Seller's Agent in 2026
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
(847) 652-3786
3 in this area
167 Total Sales
68 Cedar Ave Lake Villa, IL 60046
Downtown Lake Villa Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,352
Sq Ft
1918
Built
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- 4-minute walk to Lake Villa Station
- 1 Fireplace
- Lakes Community High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Lehmann Park
About This Home
As of June 2026This remodeled Ranch home offers 2-bedroom, 2 full-baths, full basement and 3 Car garage with a room for your very own man cave or she shed. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and entertainers alike will fall head over heels. This isn't your average 3-car garage. complete with a cozy fireplace, new windows, laminate flooring, and fresh paint. There is a dedicated storage area. And an EV car charger has been added for the modern driver. Full of personality and move-in ready home for your next chapter. The home has been thoughtfully updated, blending its classic charm with fresh, modern finishes. The remodeled kitchen shines with new appliances, making it a space you'll love cooking in from day one. Both bathrooms have been fully refreshed with new showers, sinks, vanities, and toilets. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the entire first floor, adding warmth and elegance underfoot, while new flooring has been installed throughout the rest of the home as well. Fresh paint inside and out gives everything a crisp, clean look, and newly landscaped grounds along with new concrete sidewalks add instant curb appeal and a polished first impression. With this home you get water rights to Cedar Lake, with a beach, picnic area, restrooms, & more. It's a short distance to the Metra train, local restaurants, or spend a sunny afternoon at Lehmann Park. This is the kind of home that doesn't come along often - rich with history, loaded with updates, and nestled in one of the area's most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods. Come see it and fall in love.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams North Shore West License #475105587 Listed on: 04/20/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,363
Year Built
- Built in 1918 | Remodeled in 2025
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 200
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,352 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- 1 Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Tideland Water Rights
Schools
- Lakes Community High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- Ranch
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 20, 2026
Closed on
Jun 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Jim Starwalt
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.48%
Views
78
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
74.96%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Outstanding Balance
$276,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,789
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 12, 2023
Closed on
Jan 25, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Teresa Worklan
Coldwell Banker Hometrust, R.E
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$242,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,700
-3.08%
Views
519
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.95%
Original Mortgage
$230,090
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 11, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $345,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $242,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $276,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $230,090 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 06/22/26 | Sold | $345,000 | -5.5% | $255 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/07/2026 05/07/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/28/2026 04/28/26 | For Sale | $365,000 | +50.7% | $270 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/31/2024 01/31/24 | Sold | $242,200 | -3.1% | $179 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/08/2024 01/08/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/22/2023 12/22/23 | For Sale | $249,900 | 0.0% | $185 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/17/2023 12/17/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/16/2023 11/16/23 | Price Changed | $249,900 | -3.0% | $185 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/09/2023 10/09/23 | Price Changed | $257,500 | -6.3% | $190 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2023 09/12/23 | For Sale | $274,900 | -- | $203 / 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 | $7,180 | $79,575 | $13,409 | $66,166 |
| 2024 | $6,893 | $74,182 | $12,500 | $61,682 |
| 2023 | $6,930 | $65,543 | $11,044 | $54,499 |
| 2022 | $6,930 | $63,934 | $10,967 | $52,967 |
| 2021 | $6,618 | $59,391 | $10,188 | $49,203 |
| 2020 | $6,492 | $57,489 | $9,862 | $47,627 |
| 2019 | $7,023 | $55,251 | $9,478 | $45,773 |
| 2018 | $6,510 | $52,143 | $10,599 | $41,544 |
| 2017 | $6,132 | $50,752 | $10,316 | $40,436 |
| 2016 | $6,235 | $48,697 | $9,898 | $38,799 |
| 2015 | $6,041 | $45,481 | $9,244 | $36,237 |
| 2014 | $5,819 | $47,036 | $10,183 | $36,853 |
| 2012 | $5,352 | $47,263 | $10,232 | $37,031 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nikki Nielsen
-
Jim Starwalt
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jim Starwalt
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
(224) 627-7581
3 in this area
1,708 Total Sales
-
Teresa Worklan
Seller's Agent in 2024
Teresa Worklan
Coldwell Banker Hometrust, R.E
(847) 508-0850
2 in this area
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12624025
APN: 02-33-305-013
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