$255,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2021

803 Kara Ave Saint Joseph, IL 61873

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,851 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • St Joseph Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2021

Don't wait to see this beautiful ranch home on a quiet cul-de-sac located in the desirable St. Joseph school district! As you enter you wont help but notice the tall ceilings and hardwood floors! Featuring an eat in kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, a dining room, a spacious living room with an electric fireplace, a master suite with a large walk-in closet, master bathroom with corner whirlpool bathtub and separate shower, 2 other nicely sized bedrooms with another full bathroom. The interior has been freshly painted. The back deck and patio over looking the pond provide a great area for entertainment, or a quiet space to enjoy! The large 2.5 car garage offers endless storage. Beautiful landscaping all around the house gives this home amazing curb appeal! You do not want to miss your chance to see this one! It won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Drollinger

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA License #471007983 Listed on: 05/26/2021

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA

Co-Listed By

Jake Patterson

Realty Select One License #475166188

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Rector

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475146101

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,932

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 129 x 124 x 106 x 60
  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,851 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • St. Joseph Elementary School
  • St. Joseph Junior High School
  • St. Joe-Ogden High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,932

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Legal Description: LOT 10 PRAIRIE VISTA SUBD.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1851
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1851
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1851
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1851
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1851
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: North
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • List Price: 245000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: St. Joseph Elementary School
  • High School: St. Joe-Ogden High School
  • Middle/Junior School: St. Joseph Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 169

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 129 X 124 X 106 X 60
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4931.56
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Williams Spenser and Schumaeher Megan
Bought by
Sanderson Tyler and Sanderson Morgan
Seller's Agent
Tim Drollinger
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Rector
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Sold Price
$255,000
Current Estimated Value
$310,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$221,888
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,039

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Sollers Leon O and Sollers Sherry J
Bought by
Williams Spenser

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2009
Sold by
Cook Sharon L
Bought by
Cook David P and Cook Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2007
Sold by
Cook David P
Bought by
Cook Sharon L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Cook David P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Whittington Joel C
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,500
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $197,500 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Special Warranty Deed -- Allied
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $134,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $162,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $255,000 +4.1% $138 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $245,000 +34.6% $132 / Sq Ft
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Sold $182,000 -9.0% $100 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2015 02/27/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $110 / 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 $5,475 $90,680 $18,460 $72,220
2023 $5,475 $81,480 $16,590 $64,890
2022 $5,194 $76,580 $15,590 $60,990
2021 $4,983 $72,860 $14,830 $58,030
2020 $4,932 $71,860 $14,630 $57,230
2019 $4,741 $69,300 $14,110 $55,190
2018 $4,514 $66,640 $13,570 $53,070
2017 $3,983 $65,210 $13,280 $51,930
2016 $3,958 $64,120 $13,060 $51,060
2015 $3,884 $63,350 $12,900 $50,450
2014 $3,747 $61,200 $12,460 $48,740
2013 $3,666 $60,530 $12,320 $48,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11095055

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 28-22-14-206-021