NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Hires Trace Morton, IL 61550

Estimated Value: $290,000 - $384,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,581 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2020

Last sale price $190,500 $74 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,161/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Patio
  • Morton High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Shed

About This Home

As of June 2020

This is the home you've been waiting for nestled on a beautiful wooded lot in a quiet Morton neighborhood. This home is freshly painted and features 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, main floor family room with wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, sunroom, finished basement, tons of storage, attached garage, 36x25 pole building, and much more! The kitchen has granite counter tops, stone backsplash, and brand new stainless steel appliances. The 22x17 newly added 3 season room features vaulted ceilings and overlooks your private, wooded backyard with patio, firepit, shed, and playhouse. The Ragland 36x25 (900sq/ft) pole building built in 2009 was set back to increase driveway space with 6x6 poles drilled 8 feet down into heavy blue clay and boasts electric heat, high ceilings, fresh air ventilation system for welding, 200 amp service, 6 inch thick insulated concrete floor and pad out front.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Kensinger

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited License #475185637 Listed on: 03/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Cody

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited License #471021118

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,577

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.61

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sump Pump
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance/ well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,577

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Single Family
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Legal Description: SEC 6 T25N R3W HIRES SUBD LOT 7 & W ADJ TRACT & S 20 LOT 9 SE 1/4
  • Lvt Date: 03/09/2020
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Water Softener - Owned
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Cable Tv Available, Ceilings/Cath/Vault/Tray, Garage Door Opener(s), Solid Surface Counter Top, Ceiling Fan
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16.09x11.04, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement Foundation: Block, Full, Partially Finished
  • Master Bedroom Egress Window: Yes
  • Bathroom Master Bedroom: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14.08x11.03, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 2 Egress Window: Yes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11.06x11.03, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 3 Egress Window: Yes
  • Den: Dimensions: 13.09x11.02, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Tile
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22x11.04, On Level: Main, Flooring: Laminate
  • Informal Dining Room: Dimensions: 11.04x9.08, On Level: Main, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14.01x11.04, On Level: Main, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Dining: Breakfast Bar, Dining Informal, Pantry
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13.03x11.04, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20x13, On Level: Main, Flooring: Carpet
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 715
  • Rec Room: Dimensions: 26.01x12.03, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Tile
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 1056
  • Additional Room 1: Dimensions: 19.03x11.02, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 2: Dimensions: 21.08x16.07, On Level: Main, Flooring: Other
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 102.09
  • Finished Sq Ft: 2581
  • Total Sq Ft: 1866
  • Finished Main Level Sq Ft: 1056
  • Upper Level Finished Sq Ft: 810

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick Partial, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Amenities: Outbuilding(s), Patio, Porch/3-Season, Shed
  • Road Access: Curbs & Gutters, Paved
  • Roofing: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Heated, Oversized
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Number Cars: 6
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Electric, Forced Air, Central Air
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Community Water System, Sump Pump, Septic System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance/ Well
  • Association Annual Fee: 150
  • Annual Mandatory Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 248x114x226x119
  • Lot Description: Level, Ravine, Wooded
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subdivision: Hires Trace
  • Geo Subdivision: IL

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 4577.26
  • Parcel Id Number Tax Id: 06-06-06-400-001
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • High School School District: Morton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Stephens Ashly N
Bought by
Stephens Alec M
Current Estimated Value
$329,310

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2020
Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Grethey Tim and Grethey Jamie
Bought by
Stephens Alec M and Stephens Ashly N
Seller's Agent
Shelly Kensinger
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Cody
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
List Price
$224,000
Sold Price
$190,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,500
-14.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.59%
Original Mortgage
$171,450
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Woodmancy Ty and Woodmancy Tamara A
Bought by
Grethey Tim and Grethey Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Stephens Alec M -- None Listed On Document
Stephens Alec M $190,500 Peoria Title Llc
Grethey Tim $208,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stephens Alec M $171,450
Previous Owner Grethey Tim $166,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Sold $190,500 -4.3% $74 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2020 04/22/20 Price Changed $199,000 -4.8% $77 / Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Price Changed $209,000 -4.6% $81 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Price Changed $219,000 -2.2% $85 / Sq Ft
03/01/2020 03/01/20 For Sale $224,000 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $5,148 $88,010 $20,610 $67,400
2023 $5,148 $81,990 $19,200 $62,790
2022 $4,944 $75,290 $17,630 $57,660
2021 $4,736 $72,390 $16,950 $55,440
2020 $4,582 $71,670 $16,780 $54,890
2019 $4,577 $71,670 $16,780 $54,890
2018 $4,495 $71,670 $16,780 $54,890
2017 $4,380 $70,950 $16,610 $54,340
2016 $4,291 $70,950 $16,610 $54,340
2015 $3,624 $0 $0 $0
2013 $3,588 $68,340 $16,000 $52,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Shelly Kensinger

    RE/MAX

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Aaron Cody

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: RMAPA1213065

RMLS Alliance

APN: 06-06-06-400-001

Illinois Tazewell County Morton 61550

254 Hires Trace, Morton, IL

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