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Seller's Agent in 2025
Stephen Poltera
Poltera, Stephen
(815) 575-6869
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
38441 N 7th Ave Spring Grove, IL 60081
Northeast Fox Lake Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
890
Sq Ft
0.52
Acres
Highlights
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Skylights
- Laundry Room
- Screened Porch
- Living Room
- Bathroom on Main Level
About This Home
As of May 2025A rare. one-time opportunity, to get TWO HOUSES (totaling approx. 1500 sq. ft.) and FIVE out buildings for ONE money (less than 45,000 dollars per house). Houses are located on private, nearly, fully fenced-in (approx. 600 feet of fence), OVER 1/2 ACRE lot (one PIN) on paved, dead-end street in a neighborhood of upscale homes. Per the Lake County Central Permit Facility located in Libertyville, IL, "the second single-family dwelling unit is properly considered LEGALLY nonconforming" and is allowed to remain on the property as described in letter (SELLER has letter from LAKE COUNTY indicating this). HOUSE CLOSEST TO STREET, with approximately 608 square feet, has front and rear decks, foyer, kitchen, bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), bedroom, and large living room. REAR 1.5 STORY HOUSE with newer roof has approximately 890 square feet with screened porch (with 6-foot wide french door accessing porch), large kitchen (with high-end, expensive " SCHROCK handcrafted cabinetry" - kitchen cabinets and TWO SKYLIGHTS), large bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), large living room and 2 bedrooms (one extra large on second floor). The electric meter and gas meter servicing BOTH HOUSES have been REMOVED by the utility companies (thereby providing NO electricity or natural gas to property for inspections or any other reasons). The as-is refrigerators and as-is stoves are included in purchase price and the TWO boats, lawn mower, rototiller and extension ladder located on property will be removed by seller prior to closing (ALL OTHER PERSONAL property located on property at closing will be INCLUDED IN SALE). The entire property including BOTH HOUSES AND FIVE OUT BUILDINGS are AS-IS AND SHOWN, NEEDING REPAIRS with DUE-DILIGENCE REQUIRED. Potential property options are: 1) owner-occupy both houses, 2) owner-occupy one house and rent income from second house, 3) rent income from BOTH HOUSES. Photos 17-35 are REAR HOUSE and photos 36-48 are FRONT HOUSE.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Poltera, Stephen License #471002842 Listed on: 01/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.52 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 150 x 150
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 890 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Storm Doors
- Range
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Outbuilding
Schools
- Grant Community High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Jozwiak Scott R
Bought by
Esquivel Isela and Alva Michael
Seller's Agent
Stephen Poltera
Poltera, Stephen
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Poltera
Poltera, Stephen
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-46.11%
Views
547
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1797.00%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 21, 2018
Closed on
Feb 13, 2019
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Jozwiak Scott R
Seller's Agent
Frank Richier
Brokerocity Inc
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Poltera
Poltera, Stephen
List Price
$27,000
Sold Price
$26,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$750
-2.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.96%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2018
Sold by
Martinez Karen M and Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 1997
Sold by
Martinez Daniel R and Martinez Kaern M
Bought by
Martinez Daniel R and Martinez Karen M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $70,000 | First American Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $27,009 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $20,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Sold | $70,000 | -22.1% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/28/2025 03/28/25 | Price Changed | $89,895 | -10.0% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Price Changed | $99,899 | -23.1% | $112 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2025 01/28/25 | For Sale | $129,900 | +394.9% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 02/15/2019 02/15/19 | Sold | $26,250 | -2.8% | $20 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2018 12/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/21/2018 11/21/18 | For Sale | $27,000 | -- | $20 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,241 | $59,154 | $7,223 | $51,931 |
| 2023 | $4,241 | $52,968 | $6,468 | $46,500 |
| 2022 | $4,648 | $56,083 | $13,351 | $42,732 |
| 2021 | $4,465 | $52,331 | $12,458 | $39,873 |
| 2020 | $4,396 | $50,886 | $12,114 | $38,772 |
| 2019 | $4,154 | $48,663 | $11,585 | $37,078 |
| 2018 | $2,982 | $45,356 | $8,377 | $36,979 |
| 2017 | $2,931 | $43,172 | $7,974 | $35,198 |
| 2016 | $3,098 | $41,663 | $7,695 | $33,968 |
| 2015 | $3,100 | $40,603 | $7,499 | $33,104 |
| 2014 | $3,309 | $43,922 | $11,189 | $32,733 |
| 2012 | $3,399 | $45,645 | $11,189 | $34,456 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Frank Richier
Brokerocity Inc
(847) 909-0332
40 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12279271
APN: 01-33-408-013
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