NOT LISTED FOR SALE

685 Spruce Tree Dr Cary, IL 60013

Estimated Value: $473,000 - $573,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,754 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $354,900 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,841/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Cary Grove High School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2020

Popular Patriot Meadows of Cary. A Quaint Verseman Community of appx. 22 Custom Homes on a private cul de sac backing to farm. This beautifully maintained 2 Story Colonial is situated on a gorgeous half acre wooded lot! Enjoy the perfectly manicured lawn from the paver patio and walkways outlined with flower beds. Enter the foyer with Hardwood floors throughout the entire main floor with 6 panel solid wood doors and touches of crown moldings in the Formal Living and Dining rooms, Spacious Family room with built in custom bookcases on either side of the gas started wood-burning fireplace which opens onto the sun filled kitchen with Oak cabinets and New granite counters with lovely stone backsplash and awesome new light fixtures over the island and dinette! New SS Micro & Dishwasher. Powder room with newer vanity & granite top. Large Laundry/Mud room with Newer Washer & Dryer plus built in cabinets for storage, utility sink for quick cleanups and a large closet! Door leads out to the backyard...great for kids and pets!! This home has an electronic fence w/Collar. Access to the 3 Car Tandem garage, too! New Carpeting on the staircase and all the bedrooms and newer wood laminate floor in the hallway! Main Hall bath granite top & restoration hardware pivoting mirror! Master Bedroom suite has a large sitting room ideal for a home office, walk in closet plus New granite tops on the vanity in the master bath, Whirlpool tub & separate shower! Finished Recreation Room in the basement with built in bookcases plus a large storage/utility room and crawl space for storage! Brand New Lennox Gas Forced Air Furnace and New water softener. The Shake Roof was NEW in Oct. 2017. The entire home has been freshly painted and Move in ready! A very comfortable home and the location is truly great. Close to town, train and all levels of top rated Cary Schools. Prefer mid to end of July closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Opfer

RE/MAX Suburban License #471000593 Listed on: 05/07/2020

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Wells

RE/MAX of Barrington License #471000991

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,528

Year Built

  • 1993

Lot Details

  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,528

Year Built

1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2754
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1993
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Total Sq Ft: 4040
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1993

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Softener Owned
  • Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 30X27, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 20X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2754
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4040
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1286
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1286
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2754
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Invisible Fence
  • Acreage: 0.48

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 155
  • Elementary School: Three Oaks School
  • Middle School: Cary Junior High School
  • High School: Cary-Grove Community High School
  • Junior High Dist: 26

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 91 X 233
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 2007477023

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10960.34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jul 7, 2020
Sold by
Martin Michael J and Martin Margaret A
Bought by
Haluska Jeffery B and Haluska Kathleen M
Seller's Agent
Mary Opfer
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Paul Wells
RE/MAX of Barrington
List Price
$348,900
Sold Price
$354,900
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.72%
Current Estimated Value
$518,919

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$348,471
Outstanding Balance
$310,520
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$210,387

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Martin Margaret A
Bought by
Martin Michael J and Martin Margaret A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Martin Michael J and Martin Margaret A
Bought by
Martin Margaret A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,260
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Haluska Jeffery B $355,000 Precision Title
Martin Michael J -- --
Martin Margaret A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Haluska Jeffery B $348,471
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $170,000
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $172,843
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $284,260
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $290,000
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $275,000
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $63,000
Previous Owner Martin Michael J $227,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $354,900 +1.7% $129 / Sq Ft
05/13/2020 05/13/20 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $348,900 -- $127 / 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
2023 $11,528 $132,533 $32,909 $99,624
2022 $12,972 $144,539 $36,155 $108,384
2021 $12,379 $134,656 $33,683 $100,973
2020 $11,536 $129,889 $32,491 $97,398
2019 $11,296 $124,320 $31,098 $93,222
2018 $10,625 $114,845 $28,728 $86,117
2017 $10,401 $108,192 $27,064 $81,128
2016 $10,870 $101,475 $25,384 $76,091
2013 -- $89,262 $23,680 $65,582
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10708648

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-07-477-023