NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Bluffwood Trail Galena, IL 61036

Estimated Value: $375,000 - $403,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,473 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2020

Last sale price $205,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,703/month

646 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • River Ridge Middle School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2020

This farmhouse-style home is set on a beautiful wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, with easy access to all the amenities of the Galena Territory and the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The home appears to be a well maintained cottage in the woods until you enter the front foyer and you experience the great open spaces, vaulted ceilings, and plenty of floor to ceiling windows that allow all the natural light to come in. The open kitchen is central to the deck, porch and great room for large family gatherings and entertaining. 4 Bedroom/4 Bath suites make it perfect for guest accommodations in the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Rental Program. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and pantry space. The Corian counters provide abundant prep space. The master suite with whirlpool tub and walk in shower is located on the first floor and is handicapped accessible. There are two bedrooms and baths on the main floor and two beds and baths in the lower level. This home can accommodate large gatherings with an over-sized, covered front porch, screened rear porch with refrigerator and direct access to the deck for viewing the 4+ acres of green space that adjoins the property. The walkout lower level spacious family room has a fireplace and game area and leads out to a new concrete patio set up with electrical for a future hot tub. Mediacom high speed Internet, cable & phone are available. The grounds are professionally landscaped for low maintenance while the home is surrounded by mature hardwoods. This home has been meticulously maintained: The roof was replaced in 2010; septic system upgraded with new tank in 2014, interior new paint February 2019. The home is being sold unfurnished; however all furnishing [with a few personal exceptions] are easily negotiated on a separate bill of sale. Sale subject to the GTA Documentation Fee. All you need to move in is your toothbrush!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Klemmt

CHOICE REALTY License #475124963 Listed on: 01/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Self

EAGLE RIDGE REALTY License #475104134

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,751

Lot Details

  • 0.89 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road

HOA Fees

  • $95 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • River Ridge Elementary And Middle School
  • River Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Gas Tank Leased
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,751

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$95 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans/Remotes, CO Detectors, Countertop-Solid Surface, Water Filteration System, Whirlpool Tub
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Country View, Panorama
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank Rented
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1371
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1102
  • Front: 135
  • General Features: Deck, Patio, Skylight(s), Laundry Basement, Porch Covered, Porch Screened
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Lot Acreage: 0.89
  • Lvt Date: 02/18/2019
  • Rear: 130
  • Side 1: 330
  • Side 2: 281
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_599
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: River Ridge
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2473
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, None
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: This farmhouse-style home is set on a beautiful wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, with easy access to all the amenities of the Galena Territory and the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The home appears to be a well maintained cottage in the woods until you enter the front foyer and you experience the great open spaces, vaulted ceilings, and plenty of floor to ceiling windows that allow all the natural light to come in. The open kitchen is central to the deck, porch and great room for large family gatherings and entertaining. 4 Bedroom/4 Bath suites make it perfect for guest accommodations in the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Rental Program. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and pantry space. The Corian counters provide abundant prep space. The master suite with whirlpool tub and walk in shower is located on the first floor and is handicapped accessible. There are two bedrooms and baths on the main floor and two beds and baths in the lower level. This home can accommodate large gatherings with an over-sized, covered front porch, screened rear porch with refrigerator and direct access to the deck for viewing the 4+ acres of green space that adjoins the property. The walkout lower level spacious family room has a fireplace and game area and leads out to a new concrete patio set up with electrical for a future hot tub. Mediacom high speed Internet, cable & phone are available. The grounds are professionally landscaped for low maintenance while the home is surrounded by mature hardwoods. This home has been meticulously maintained: The roof was replaced in 2010; septic system upgraded with new tank in 2014, interior new paint February 2019. The home is being sold unfurnished; however all furnishing [with a few personal exceptions] are easily negotiated on a separate bill of sale. Sale subject to the GTA Documentation Fee. All you need to move in is your toothbrush!
  • Rental License: Yes
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 477.014338
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 478027388
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 82.9
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1137

Schools

  • School District: River Ridge
  • Elementary School: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge
  • High School: River Ridge
  • Elementary School #2: River Ridge

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Taxes: 3751

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: River Ridge
  • School District: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2019
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Smith and Jason
Bought by
Vladea Claudia and Vladea John R
Seller's Agent
Andy Klemmt
CHOICE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Diane Self
EAGLE RIDGE REALTY
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-14.23%
Current Estimated Value
$388,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Stott David W
Bought by
Smith Jason and Smith Courtney
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-31.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Vladea Claudia $205,000 Attorney Title Gnty
Smith Jason $170,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Jason $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $205,000 -14.2% $83 / Sq Ft
10/31/2020 10/31/20 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2019 01/24/19 For Sale $239,000 +40.6% $97 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $170,000 -32.0% $69 / Sq Ft
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $249,900 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $5,763 $112,875 $2,136 $110,739
2023 $5,492 $98,650 $1,867 $96,783
2022 $5,492 $73,619 $1,393 $72,226
2021 $4,533 $68,273 $1,292 $66,981
2020 $3,882 $57,030 $1,169 $55,861
2019 $3,806 $56,076 $1,149 $54,927
2018 $3,751 $56,763 $1,163 $55,600
2017 $3,686 $56,763 $1,163 $55,600
2016 $4,710 $73,923 $8,483 $65,440
2015 $4,685 $73,923 $8,483 $65,440
2014 $4,621 $78,830 $9,046 $69,784
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 121749

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 08-108-052-00