$223,500
SOLD JUN 25, 2025

808 Kara Ave Unit 1 Saint Joseph, IL 61873

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 Sq Ft
$182/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • St Joseph Middle School Rated A-
  • Double Shower
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

It's time to enjoy carefree condo lifestyle in the sought after community of St. Joseph! Rare opportunity to own 1 of only 8 condos in town... And this is one of only 1/2 that have a lower level/basement! Talk about supply and demand issues! This owner has invested over 20K in renovations and improvements for the next owner to enjoy! Very spacious home offers the popular, wide open floor plan with over 1800 FINISHED sqft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 FULL baths, 2 fireplaces, and a recently ADDED SUNROOM! There is plenty of room to roam with the large living room (19x14) on the main level and an enormous family room (27x18) on the lower level! Main level has thick, 3/4 inch solid hardwood flooring. Custom slate tile fireplace surround. The kitchen has tons of cabinet and counter space, and the condo has closet and storage space galore! The dining area has double doors opening into the sunroom, with a sliding glass door that opens to the back patio area... Perfect for those upcoming summer cookouts. Plus you won't believe this primary bedroom bath!! LOVELY, CUSTOM, CERAMIC TILE SHOWER, with glass doors and built in bench. Plus an extra-long, double sink vanity, and a big walk in closet. Step down the extra-wide stairs (with newly installed carpet) and take in the picturesque view through the large palladium window. Extremely peaceful and private location boarding rural wide open fields. The back yard has mature white pines and no houses behind that. Private and secluded backyard with a screening tree line of mature and majestic white pines. Covered rear patio for outdoor enjoyment. Monthly association amount covers your: exterior insurance, lawn maintenance and snow removal. Quiet, end of town, near cul-de-sac location! Fantastic home, friendly community and fabulous schools! This one is not going to last...Call to schedule today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Dawson

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA License #475126019 Listed on: 05/05/2025

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Caton

Real Broker, LLC License #475200089

Real Broker, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,335

Year Built

  • Built in 2004 | Remodeled in 2022

HOA Fees

  • $182 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

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

Home Security

Schools

  • St. Joseph Elementary School
  • St. Joseph Junior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Mature Trees

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 8 Units
  • Prairie Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Building Patio

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,335

Year Built

Built in 2004 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Prairie Vista
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Legal Description: LOT PT COMMONS 16 PRAIRIE VISTA CONDO
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Egress Window, 8 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 616
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1218
  • Other Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1834
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Double Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1218
  • Basement Sq Ft: 616
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1834
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1218
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 238500
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 182
  • Association Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Covered Porch, High Speed Conn., Patio, School Bus, Skylights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3334.82
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 8

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $223,500 -6.3% $183 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $238,500 -- $196 / Sq Ft
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MLS Number: 12354082

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