Denise Sowder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 349-6152
69 Total Sales
1 in Wauconda
$175,000 Price
453 Willow Rd Wauconda, IL 60084
Wauconda AreaEstimated Value: $320,353
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,998
Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Living Room
- Central Air
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- 4-minute walk to Larkdale Park Playground
About This Home
As of November 2025Well-Maintained Raised Ranch in Wauconda. Pride of ownership shows in this exceptionally kept home with the same family since 1964. Located just minutes from gorgeous downtown where you can enjoy abundant entertainment and waterfront dining on beautiful Bangs Lake! Many updates over the years including Windows/Siding and Main Level Remodel in 2004, Furnace and A/C 2016, Gutters w/ 4" Downspouts 2021, Fridge 2021, New Roof 2022, New Driveway 2022 and New 100 amp panel 2023. Add in the functional layout, oversized 2 car garage, top rated school district and you have the ideal move-in ready home. Don't miss your opportunity to own a solid home in booming Wauconda. COME TAKE A LOOK TODAY! (Listing Agent related to seller.)
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475189303 Listed on: 10/15/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,344
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 7,797 Sq Ft Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,998 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Natural lighting in basement
Schools
- Robert Crown Elementary School
- Matthews Middle School
- Wauconda Comm High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Larkdale Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 15, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Mills Gary W
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erik Mills
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Christine Currey
RE/MAX SUBURBAN
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.16%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,353
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%
Original Mortgage
$282,150
Outstanding Balance
$279,989
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,364
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Bmo Harris Bank N A
Bought by
Mills Gary W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Mills Gary W
Bought by
Bmo Harris Bank Na and Harris Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Mills Audrey F
Bought by
Mills Gary M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 1995
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Mills Audrey F
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Wauconda, IL
-
Denise Sowder
-
Diane Boese
Diane Boese
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 998-4377
53 Total Sales
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$930,000 Price
-
Darren Allen
Darren Allen
Real Broker LLC
(224) 507-1815
292 Total Sales
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-
Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,078 Total Sales
3 in Wauconda
$170K - $360K Price Range
-
Jacquelyn Jenke
Jacquelyn Jenke
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(219) 666-8254
72 Total Sales
1 in Wauconda
$255,000 Price
-
Dana Bulliner
Dana Bulliner
Baird & Warner
(844) 998-4929
57 Total Sales
2 in Wauconda
$320K - $385K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $297,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| Mills Gary W | -- | None Available | |
| Mills Gary W | -- | None Available | |
| Bmo Harris Bank Na | -- | None Available | |
| Mills Gary M | -- | -- | |
| Mills Audrey F | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $282,150 | ||
| Previous Owner | Mills Gary W | $80,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mills Gary W | $70,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mills Audrey F | $30,165 | |
| Previous Owner | Amcore Investment Group Na | $15,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Amcore Investment Group Na | $10,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 11/20/25 | Sold | $297,000 | -4.2% | $149 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2025 10/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | For Sale | $309,900 | -- | $155 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,344 | $81,212 | $14,317 | $66,895 |
| 2024 | $5,344 | $76,077 | $13,412 | $62,665 |
| 2023 | $3,125 | $63,219 | $11,146 | $52,073 |
| 2022 | $3,125 | $54,008 | $13,578 | $40,430 |
| 2021 | $3,170 | $51,033 | $12,830 | $38,203 |
| 2020 | $3,231 | $48,640 | $12,228 | $36,412 |
| 2019 | $3,007 | $45,970 | $11,557 | $34,413 |
| 2018 | $3,313 | $40,100 | $12,183 | $27,917 |
| 2017 | $3,331 | $39,636 | $12,042 | $27,594 |
| 2016 | $3,655 | $37,534 | $11,403 | $26,131 |
| 2015 | $3,403 | $34,457 | $10,468 | $23,989 |
| 2014 | $3,287 | $35,369 | $7,610 | $27,759 |
| 2012 | $2,810 | $34,150 | $7,280 | $26,870 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Erik Mills
Seller's Agent in 2025
Erik Mills
HomeSmart Connect LLC
35 Total Sales
-
Christine Currey
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christine Currey
RE/MAX
(847) 754-0468
666 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12491048
APN: 09-26-101-024
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