NOT LISTED FOR SALE

781 Merrill New Rd Unit 7 Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Estimated Value: $637,000 - $650,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Last Sold January 30, 2019

Last sale price $422,000

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,645/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of January 2019

Stately 4 bed 4.5 bath home in sought-after Black Walnut Trails on an expansive lot. The spacious main floor features hardwood floors, two-story living room, vaulted ceilings, and recessed lighting. The lovely kitchen boasts gleaming wood cabinetry, a large island, and matching appliances and is adjacent lovely sitting area. The separate formal dining room features white trim and wainscoting and tray ceilings and is perfect for entertaining. The living room includes a dramatic gas fireplace with 2-story white mantle surrounded by large windows. Upstairs, retreat to your master suite through French doors with vaulted ceilings and en suite master bath with dual sinks, tons of closet space, and a whirlpool tub. The full basement is partially finished with large main room, two rooms for exercise or crafts and adjoining full bathroom. The large outdoor deck is maintenance-free and overlooking a beautifully landscaped outdoor place. 3-car garage. New roof. New exterior paint. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Litrenta

Redfin Corporation Listed on: 10/11/2018

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Dickerson

Y Realty License #475141398

Y Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,548

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.28

HOA Fees

  • $35 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,548

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Sitting Room, Den, Recreation Room, Media Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 33X22, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.2853

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Association Fees: 425
  • Management Contact Name: Management
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Management

Schools

  • School District: 302
  • Elementary School: Mcdole Elementary School
  • Middle School: Kaneland Middle School
  • High School: Kaneland High School
  • Junior High Dist: 302

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 156 X 149 X 69 X 56
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1410127006

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11894.70

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Converse Joshua and Converse Stephanie
Bought by
Converse Stephanie
Current Estimated Value
$643,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Outstanding Balance
$368,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$275,519

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2018
Closed on
Jan 30, 2019
Sold by
Elston Douglas Mark and Elston Karen Michelle
Bought by
Converse Joshua and Converse Stephanie
Seller's Agent
John Litrenta
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Keith Dickerson
Y Realty
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$422,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$379,800
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2014
Sold by
Elston Douglas M and Elston Michelle
Bought by
Elston Douglas Mark and Douglas Mark Elston Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2010
Sold by
Gallaway Rodney C and Gallaway Mary F
Bought by
Elston Douglas M and Elston Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,100
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Amb Inc
Bought by
Gallaway Rodney C and Gallaway Mary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
6.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2001
Sold by
Oliver Hoffman Corp
Bought by
Amb Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
Converse Stephanie -- Servicelink
Converse Joshua $422,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Elston Douglas Mark -- None Available
Elston Douglas M $363,000 Accredited Title Services
Gallaway Rodney C $439,500 --
Amb Inc $84,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Converse Stephanie $368,000
Previous Owner Converse Joshua $379,800
Previous Owner Elston Douglas M $254,100
Previous Owner Gallaway Rodney C $229,000
Closed Gallaway Rodney C $21,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Sold $422,000 -1.8% --
12/16/2018 12/16/18 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 For Sale $429,900 -- --
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 $14,548 $179,386 $34,240 $145,146
2023 $14,092 $161,784 $30,880 $130,904
2022 $13,515 $149,357 $28,508 $120,849
2021 $13,035 $142,137 $27,130 $115,007
2020 $12,853 $139,104 $26,551 $112,553
2019 $12,661 $134,556 $25,683 $108,873
2018 $12,262 $127,470 $26,224 $101,246
2017 $11,895 $121,736 $25,044 $96,692
2016 $11,619 $116,371 $23,940 $92,431
2015 -- $117,577 $22,274 $95,303
2014 -- $112,428 $21,299 $91,129
2013 -- $110,647 $21,523 $89,124
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10106182

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-10-127-006