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2017

Beautiful renovation. Brick Cape Cod, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2+ car garage with workshop. New roof, new kitchen. Double lot. Hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplace. Harlem schools. Low tax rate. Close to bus route. All appliances stay. Home warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Lunde

Gambino Realtors License #475129518 Listed on: 09/23/2016

Co-Listed By

Christine Smith

Real Broker, LLC License #475152617

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Knodle

Knodle Realty Group, LLC License #471019506

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,548 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,570

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Wooded
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Stove/Cooktop
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1548
  • Front: 82.5
  • General Features: Deck, Home Warranty, Main Floor Master
  • Legal Description: Lot 54-55 Jackson Re-Sub
  • Lot Acreage: 0.24
  • Lvt Date: 09/23/2016
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Rear: 82.5
  • Side 1: 128.42
  • Side 2: 128.42
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 4554
  • Elementary School: Loves Park Elementary
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Pertinent Facts: Beautiful renovation. Brick Cape Cod, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2+ car garage with workshop. New roof, new kitchen. Double lot. Hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplace. Harlem schools. Low tax rate. Close to bus route. All appliances stay. Home warranty included.
  • L O2 Brokerage Number: 478003863
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14.6x11.4, On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15.7x8.4, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16x12.1, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, Dimensions: 13.4x10.2
  • Family Room: Yes, Dimensions: 16x10.2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 8.3x15.5
  • Living Room: Yes, Dimensions: 18.5x12.6
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • 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: 1931

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Taxes: 3570

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
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Bj Apartment Rentals Llc
Bought by
Wheeler Christopher
Seller's Agent
Mike Lunde
Gambino Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Knodle
Knodle Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$94,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5.03%
Current Estimated Value
$206,037

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.29%
Original Mortgage
$89,903
Outstanding Balance
$74,088
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$131,949
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
Wheeler Christopher $94,500 Title Underwriters Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wheeler Christopher $89,903
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $94,500 -5.0% $61 / Sq Ft
12/04/2016 12/04/16 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Sale $99,500 -- $64 / 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 $3,682 $50,199 $5,630 $44,569
2023 $3,455 $44,263 $4,964 $39,299
2022 $3,298 $39,563 $4,437 $35,126
2021 $3,052 $36,276 $4,068 $32,208
2020 $2,777 $34,294 $3,846 $30,448
2019 $2,820 $32,686 $3,666 $29,020
2018 $3,337 $32,483 $3,455 $29,028
2017 $3,707 $31,088 $3,307 $27,781
2016 $3,529 $29,336 $3,245 $26,091
2015 $3,570 $29,336 $3,245 $26,091
2014 $3,116 $31,913 $4,051 $27,862
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mike Lunde

    Gambino Realtors

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  • Christine Smith

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Christine Smith

    Real Broker, LLC

    (815) 978-6519

    119 Total Sales

    Christine Smith
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  • Debbie Knodle

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Debbie Knodle

    Knodle Realty Group, LLC

    (815) 509-3452

    1 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Debbie Knodle
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201605830

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 11-01-454-053

Illinois Winnebago County Loves Park 61111 Martin Shorewood

251 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL

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