NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8276 Fox River Dr Newark, IL 60541

Estimated Value: $302,000 - $542,112

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2025

Last sale price $520,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,320/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Newark Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2025

Rare find home with dream outbuilding, located on just under 1 1/2 acre property. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home offers so much living space. Hardwood floors flow through the main level consisting of the kitchen with access to the deck and yard. Formal dining room with accented tray ceiling. The family room, also on the main level, is flooded with natural light coming from a wall of windows which features a gas start wood burning fireplace surrounded by built in cabinetry and shelving. The vaulted ceiling adds to the spacious feel. Additional three bedrooms are notable in size and share the hall bathroom with a tub/shower combination and in bath linen closet. Just a few steps up and you will find inclusively the master suite with exceptional space. French doors take you into the master bath with jet tub and separate shower. The lower level of the home is comprised of the recreation room that walks out to the patio and back yard. It has a woodburning stove that will heat up the entire lower level. A bonus room, once used as the exercise room, the 5th bedroom with new carpet, and full bath with walk in shower. The laundry with utility sink is located here with attached garage access. The attached 3 car garage has a 2 car standard door and a 1 car 10' door. Gas is run if buyer wants to add heat. If you're a car buff or a woodworker, you will fall in love with the detached 40x26 two level outbuilding with, in floor heating and car lift. One 2 car door and One 1 car door are both 10'. A third standard size door is in the back of the building. Water runs to the building with a utility sink and urinal. The upper level was used as a woodworking shop with vaulted ceiling and filtration air system. There is a loft area for storage. Need to move materials or heavy equipment to the second level? No problem, the car lift rises to the second level, sliding doors located under the loft open to access the elevated lift. INGENIOUS!! The router table and one air compressor will stay with property as will the car lift. In addition, there is a 14X12 shed with attic storage to store all your outdoor lawn care needs. The back of this property is surrounded by long standing Winding Creek Nursery.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobbie Soris

Realty Executives Success License #475123670 Listed on: 11/14/2024

Realty Executives Success

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn Avello

Century 21 Circle License #475167622

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 140x140x80x200x223x337

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Newark Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,735

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3200
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3200
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1952
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1248
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 525000
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Newark Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 66

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 140X140X80X200X223X337
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8734.96
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Join James and Join Shellie
Bought by
Residence Trust and Larson
Seller's Agent
Bobbie Soris
Realty Executives Success
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Avello
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.95%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$477,028

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$42,972
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2023
Sold by
Martin James E and Martin Shellie R
Bought by
James Edward And Shellie Ray Martin Joint Ten

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2001
Sold by
Poplawski Richard A and Poplawski Louise
Bought by
Martin James E and Martin Shellie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1994
Bought by
Poplawski Richard A and Poplawski Louise
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
Residence Trust $520,000 Fidelity National Title
James Edward And Shellie Ray Martin Joint Ten -- None Listed On Document
Martin James E $250,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Poplawski Richard A $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Martin James E $175,000
Closed Poplawski Richard A --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Sold $520,000 -1.0% $163 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $525,000 -- $164 / 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 $9,333 $143,396 $12,489 $130,907
2023 $8,340 $131,135 $11,421 $119,714
2022 $8,340 $115,670 $10,074 $105,596
2021 $8,021 $109,010 $9,494 $99,516
2020 $7,984 $104,828 $9,130 $95,698
2019 $7,947 $102,092 $8,892 $93,200
2018 $7,731 $99,082 $10,581 $88,501
2017 $7,665 $96,196 $10,273 $85,923
2016 $7,660 $95,046 $10,150 $84,896
2015 $7,160 $95,046 $10,150 $84,896
2014 -- $93,642 $10,000 $83,642
2013 -- $92,460 $19,310 $73,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12153166

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-16-253-013