$425,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2024
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,924 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$221 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Slip
  • Deck
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Community Lake
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2024

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE ON THE UPPER FOX RIVER. THIS LOVELY RIVERFRONT PROPERTY WITH 116 FEET OF RIVER FRONTAGE IS LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE STRATTON LOCK AND DAM ALONG THE EAST SHORE OF THE RIVER. GORGEOUS EVER-CHANGING SUNSET VIEWS ARE MUCH TO BE DESIRED. ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE CHAIN O'LAKES AND BEAUTIFUL LOWER RIVER JUST MINUTES AWAY. FABULOUS SAND BEACH ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR SWIMMING AND OFFERS A SWIM RAFT. THIS CHARMING FOUR BEDROOM, TWO FULL BATH HOME IS LARGER THAN IT LOOKS. EXPANSIVE FOX RIVER FRONT LOT FEATURES PERMANENT PIER, NEW STONE AND STEEL SEAWALLS AND BEAUTIFUL NEW STONE FIRE PIT. THERE'S SO MUCH SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING ON THE 42X31 TWO-TIER DECK OR MAKE IT YOUR OWN PEACEFUL HAVEN FOR QUIET DAYS IN THE SUN. FRENCH DOORS OPEN TO THE DINING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN CABINETS AND SHELVING. LIVING ROOM OFFERS A HARBOR VIEW. EATING AREA IS COMPLEMENTED BY SKYLIGHT AND BAY WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE RIVER. ALL WITH BAMBOO FLOORING. SPACIOUS UPDATED KITCHEN WITH MANY CABINETS, TILE BACKSPLASH, AMPLE GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. TILE FLOOR CONTINUES TO THE OFFICE WITH BUILT-IN DESK, CABINETS AND LARGE CLOSET. FAMILY ROOM FEATURES HIGH CEILINGS, TWO LARGE CLOSETS, EXTERIOR DOOR AND ACCESS TO LAUNDRY AREA WITH BUILT-IN BAR, REFRIGERATOR, WASHER, DRYER AND 200 AMP ELECTRICAL PANEL. LARGE UTILITY CLOSET HAS FURNACE AND WATER HEATER. FOURTH BEDROOM WITH BIG CLOSET AND NICELY UPDATED FULL BATH WITH TUB ARE ALSO ON THE FIRST FLOOR. PLUS THERE'S THREE MORE SECOND LEVEL BEDROOMS AND FULL BATH. MASTER BEDROOM OFFERS LARGE CLOSET AND CROWN MOLDING. NICELY UPDATED BATHROOM IS JUST OFF THE MASTER BEDROOM. SECOND BEDROOM IS ALL KNOTTY PINE WITH BUILT-IN CABINETS, CLOSETS AND RIVER & HARBOR VIEWS. THIRD BEDROOM IS PERFECT FOR THE KIDS WITH BUILT-IN CUBBIES AND TWO PORTHOLES TO WATCH THE ADULTS BELOW. SO MUCH SPACE TO OFFER YOUR GUESTS! PLENTY OF STORAGE AREAS WITHIN THE HOME. PLUS THE 2-1/2 CAR GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR PARKING IN THE SIDE YARD. IF YOU HAVEN'T FOUND YOUR PRIVATE GET-AWAY YOU SHOULD SEE THIS PROPERTY NOW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Karnes

All Waterfront Real Estate Plus License #475140419 Listed on: 07/30/2024

Co-Listed By

Robyn Eichler

All Waterfront Real Estate Plus License #475141354

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Ambrogio

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #471005903

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x72x115x115x45x45x121
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • River Front
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,924 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Oakhurst Subdivision, Riverfront Floorplan
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,483

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Oakhurst
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • 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: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1924
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1924
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1924
  • Total Sq Ft: 1924
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 415
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1509
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 449000
  • Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage, River Front, Water Rights, Water View, Dock
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Details: None/NA
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: N/A
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 1401376002
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 43X72X115X115X45X45X121
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12482.62
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 528
  • Othr Public Sch: McHenry County College

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Schmid Gregory and Schmid Madeline A
Bought by
Lane Brett
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Karnes
All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
Buyer's Agent
Paul Ambrogio
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$420,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.06%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$336,837
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,772

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2011
Sold by
Witte Jeff A
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2002
Sold by
Podgor Donald L and Podgor Linda Ehmke
Bought by
Witte Jeffery A and Witte Julie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2000
Sold by
Wulf John M
Bought by
Podgor Donald L and Podgor Linda Ehmke

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $425,000 First American Title
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Warranty Deed $200,000 Plm Title Company
Warranty Deed $187,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $56,100 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $405,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $76,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Sold $425,000 -5.3% $221 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2024 07/30/24 For Sale $449,000 -- $233 / 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 $10,968 $137,857 $44,693 $93,164
2023 $10,742 $123,628 $40,080 $83,548
2022 $10,089 $113,057 $36,653 $76,404
2021 $9,716 $105,997 $34,364 $71,633
2020 $9,655 $102,820 $33,334 $69,486
2019 $9,431 $97,756 $31,692 $66,064
2018 $9,865 $91,824 $29,769 $62,055
2017 $9,726 $87,971 $28,520 $59,451
2016 $9,613 $83,934 $27,211 $56,723
2013 -- $79,881 $25,897 $53,984
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12125907

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-01-376-003