NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $599,000 - $717,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,902 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 19, 2025

Last sale price $617,500 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,412/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Wood Flooring
  • Game Room
  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of September 2025

Just in time for summer! Enjoy panoramic views of Pistakee Lake! Imagine waking up to the sight of glistening water and breathtaking sunrises from the comfort of your own arts and crafts style cottage home! The master suite, great room & kitchen all overlook the lake. The home is oozing with vintage charm (wooden cove ceilings, stone fireplace, brass door knobs). The home includes two pins and nearly 3/4 acre of land to add to its appeal, providing potential for additional space or expansion opportunities. Enjoy various water activities such as boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the shore. It's a perfect setting for those who appreciate the tranquility and recreational opportunities that come with lakeside living.The convenience of being able to walk to the Backyard Bar & Marina for lunch or dinner is another enticing feature. Home offered AS IS. All stained/leaded glass excluded.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Nelson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475147074 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Faust

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475167550

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,890

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,902 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Johnsburg Elementary School
  • Johnsburg Junior High School
  • Johnsburg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,890

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0.68 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1902
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Den, Game Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 327
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1510
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnsburg Elementary School
  • High School: Johnsburg High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Johnsburg Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Dimensions: 29621
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12890.08
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Schafer Patricia and Tollefsen Virginia Snite
Bought by
Faust Family Revocable Trust and Faust
Seller's Agent
Jackie Nelson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sara Faust
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$617,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,500
-11.79%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$649,898

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Schafer Patricia
Bought by
Schafer Patricia and Tollefsen Virginia Snite

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1996
Sold by
Zeman Susan
Bought by
Schafer Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.85%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Faust Family Revocable Trust $617,500 Fidelity National Title
Schafer Patricia -- None Listed On Document
Schafer Patricia $212,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schafer Patricia $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $617,500 -11.8% $325 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $700,000 -- $368 / 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
2024 $11,556 $180,396 $65,164 $115,232
2023 $11,266 $161,616 $58,380 $103,236
2022 $10,563 $143,670 $54,161 $89,509
2021 $10,059 $133,796 $50,439 $83,357
2020 $9,746 $128,218 $48,336 $79,882
2019 $9,585 $121,753 $45,899 $75,854
2018 $9,291 $116,232 $43,818 $72,414
2017 $7,722 $109,086 $41,124 $67,962
2016 $8,215 $101,950 $38,434 $63,516
2013 -- $100,374 $37,840 $62,534
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12373056

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-17-127-002

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