$389,900
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

8304 Howe Rd Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Giant Oak Estates Neighborhood
6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,534 Sq Ft
4.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Woodstock North High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to this charming 3-story farmhouse nestled on 4.6 acres of picturesque land, featuring a classic Sears Catalog barn-an ideal canvas for a modern homestead. This inviting home boasts a spacious layout across three finished levels, offering 6 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Enjoy a sunny library, a formal dining room, a formal parlor, powder room, & a beautiful stone fireplace in the living room. Recessed lighting & a large country kitchen with a walk-in pantry add to the appeal. 4 spacious bedrooms & a full bath plus 2 linen closets are on the second floor which also has 7 ft ceilings. The third floor is a versatile space, potentially transformed into a private primary suite complete with its own bath, a walk-through closet, & breathtaking views of the property. The expansive barn is structurally sound & serves as a garage, workshop, storage & an area that could be for livestock. A stream meanders through the property, dividing the back wooded area with existing trails, perfect for exploration. Zoned A-1 (Agricultural), this property allows for horses or other livestock. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters & downspouts on both the home & barn (2022), upgraded electric service in the barn (2020), resurfaced deck with structural repairs and a new ramp, & natural gas grill hookup (2019). Interior improvements include new paint on most of the first and second floors (2018/2019), beadboard panels in the master bedroom (2018), refinished original wood floors (2018), a new water pressure tank (2022), high efficiency furnace, central humidifier, water heater, & water softener (2019). Partial estate fencing (2020) is present on the front and east side of the yard. **Please note that the home and all personal property are being sold as-is. This property is not eligible for FHA or VA financing. AGENT RELATED SELLER** While it may require some updates, with your vision and effort, it has the potential to become the hobby farm of your dreams.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza License #475138708

RE/MAX Plaza

Co-Listed By

Marge Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza License #475138938

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorene Swanson

Glacier Realty, Inc. License #471020828

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,815

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 330x660
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,534 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Finished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Greenwood Elementary School
  • Northwood Middle School
  • Woodstock North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • Farmhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,815

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Free Standing
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2534
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Library, Great Room, Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 896
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 896
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Workshop
  • List Price: 424900
  • Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Stream(s), Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Private Well

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: Greenwood Elementary School
  • High School: Woodstock North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Northwood Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 200

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 330X660
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8814.62
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $389,900 -8.2% $154 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $424,900 -3.4% $168 / Sq Ft
09/01/2024 09/01/24 For Sale $439,900 +91.3% $174 / Sq Ft
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Sold $229,900 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
04/19/2018 04/19/18 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2018 04/14/18 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $91 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $239,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2023 $8,815 $119,496 $36,246 $83,250
2022 $8,479 $107,374 $32,569 $74,805
2021 $8,153 $99,901 $30,302 $69,599
2020 $7,921 $94,719 $28,730 $65,989
2019 $7,595 $89,181 $27,050 $62,131
2018 $7,810 $83,668 $25,378 $58,290
2017 $7,701 $78,525 $23,818 $54,707
2016 $7,820 $73,718 $22,360 $51,358
2013 -- $73,034 $22,153 $50,881
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,910 New Conventional
Closed $350,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $520,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $185,770 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $332,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $190,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $390,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $390,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $230,000 Hertage Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Heritage Title Co
Warranty Deed $220,000 Heritage Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 Express Title Serv Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Express Title Service Inc
Sheriffs Deed $73,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $212,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12153037

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-01-200-021