NOT LISTED FOR SALE

455 W Highplains Rd Round Lake, IL 60073

Estimated Value: $412,000 - $506,277

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,344 Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2021

Last sale price $387,500 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,581/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Ranch Style House
  • Park Campus Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

Sophisticated elegance paired with timeless design, this incredible home truly has it all! Before entering, take a moment to admire the stunning brick front exterior and the premium lot that backs to a walking path and wooded conservation area for ultimate relaxation and privacy. Enjoy entertaining your friends and family in the open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large windows & plenty of natural sunlight. The gleaming hardwood floors welcome you inside the grand two-story foyer and flow effortlessly past the formal dining room and into a spacious great room with a cozy fireplace for those cold wintry nights. The updated kitchen is sure to impress with 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an eating area. The spacious master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and a private ensuite bath with the ultimate resort-style shower! Completing the first floor is 2 additional bedrooms with ceiling fans and two-tiered closet systems. Plus, another stylish full bathroom. Next, make your way downstairs to the huge & INCREDIBLE fully finished walk-out basement that adds another 2,100 square feet of finished living space. That's 4,200 finished square footage overall! This impressive space has high ceilings and recessed lighting and features a huge rec/game room, beautiful custom bar area, French doors leading to another entertaining area and 2nd FULL kitchen, extra storage, 4th bedroom and another full bathroom. WOW!!! The sliding glass doors lead outside to the private patio and professionally landscaped backyard. Don't forget the oversized, maintenance-free and south facing composite deck with a Sunsetter awning upstairs. This space overlooks the serene conservation area and showcases the tranquility of your surroundings. This dream home also has a heated 3+ car garage and an oversized driveway. Since purchasing the home in 2017, the owner has put in just under $100K in updates. So, what's new? The better question is what's not, but here goes. The following have all been updated since 2017: roof, gutters, downspouts, high efficiency furnace, AC, humidifier with high capacity UV air sterilizer, thermostat with Wi-Fi control, two-tiered closet systems in all the bedrooms, all new appliances, custom wet bar, all new lighting including recessed lights & chandeliers, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, ceiling tiles in the basement, vinyl plank flooring in the basement, new carpet (in the basement, master bedroom and guest bedroom), two kitchen island cabinets, upgraded attic insulation, Levolor blinds, custom draperies, updated laundry room with new washer, dryer, sink, storage cabinets & hanging rack, freshly painted throughout and SO MUCH MORE! Please ask to see the entire list of updates. There's way too many! All of this and in a great location! Walking distance to highly sought after elementary and middle schools and top-rated Grayslake Central High School! Prepare to fall in love! This home is where your happily ever after begins!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherri Esenberg

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475146509 Listed on: 02/26/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Michael Esenberg

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475158049

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Minden

Baird & Warner License #475123681

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,055

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69x130x71x130
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $37 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Park School East Elementary School
  • Park School West Middle School
  • Grayslake Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Prairie Walk Subdivision, Ranch Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,055

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$37 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Prairie Walk
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2172
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 4344
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Kitchen, Foyer, Great Room, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4344
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 5036
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2172
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2172
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2172

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 387500
  • Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 440
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Park School East
  • High School: Grayslake Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Park School West
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 69X130X71X130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11055
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Hess John M and Hess Lola J
Bought by
Scott Michael J and Scott Melanie M
Seller's Agent
Sherri Esenberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ann Minden
Baird & Warner
List Price
$387,500
Sold Price
$387,500
Current Estimated Value
$464,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$232,278
Interest Rate
2.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$232,041

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2017
Sold by
Hess John and Hess Lola
Bought by
Hess John M and Hess Lola J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Walker Donald J and Walker Deborah M
Bought by
Hess John and Hess Lola

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
Nuemann Homes Inc
Bought by
Walker Donald J and Walker Deborah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Scott Michael J $387,500 Starck Title Services Llc
Hess John M -- Attorney
Hess John $300,000 First American Title
Walker Donald J $308,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scott Michael J $310,000
Previous Owner Walker Donald J $60,000
Closed Walker Donald J $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $387,500 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $387,500 -- $89 / 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 $13,070 $122,337 $19,965 $102,372
2023 $11,150 $112,092 $18,293 $93,799
2022 $11,150 $92,941 $18,745 $74,196
2021 $10,419 $89,685 $18,088 $71,597
2020 $10,627 $87,217 $17,590 $69,627
2019 $11,055 $84,350 $17,012 $67,338
2018 $10,305 $77,840 $16,232 $61,608
2017 $9,758 $70,790 $15,722 $55,068
2016 $9,683 $67,233 $14,932 $52,301
2015 $9,681 $63,029 $13,998 $49,031
2014 $9,202 $61,826 $13,664 $48,162
2012 $8,728 $62,375 $13,785 $48,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11004265

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-05-104-028