$153,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
625 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Lake
  • Ranch Style House
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2025

Waterfront property! Enjoy full access to the Chain of Lakes from this updated cottage on a double lot. Property, at .7 acres on a double lot (two parcel pins), features a small dock at the end of a private point, a large bonfire pit, apple and pear trees, and a large shed. Cottage is perfect for a summer property or starter home. Spend the warm months kayaking from your own backyard, exploring hiking trails in nearby Chain Of Lakes State Park, and visiting farm stands for fresh produce. During cooler months visit Richardson's Adventure Farm, the Volo Museum, and Wilmot Ski Resort. Fox Lake Metra Station offers monthly parking options and is an 8 minute drive down the road. The house features a large living room and kitchen, great for entertaining. The bedroom opens into the backyard via a patio door. Bedroom has a direct view of the backyard channel, although the lake levels are lowered for the winter months. The house uses a boiler system for heat and can be cooled with a single window AC unit, included in sale. Home is wired for AT&T internet and cable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Gorski

Brummel Properties, Inc. License #475196283

Last Buyer's Agent

John King

Silver Property Group, Ltd License #475126292

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,502

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x320
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 625 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Schools

  • Lotus Elementary School
  • Stanton Middle School
  • Grant Community High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,502

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 625
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 165000
  • Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lotus School
  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Stanton School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 01334060040000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X320
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2502.22
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $153,000 -7.3% $245 / Sq Ft
12/08/2024 12/08/24 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2024 11/25/24 For Sale $165,000 +26.9% $264 / Sq Ft
04/03/2023 04/03/23 Sold $130,000 -7.1% $208 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Price Changed $139,995 -12.4% $224 / Sq Ft
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $256 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Price Changed $169,900 -5.6% $272 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $179,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $2,221 $35,742 $10,282 $25,460
2022 $2,499 $36,152 $10,172 $25,980
2021 $2,366 $33,733 $9,491 $24,242
2020 $2,316 $32,802 $9,229 $23,573
2019 $2,172 $31,369 $8,826 $22,543
2018 $2,191 $31,187 $8,973 $22,214
2017 $2,158 $29,685 $8,541 $21,144
2016 $2,288 $28,648 $8,243 $20,405
2015 $2,295 $27,919 $8,033 $19,886
2014 $2,553 $30,972 $9,982 $20,990
2012 $2,461 $32,077 $9,982 $22,095
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $122,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,050 FHA
Closed $5,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $153,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $130,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $117,000 --
Trustee Deed $23,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12216983

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-33-406-003