NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $256,776

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2021

Last sale price $198,500 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,624/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • McHenry Community High School - Upper Campus Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2021

This well-maintained quaint 2 bed, 2 bath ranch in the peaceful Hickory Falls subdivision offers a spacious floor plan & is just waiting for it's next owner. This home features newer vinyl plank floors & has been recently painted. Generously sized kitchen & dining room provides plenty of space for family dinners or entertaining, with the cozy living room just steps away. Kitchen has plenty of counter space as well as breakfast bar seating. The main bedroom features a private bath & linen closet, along with French doors to the deck. Beautiful park-like fenced backyard is the ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee or to spend these warm summer evenings relaxing on the brick paver patio. Three separate lots were combined into one parcel for just over .4 acres to enjoy year-round. Extra large gate provides access to backyard for lawn mower, plus extra pad for parking. Large shed & 2 car attached heated garage with plenty of room for storage too. Home & all personal property are being sold AS-IS. Perfect starter home, investment property, or for those looking to downsize!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza License #475138708 Listed on: 07/14/2021

RE/MAX Plaza

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Thompson

REMAX Elite License #475142680

REMAX Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Harrison Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Chamber Of Commerce Association, Phone Number (815) 782-0682
  • Hickory Falls Subdivision, Ranch Floorplan
  • Property managed by Wonder Lake Master Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,694

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Hickory Falls
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 1144
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Purifier
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1144
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: French Doors,Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Dining Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Living Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • MRD_MBB: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X14
  • Bedroom 2 Window: Blinds
  • Living Room Windows: Bay Window(s),Curtains/Drapes
  • Master Bedroom Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: East
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 209900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Chain Link Fence
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame,Masonite

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Sink
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: Yes
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Management Company: Wonder Lake Master Association
  • Management Contact Name: Chamber of Commerce
  • Management Phone: 815-782-0682
  • Master Association Fee: 75

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harrison Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Harrison Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 36

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 17623.62
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1693.76
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Kaefer Gertude H and Gertrude H Kaefer Trust
Bought by
Todd Carol and Todd Gary
Seller's Agent
Emily Ruhnke
RE/MAX Plaza
Buyer's Agent
Heather Thompson
REMAX Elite
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$198,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-5.43%
Current Estimated Value
$247,944

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Kaefer Gertrude H
Bought by
Kaefer Gertrude H and Gertrude H Kaefer Trust
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
Todd Carol $198,500 None Available
Kaefer Gertrude H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Todd Carol $315,000
Closed Todd Carol $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Sold $198,500 -5.4% $174 / Sq Ft
08/21/2021 08/21/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $209,900 -- $183 / 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 -- $66,964 $15,044 $51,920
2023 $3,328 $59,993 $13,478 $46,515
2022 $3,328 $49,855 $12,504 $37,351
2021 $3,125 $46,429 $11,645 $34,784
2020 $1,694 $44,494 $11,160 $33,334
2019 $1,760 $42,250 $10,597 $31,653
2018 $1,920 $36,667 $9,196 $27,471
2017 $2,491 $34,413 $8,631 $25,782
2016 $2,383 $32,161 $8,066 $24,095
2013 -- $34,142 $7,941 $26,201
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11146643

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-06-480-020