$300,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,480 Sq Ft
10,559 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$121 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • McHenry Community High School - Upper Campus Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Wonderview Park & Boat Launch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 8020 Balsam Dr and charming community of Wonder Lake Beautiful home!Open floor plan.Gourmet kitchen Korean countertops SS fridge, featuring a sleek built-in oven and microwave combo for a modern convenience and style, plenty cabinet storage space. This kitchen is thoughtfully designed with two sinks for added convenience. The main sink generously sized and ideal for washing dishes, is perfectly positioned by the kitchen window offering a pleasant view. Additionally a handy bar sink is located in the kitchen island, making it an excellent feature for meal prep. Entertaining or quick clean-ups.The space flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area, making it ideal for hosting family gathering and enjoying meals together. This home offers the ultimate convenience with spacious first-floor master suite. The master bedroom is generously sized and provides easy accessibility, perfect for a single-level living as the laundry room is also in first floor. The ensuite bathroom is a luxurious retreat, featuring a separate shower and a relaxing jacuzzi tub, creating a spa-like experience right at home! Upstairs, you'll find a cathedral celling, spacious and inviting living room-family room combination that exudes warmth and charm the centerpiece is the stunning chimney adding both Beauty and coziness to the space. Abundant natural light pours in trough large windows throughout the house creating a bright and airy atmosphere perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Two good size bedrooms and the convenience of two full and a half bathrooms. This property features an enormous four-car garage, offering ample space for vehicles, storage, or workshop. Equipped with a 240-volt power outlet, it's perfect for electric vehicle charging or heavy-duty tools. Relaxing designed paver patio, providing an ideal outdoor space for family cook-outs. New furnace with warranty, new pump for septic installed past year and aeration pump was installed past week with warranty as well. Carpets will be professionally clean. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Oliva Escutia

Keller Williams Innovate License #475197686 Listed on: 01/15/2025

Keller Williams Innovate

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Manzella

Baird & Warner License #471021737

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,729

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 10,559 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x119x60x49x74
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights

Schools

  • Valley View Elementary School
  • Parkland Middle School
  • Mchenry Campus High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake rights
  • Wonderview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,729

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Wonderview
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Oven
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Dining Combo, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2480
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Concrete (Basement)
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 256
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 256
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 256
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 299900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 7
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 30
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Water Rights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valley View Elementary School
  • High School: Mchenry Campus
  • Middle/Junior School: Parkland Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2424
  • Lot Dimensions: 81X119X60X49X74
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: Yes

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5729
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Mcdonald Thomas M
Bought by
Mackender Jacob and Lubeck Cheyanne Nicole
Seller's Agent
Oliva Escutia
Keller Williams Innovate
Buyer's Agent
Beth Manzella
Baird & Warner
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$296,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.53%
Original Mortgage
$289,275
Outstanding Balance
$288,114
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$8,520

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2018
Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Silvestri Joseph and Silvestri Tiffiny
Bought by
Mcdonald Thomas M
Seller's Agent
John Daly
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Adela Lira
Brokerocity Inc
List Price
$172,900
Sold Price
$167,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%
Original Mortgage
$164,465
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2012
Closed on
Dec 10, 2013
Sold by
Lake Carianne
Bought by
Silvestri Joseph and Forrest Tiffiney
Seller's Agent
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Elise Livingston
RE/MAX Plaza
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$98,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,400
-21.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.21%
Original Mortgage
$90,048
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2010
Sold by
Zehrung Mikealee and Zehrung Clarissa
Bought by
Lake Carrianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,554
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2007
Sold by
Zehrung Mikealee and Zehrung Clarissa
Bought by
Zehrung Mikealee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Haubold Randall L
Bought by
Zehrung Mikealee and Zehrung Clarissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,905
Interest Rate
9.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2003
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Haubold Randall L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2002
Sold by
Fontana
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1998
Sold by
Peterson Linda
Bought by
Fontana Nicholas A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,092
Interest Rate
6.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1997
Sold by
Fontana Nicholas A
Bought by
Peterson Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,828
Interest Rate
7.51%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1997
Sold by
Peterson Linda
Bought by
Fontana Nicholas A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,828
Interest Rate
7.51%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1997
Sold by
Peterson Linda
Bought by
Peterson Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Fay Michael A and Krumpen Rebecca L
Bought by
Fontana Nicholas A and Peterson Linda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,380
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Beager Luann
Bought by
Fay Michael A and Krumpen Rebecca L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,427
Interest Rate
8.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $167,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $95,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $135,000 Ticor
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $239,900 Plm Title Company
Warranty Deed $83,900 Metropolitan Title Co
Legal Action Court Order $132,140 Wheatland Title
Quit Claim Deed -- North Star Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- Universal Title Services Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $83,000 Plm Title Company
Warranty Deed $80,000 Kishwaukee Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,275 VA
Previous Owner $9,152 FHA
Previous Owner $164,465 FHA
Previous Owner $88,665 FHA
Previous Owner $90,048 FHA
Previous Owner $132,554 FHA
Previous Owner $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,905 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $36,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $209,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $148,000 Construction
Previous Owner $50,000 Construction
Previous Owner $72,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $110,504 FHA
Previous Owner $103,092 No Value Available
Previous Owner $80,828 FHA
Previous Owner $76,380 FHA
Previous Owner $69,427 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Sold $300,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $299,900 +79.0% $121 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Sold $167,500 -3.1% $97 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2018 01/24/18 For Sale $172,900 +75.5% $101 / Sq Ft
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Sold $98,500 -1.4% $57 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Price Changed $99,900 -9.1% $58 / Sq Ft
02/24/2013 02/24/13 Price Changed $109,900 -8.3% $64 / Sq Ft
11/26/2012 11/26/12 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $70 / Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 For Sale $124,900 -- $73 / 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 $5,973 $77,244 $13,044 $64,200
2023 $5,729 $69,203 $11,686 $57,517
2022 $5,378 $61,335 $10,841 $50,494
2021 $5,083 $57,120 $10,096 $47,024
2020 $4,905 $54,739 $9,675 $45,064
2019 $4,790 $51,979 $9,187 $42,792
2018 $4,544 $45,111 $7,973 $37,138
2017 $4,352 $42,338 $7,483 $34,855
2016 $4,188 $39,568 $6,993 $32,575
2013 -- $41,845 $6,884 $34,961
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12271287

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-101-030