$398,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2016

8400 Howe Rd Wonder Lake, IL 60097

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,677 Sq Ft
11 Acres

Recently Sold

$149 Per Sq Ft

285 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Woodstock North High School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of July 2025

Incredible Lush 11.4 acre Rolling Prairie Estate UNDER 2 hours from Chicago! Classic Sprawling Brick 4 Bedroom, 2.1 bath Ranch offers ideal floor plan for entertaining! This gated Leafy Retreat Includes a Main house plus 3 stall barns and Horse Arena, A Paddock, A Pole barn & Babbling creek! It is the Perfect getaway and Private Property to finally call Home! Large Updated Kitchen offers Viking stove top & Commercial hood, Double Thermador oven, Kitchen Aid Dishwasher, Formal Living Room and Dining PLUS Large Family room which has Gas Fireplace with French doors that lead to Lovely deck & Patio-perfect for entertaining! Master Suite has Large Dressing area & Renovated Bath! Super Convenient Attached 2 Car Garage too for those Cold Winters! This Is an incredible value for a nearby Getaway with Loads of Land to harvest, have Horses, ATV, Snow Mobile and so much more! Just move in and Relax and Enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Mills

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #471015050 Listed on: 07/09/2015

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Co-Listed By

Shaun Moskalik

Compass License #475138676

Last Buyer's Agent

John Herman

Property Up Inc. License #471017853

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,107

Year Built

  • 1977

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Dog Run
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Paddocks

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,107

Year Built

1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1977
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Other, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2677
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 11.4

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 6
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 6
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Well-Private
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Junior High Dist: 200

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: APPROX 347*815*730*972
  • Lot Description: Horses Allowed, Paddock, Stream, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0801200014

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13766

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Marunde Howard V
Bought by
Marunde Howard and Marunde Judy O
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Mills
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Herman
Property Up Inc.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$294,520
Outstanding Balance
$235,673
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$441,921

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Marunde Howard
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Mills
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Herman
Property Up Inc.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,520
Outstanding Balance
$235,673
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$441,921
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Trustee Deed $398,000 Heritage Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $25,000 Commercial
Open $294,520 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $775,000 0.0% $290 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $775,000 +94.7% $290 / Sq Ft
06/09/2016 06/09/16 Sold $398,000 -0.5% $149 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $399,900 -- $149 / 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 $9,107 $140,356 $13,960 $126,396
2023 $8,913 $128,743 $12,757 $115,986
2022 $8,795 $116,160 $11,468 $104,692
2021 $10,249 $136,062 $17,700 $118,362
2020 $10,979 $128,969 $16,746 $112,223
2019 $10,536 $121,401 $15,740 $105,661
2018 $11,389 $128,008 $28,880 $99,128
2017 $11,193 $120,139 $27,105 $93,034
2016 $11,965 $112,785 $25,446 $87,339
2013 -- $135,357 $25,210 $110,147
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08977055

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-01-200-014