$425,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

295 County Highway 8 Congerville, IL 61729

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,980 Sq Ft
297,079 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • 6.82 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Eureka High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of September 2025

Lovely one owner home on 6.82 tree lined acres. 48X32 outbuilding w/concrete floor, heating and air. Five bedrooms, 3 full baths and a finished walkout basement. Eat-in kitchen, remodeled 3 years ago, includes dining area with a wood burning fireplace. Hardwood flooring 3 years. Main floor laundry. Lake view from the back deck and windows. New HVAC in 2024 and H2O heater in 2022. Roof 10-12 years. Shop roof - 5 years. Septic 15 years. Three families share the electrical for the well. The water comes from the lake. RECREATION ACCESS TO THE LAKE DOES NOT TRANSFER TO THE NEW BUYERS, ONLY THE WATER/WELL ACCESS TRANSFERS. Carbon water filter and Aqua UV light water sterilizer. The home is on natural gas not propane. All bedrooms have egress. 2nd kitchen in walkout basement could easily be removed. Aerial and dimensions are in associated docs. 5 acres farmed by neighbor, seller receives $150 cash rent per acre. Shared well electricity cost averages $100 a year.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Biros

Jim Maloof Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 309-645-1156 License #475.107541 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent RMLSA

Non-MLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 6.82 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Eureka High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Shared Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Schultz Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-15-200-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,489

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

6.82 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: Mobile: 309-645-1156
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Solid Surface Counter, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2980
  • KitchenDining: Dining/Living Combo,Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Lake View, Level, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Frame, Brick, Steel Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Septic System
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No
  • MandatoryAnnualFee: No

Schools

  • High School: Eureka

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 6.82
  • Lot Size: See associated docs
  • Parcel #: 18-15-200-014

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency Air Cond

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5488.8
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied,Senior Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 2, 2025
Sold by
Steckel Roger D and Steckel Peggy S
Bought by
Robert L And Darla S Lingle Revocable Joint T and Lingle
Seller's Agent
Mary Biros
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.73%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$442,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Steckel Jason D
Bought by
Steckel Roger D and Steckel Peggy S
Seller's Agent
Mary Biros
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.73%
Views
89

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2020
Sold by
Steckel Roger D and Steckel Peggy S
Bought by
Steckel Peggy S and Steckel Jason D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $425,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- Colonial Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- Strang Parish & Graham Ltd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $425,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $425,000 -14.8% $143 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.3% $167 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $185 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $5,489 $92,260 $13,139 $79,121
2023 $4,783 $83,855 $11,901 $71,954
2022 $4,453 $77,218 $10,901 $66,317
2021 $4,289 $72,816 $10,194 $62,622
2020 $4,091 $70,940 $9,875 $61,065
2019 $4,069 $70,720 $9,655 $61,065
2018 $4,073 $70,577 $9,512 $61,065
2017 $4,083 $69,085 $9,217 $59,868
2016 $3,829 $66,615 $8,811 $57,804
2015 $3,232 $66,085 $8,654 $57,431
2014 $3,232 $66,012 $8,581 $57,431
2013 $3,232 $64,793 $8,394 $56,399
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1259276

RMLS Alliance

APN: 18-15-200-014

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