$271,500
SOLD AUG 20, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,981 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Earth Berm
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 304 Thornes Street - a unique and energy-efficient earth-sheltered home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with nearly 2,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. This move-in ready residence offers numerous upgrades, including a brand-new 30-year roof, new air conditioning, updated sump pump, and an electric vehicle charging station for added convenience. Inside, you'll find an open-concept kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, and a spacious layout that flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, all enhanced by durable and stylish luxury vinyl flooring. Designed with sustainability and efficiency in mind, this home's earth-sheltered construction offers natural insulation and year-round comfort. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood with easy access to parks, schools, and major highways. Additionally, the adjacent lot is also available (off-market), offering a rare opportunity to expand your living space or investment potential. Smartly upgraded, environmentally conscious, and ideally located - this home is ready for its next chapter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Pawlak

Keller Williams Experience License #475144278 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Keller Williams Experience

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Bempah

Real Broker LLC License #475175881

Real Broker LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,204

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x150
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Earth Berm
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,981 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Schools

  • Rockdale Elementary School
  • Joliet Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,204

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Hillside
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Hillside
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 1981
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer, Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1981
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • List Price: 275000
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: None
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rockdale Elementary School
  • High School: Joliet Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Rockdale Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 84

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 3007202020130000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5204.28
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Ummaa Llc
Bought by
Rucker Antonio W
Seller's Agent
Ayesha Zeeshan
RE/MAX Action
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Pawlak
Keller Williams Experience
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.02%
Views
101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$218,250
Outstanding Balance
$212,816
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,580

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2022
Sold by
Chaudhry Mohammad
Bought by
Ummaa Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of Will County Illinois
Bought by
Easter Emily Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Rathbun Emily and Estate Of Anthony Ratbun Sr
Bought by
Easter Emily Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2004
Sold by
Moore Laura D and Rathbun Anthony J
Bought by
Rathbun Anthony

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1997
Sold by
Colnar Terry L
Bought by
Richner Robert E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $108,318 Ummaa Llc
Administrators Deed -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $218,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,068 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $271,500 -1.3% $137 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $275,000 +22.2% $139 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Sold $225,000 -3.0% $91 / Sq Ft
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2022 12/09/22 For Sale $232,000 +3.1% $94 / Sq Ft
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Off Market $225,000 -- --
11/11/2022 11/11/22 For Sale $232,000 -- $94 / 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
2023 $4,950 $69,033 $3,066 $65,967
2022 $4,640 $62,445 $2,773 $59,672
2021 $3,856 $58,322 $2,590 $55,732
2020 $3,636 $55,387 $2,460 $52,927
2019 $3,398 $51,475 $2,286 $49,189
2018 $3,178 $47,565 $2,112 $45,453
2017 $2,568 $43,245 $1,920 $41,325
2016 $2,419 $39,834 $1,760 $38,074
2015 $2,244 $37,350 $1,650 $35,700
2014 $2,244 $37,150 $1,650 $35,500
2013 $2,244 $38,613 $1,818 $36,795
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12367500

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 30-07-20-202-012