$338,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,524 Sq Ft
1978 Built

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Property is near park
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of September 2025

Step inside the welcoming foyer of this spacious Pistakee Terrace Bi-Level & prepare to be wowed! Boasting roughly 2500 sqft of beautifully-updated living & entertaining spaces, an expansive backyard w/ serene wildlife views & lots of convenient storage - you won't want to miss out on the chance to call this one HOME! You're going to fall in love w/ the open floorplan & spacious, sun-filled rooms that make this home the perfect backdrop for relaxing, entertaining & hosting memorable gatherings! Enjoy interacting w/ guests as they seamlessly mingle inside & out through the sliding patio doors overlooking the massive multi-level deck leading to the sprawling, fully-fenced backyard w/ firepit. Weather not cooperating? You've got that covered, too, when you head down to the cozy LL FR & Rec Room w/ wet bar & lots of space for indoor activities & fun. There is so much to love here! This home has been lovingly cared for w/ the following updates over the years: New paint & carpet in bedrooms, freshly painted deck & driveway resealed (2025), Completely new Kitchen w/ 36" cabinets, stainless appliances & stunning granite countertops (2024), Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (2024), fence (2021), Complete Primary BR Bath update (2020), New Roof (2018), New H20 Heater (2017). Older updates include new vinyl-clad windows, Furnace & A/C. (2006) This home is conveniently situated on a large, level 80 x 150 lot in the highly-desirable Johnsburg School District & a wonderful lake community w/ water access at the private, members-only Pistakee Terrace Home Owners Assoc Park just 4 blocks away, where you can enjoy all the excitement that living near the incredible Chain-O-Lakes offers! Sunnyside Memorial Park w/ a playground, picnic shelter, basketball court, soccer fields, sledding hill w/ new tennis/pickleball courts coming soon is also just 5 blocks away! All this & so much more! Want to live in a wonderful community close to shopping, dining, recreation, entertaining? Check, check, check & check!!! Low unincorporated McHenry County taxes, too! What are you waiting for? Get here now & start enjoying the fun, carefee & lazy days of summer that you've dreamed of in this beautiful golf-cart/lake-community home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elaine Johnson

Sundance Real Estate LLC License #475138232 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Conor McDowell

RE/MAX Plaza License #475205316

RE/MAX Plaza

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 150
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,524 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake rights
  • Pistakee Terrace Subdivision
  • Property managed by PISTAKEE TERRACE HOME OWNER'S ASSOC

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,452

Year Built

Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Subdivision Name: Pistakee Terrace
  • Year Built: 1978
  • 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: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2524
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Storage, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2524
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Square Footage Comments: County Assessor provided the following square footage: Upper (1320sqft) & Basement (1204sqft)
  • Total Sq Ft: 2524
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Water Rights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 35
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: PISTAKEE TERRACE HOME OWNER'S ASSOC
  • Management Contact Name: N/A
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights, Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 150
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5452
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Ansell Melissa
Bought by
Knutz Kevin L and Knutz Terese A
Seller's Agent
Elaine Johnson
Sundance Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Conor McDowell
RE/MAX Plaza
List Price
$354,900
Sold Price
$338,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-4.76%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$341,128

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,128
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%
Original Mortgage
$270,400
Outstanding Balance
$270,400
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,728

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2018
Sold by
Ansell John P and Ansell Melissa J
Bought by
Ansell Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Mullen Charles M
Bought by
Ansell John P and Ansell Melissa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,276
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $338,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed $28,500 First American Title
Warranty Deed $137,500 Plm Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,276 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Sold $338,000 -4.8% $134 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $354,900 -- $141 / 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 $5,452 $89,491 $6,324 $83,167
2023 $5,304 $79,958 $15,768 $64,190
2022 $5,175 $74,179 $14,628 $59,551
2021 $4,927 $69,081 $13,623 $55,458
2020 $4,770 $66,201 $13,055 $53,146
2019 $4,695 $62,863 $12,397 $50,466
2018 $4,359 $57,719 $11,835 $45,884
2017 $4,227 $54,170 $11,107 $43,063
2016 $4,167 $50,626 $10,380 $40,246
2013 -- $49,842 $10,219 $39,623
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12422204

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-07-428-013

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