NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $227,817

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$264/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 3, 2025

Last sale price $250,000 $289 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,630 / mo

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Workshop
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of March 2025

Adorable Betsy Ross Sears home set on a double lot, soon to be a dead-end street. Charming home with high efficiency, low impact living with new HE furnace, HE hot water heater, HE washer/dryer, electrical panel, 13 solar panels(owned), siding, gutters & windows. Previous listing states roof & garage done in 2012. AC unit has new parts and blows icy cold. Grow your own food with 10 large, fenced & raised beds including perennial herbs, productive grapevines & wildflowers. Garden is irrigated and on timers. Yard is completely fenced with several native bur oak trees providing loads of privacy in the summer. The enclosed porch greets you with large windows giving ample space to get ready to head out. French doors lead to the cozy living room with original hardwood floors, loads of natural light. Living room has breakfast bar window(adorable) that opens for entertaining. LR is wired for sound system(behind walls) with hook up for record player, subwoofer, multiple HDMIs, speakers & TV-giving a professional feel to your gaming, listening or watching. New wood burning fireplace with new brickwork. Blows hot air, heating most of the 1st floor. Kitchen boasts 5 1/2' of clean counter space and large breakfast bar allowing more prep space than most kitchens twice its size. Vintage metal cabinetry, darling breakfast nook w/original curved plaster and 60s Formica(you know you love this!). Both bedrooms have finished closet space & ceiling fans. Bathroom has closet space, new HE toilet, tub, sink, tile & laundry chute. Basement is partially finished. Windows are vintage glass block from an old McDonalds's in town. Work bench area, closet space & possible 3rd bedroom, office or workout room. 2 car tandem garage 36' deep. Work bench area, overhead storage. An attached south facing sunroom/shed or SHE-shed for seed starting or just hanging with friends. This is the perfect home for those looking for an alternative to renting or for perhaps a down-sizer who would love a beautiful outdoor space. Lots of love in this home by current owners. Come and see for yourself.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Vodicka

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475102601 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Last Buyer's Agent

Noe Fragoso

PAK Home Realty License #471021560

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x105x45x53x95
  • Fenced Yard
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Ranch Betsy Ross Sears Home

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,325

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Replacement Windows, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 864
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Chain Link Fence
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 140X105X45X53X95
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4325
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anne Vodicka
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Buyer's Agent
Noe Fragoso
PAK Home Realty
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10.71%
Views
163
Current Estimated Value
$227,817

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,183
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.38%
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Outstanding Balance
$234,245
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$6,428

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,822
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$250,000 None Listed On Document
$65,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
$67,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $237,500
Previous Owner $2,725
Previous Owner $63,822
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $250,000 0.0% $289 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Price Changed $250,000 -5.7% $289 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Price Changed $265,000 -5.4% $307 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $280,000 -- $324 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $4,651 $56,156 $11,776 $44,380
2023 $4,325 $50,733 $10,639 $40,094
2022 $4,011 $46,260 $9,701 $36,559
2021 $3,859 $43,250 $9,070 $34,180
2020 $3,624 $39,735 $8,659 $31,076
2019 $3,535 $37,850 $8,248 $29,602
2018 $3,070 $31,055 $7,770 $23,285
2017 $3,020 $29,358 $7,345 $22,013
2016 $2,905 $27,236 $6,814 $20,422
2015 -- $24,965 $6,246 $18,719
2014 -- $24,657 $6,169 $18,488
2013 -- $28,657 $6,332 $22,325
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12214652

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-24-437-012

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