$475,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

3980 E 4th Rd Mendota, IL 61342

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
5.79 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 5.79 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Second Garage
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2025

WELCOME TO THIS TRULY ONE OF A KIND, EXTENSIVELY UPDATED HOME ON 5.79 PEACEFUL ACRES IN MENDOTA. ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1979 AS AN UNDERGROUND EARTH HOME, THIS PROPERTY UNDERWENT A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION IN 2000 WITH THE ADDITION OF A SECOND STORY AND HAS BEEN THOUGHTFULLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN RECENT YEARS. ~INTERIOR FEATURES: *FRESHLY RENOVATED THROUGHOUT WITH NEW FLOORING, TRIM, DOORS AND LIGHTING. *CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, CUSTOM CABINETRY, QUIET CLOSE DRAWERS, AND A LARGE ISLAND WITH SEATING FOR SIX. *GAS FIREPLACE ADDS WARMTH AND AMBIANCE *NEWER FAMILY ROOM CARPET AND FRESH PAINT *UPSTAIRS REMODEL INCLUDES NEW STAIRS WITH CUSTOM RAILING, UPDATED LIGHTING, CEILING FANS, AND MODERN FINISHES *RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLED FOR ADDED PIECE OF MIND *ADT SECURITY SYSTEM ON DOORS AND WINDOWS *NEWER WATER SOFTENER AND TANKLESS WATER HEATER *ALL HIGH END APPLIANCES STAY ~ENERGY EFFICIENCY & UTILITIES UPGRADES: * NEW FURNACE AND A/C *SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED ON GARAGE * NEW ROOF AND SIDING *NEWLY PAINTED GARAGE DOORS *NEW GAS LINE AND TUBE HEATER IN GARAGE *HEATED ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2+ CAR GARAGE BOTH WITH KEYPAD ENTRY *PRIVATE WELL & SEPTIC ~OUTDOOR OASIS: *SALT WATER IN GROUND POOL WITH NEW LINER AND NEW POOL FLOOR, AND WINTER COVER *HIGH EFFICIENCY VARIABLE TWO SPEED POOL PUMP WITH REMOTE *NEW POOL ROBOT FOR EASY MAINTENANCE *NEW FENCE AROUND POOL FOR SAFETY *FRESHLY STAINED DECK *POOL HEATER CURRENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING~STRUCTURAL HIGHLIGHTS: *ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH 14 INCH CONCRETE CEILINGS DOWNSTAIRS, IDEAL FOR A STORM SHELTER *PELLA WINDOWS WITH BUILT IN BLINDS IN THE LOWER LEVEL *PAINTED GARAGES PREPARATION FOR SOLAR INSTALLATION *BUTLER BUILDING ATTACHED SHORTLY AFTER ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION *ORIGINAL BLUEPRINTS AND CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THIS HOME SEAMLESSLY COMBINES ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES WITH RURAL CHARM AND IS MOVE IN READY WITH COUNTLESS UPDATES ALREADY COMPLETED FOR YOU. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE RETREAT, A FAMILY FRIENDLY PROPERTY, OR A HOBBYIST'S DREAM WITH ABUNDANT GARAGE SPACE, THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky McPheeters

Town & Country Realty Sales Listed on: 06/02/2025

Town & Country Realty Sales

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Jones

Zachary Jones Real Estate, LLC License #475173072

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,542

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 5.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 729x434x541x698
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Blackstone Elementary School
  • Northbrook Middle School
  • Mendota Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,542

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2800
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2800
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2800
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Workshop, Second Garage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Driveway, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Propane
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Well

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: Blackstone Elementary School
  • High School: Mendota Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Northbrook School
  • Elementary School #2: Lincoln Elementary School

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 729X434X541X698
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4542.18
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Zimmerlein Todd and Zimmerlein Monica
Bought by
Kirsteatter Jared and Kirsteatter Hallie
Seller's Agent
Becky McPheeters
Town & Country Realty Sales
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Jones
Zachary Jones Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2018
Closed on
Nov 21, 2018
Sold by
Wixom Chad T and Wixom Pamela S
Bought by
Zimmerlein Todd and Zimmerlein Monica
Seller's Agent
Joe McConville
McConville Realty and Auctioneering
Buyer's Agent
Becky McPheeters
Town & Country Realty Sales
List Price
$294,500
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-8.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.57%
Original Mortgage
$229,500
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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 $475,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $266,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $266,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $229,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $475,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $475,000 +75.9% $170 / Sq Ft
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Sold $270,000 -8.3% $96 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Sale $294,500 -- $105 / 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 $6,004 $95,641 $23,210 $72,431
2023 $4,542 $72,570 $9,091 $63,479
2022 $4,573 $72,514 $9,035 $63,479
2021 $4,510 $70,847 $8,785 $62,062
2020 $4,387 $70,800 $8,738 $62,062
2019 $4,273 $68,682 $8,443 $60,239
2018 $4,172 $64,917 $7,949 $56,968
2017 $4,425 $66,129 $8,067 $58,062
2016 $4,575 $67,289 $8,181 $59,108
2015 $2,101 $61,954 $5,131 $56,823
2012 -- $58,227 $4,774 $53,453
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12381529

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-108000