$925,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2022
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,431 Sq Ft
1.09 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Slip
  • Heated Floors
  • Boat Dock
  • In Ground Pool
  • 1.09 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of July 2022

WELCOME TO THIS MAGNIFICIENT WATERFRONT LOG-SIDED HOME! IT IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND! 5431 SQUARE FEET OF ARTISAN CRAFTMANSHIP HOME OFFERS A BACKYARD OASIS SITUATED ON OVER 1 ACRE, NESTLED ON A PRIVATE POND, INCLUDING INGROUND POOL, GAZEBO, SHED, FIRE PIT, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND DOCK! 4 BEDROOMS AND 4.1 BATHS THIS PLACE IS A 10+ AND HAS EVERYTHING! Open floor plan with stunning 2 story lakefront windows! The homes sits on the highest point in the neighborhood and has stunning views in the front & backyard! Enjoy the mornings sitting on your front porch and the evenings enjoying the backyard with incredible sunset views! Gourmet kitchen was just updated in 2021 with cabinets, flooring and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is open to the living room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace that is open to 2nd floor loft. There are 3 ensuite bedrooms. One on the main level with french doors that open on to the deck. The main floor is completed by an office, den and laundry room! There is an incredible open stairway that leads you upstairs to an open loft area with a sitting & office space. The 2nd ensuite has an updated bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool & shower. The 3rd ensuite is also located on the 2nd level with ample closet space and it's own full bath. The finished walkout basement hosts the 2nd of the stone fireplaces in the cozy family room along with a custom built bar, game area, 4th bedroom, full bath, workroom, 2 large storage areas and sliding doors that lead out to a patio area overlooking the pool & lake. The owners spared no expense in this glorious backyard. In 2019, an additional 6/10ths of an acre was added to enhance the backyard space. You can take a lighted stone step path down to the private lake! Quiet, private country location yet close to Metra/City! The owner installed a 4 Zone theatre/entertainment system that is hooked up in the family room, great room, bar area & patio pool area. Whole house generator installed in 2018. In 2019, 2 new furnaces, 2 A/C & 2 Humidfiers along with all new interior shutters, rods and window coverings, new washer & dryer. In 2021, new carpet in loft, living room, office & tv room and new garage doors & openers. Other recently added items are whole house generator, new sump pump and installed cables in trees to prevent branches from falling on home. There is also a Lighting Protection System that has been installed on the home. This one of a kind home is truly remarkable! COME SEE ALL THIS HOME HAS TO OFFER AND MUCH MORE!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Festen

Compass License #475180889 Listed on: 06/07/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Festen

Compass License #475180889 Listed on: 06/07/2022

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,455

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x137x163x72x192x60x304
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,431 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Water Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Schools

  • Hilltop Elementary School
  • Mchenry Middle School
  • Mchenry High School-East Campus

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Custom
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,455

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Log
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 5431
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Den, Deck, Foyer, Loft, Office, Storage, Workshop
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3454
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Boat Slip, In Ground Pool, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • List Price: 950000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lake Front, Landscaped, Water Rights, Water View
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Log

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 6
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hilltop Elementary School
  • High School: Mchenry High School-East Campus
  • Middle/Junior School: Mchenry Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 81X137X163X72X192X60X304
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15455.34
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2022
Closed on
Jul 13, 2022
Sold by
Sarah J Slagh Balacek Declaration Of Tru
Bought by
Vasylyshyn Andriy and Roman Gushpit
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Festen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Festen
Compass
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.63%
Current Estimated Value
$902,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Fry Gregory J and Fry Ellen
Bought by
Slagh Balacek Sarah J and Sarah J Slagh Balacek Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2013
Closed on
Feb 21, 2014
Sold by
Speer Edward H
Bought by
Sarah J Slagh Balacek Trust
Seller's Agent
Pete Eichler
All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
Buyer's Agent
Pete Eichler
All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-4.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2013
Sold by
Speer Patricia E
Bought by
Speer Edward H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2006
Sold by
Speer Edward H and Speer Patricia H
Bought by
Speer Edward H and Speer Patricia H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2003
Sold by
Wier Robert I
Bought by
Speer Edward H and Speer Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,500
Interest Rate
6.06%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $925,000 Baird & Warner Title
Warranty Deed $2,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $440,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $105,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $314,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $77,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $310,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $315,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $306,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $233,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $427,680 Unknown
Previous Owner $73,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Sold $925,000 -2.6% $170 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 For Sale $950,000 +115.9% $175 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Sold $440,000 -4.3% $81 / Sq Ft
12/30/2013 12/30/13 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2013 12/30/13 For Sale $459,900 -- $85 / 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 $16,921 $219,562 $62,649 $156,913
2023 $16,459 $196,705 $56,127 $140,578
2022 $15,785 $182,489 $52,071 $130,418
2021 $15,047 $169,947 $48,492 $121,455
2020 $14,245 $162,863 $46,471 $116,392
2019 $14,039 $154,651 $44,128 $110,523
2018 $16,682 $164,107 $42,127 $121,980
2017 $17,985 $168,546 $39,537 $129,009
2016 $17,444 $157,519 $36,950 $120,569
2013 -- $142,721 $36,378 $106,343
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11427799

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-20-176-010