$850,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2025
6 Beds
7 Baths
4,400 Sq Ft
1997 Built

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Stables
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Prairie View Grade School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2025

Over 2 Acres of Private Estate Living where Nature meets luxury! This sprawling custom cedar & stone ranch with finished walk-out basement. - brimming with character, craftsmanship, and modern updates. From handcrafted archways and built-in grandfather clock to brilliant stained glass and custom woodwork, every detail tells a story. The huge primary suite boasts maple, black walnut & marble fireplace, built-in entertainment center, and a spa-like bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub. Enjoy morning coffee on the new private composite deck overlooking serene, wooded grounds. The second bedroom also features a private suite offering a brand-new bath and private sunroom with new windows. The professionally updated kitchen features white hickory cabinetry, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, large island, and sunny table space. Gather in the sunken living room with wall-to-wall windows and Castle Rock stone fireplace, or work from home in the spacious den with built-ins and cherry wood floors. A screened-in porch with new windows is perfect for rainy days. The walk-out basement is an entertainer's dream with radiant heat, custom wet bar, pool table space, family room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. Step outside to a backyard oasis with in-ground pool, pergola, and stamped concrete patio. A newer detached garage workshop & coach house offers incredible flexibility - the heated main level fits 5 cars with 12-ft doors and 14-ft ceilings, while the finished second floor boasts 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, hardwood floors, and its own fireplace - ideal for guests, in-laws, or a private second residence. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, this property offers year-round beauty - especially in the fall. Car lift excluded but available for purchase. Your private estate awaits, schedule your showing today before this one gets away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Stolfe

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475174420 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Kopp

eXp Realty - Geneva License #471019024

eXp Realty - Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Prairie View Grade Elementary School
  • Prairie Knolls Middle School
  • Central High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Stables

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Well
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Community Pool
  • Horse Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,043

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Attribution Contact: (224) 699-5002
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s), Panel Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4400
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Foyer, Sun Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s), Screens, Wood Frames, Some Stained Glass
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Pool, Stable(s), Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Prairie View Grade School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Prairie Knolls Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 92736
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16043.24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2019
Closed on
Dec 4, 2019
Sold by
Marino Laurene and Marino Kevin
Bought by
Knowles Heather R and Knowles Ryan P
Seller's Agent
Melissa Bowers
Realty Group Marino
Buyer's Agent
Scott Blockowicz
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$484,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$459,800
Outstanding Balance
$414,844
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$401,162

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1995
Sold by
Choi Ja K
Bought by
Marino Laurene
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $484,000 Old Republic Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $459,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Sold $850,000 +1.3% $193 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $839,000 +73.3% $191 / Sq Ft
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Sold $484,000 -3.0% $110 / Sq Ft
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2019 09/10/19 For Sale $499,000 +3.1% $113 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Off Market $484,000 -- --
08/17/2019 08/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2019 07/16/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $113 / 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 $16,043 $213,161 $34,455 $178,706
2023 $14,462 $180,638 $31,167 $149,471
2022 $14,376 $172,184 $27,408 $144,776
2021 $14,003 $163,495 $26,479 $137,016
2020 $13,968 $160,557 $26,003 $134,554
2019 $13,980 $158,481 $25,667 $132,814
2018 $12,429 $142,211 $25,830 $116,381
2017 $11,833 $137,080 $25,175 $111,905
2016 $12,539 $133,828 $24,578 $109,250
2015 -- $133,828 $24,578 $109,250
2014 -- $125,207 $24,578 $100,629
2013 -- $126,728 $24,998 $101,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12441799

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-25-176-009