NOT LISTED FOR SALE

878 Writer Ct Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Estimated Value: $1,091,782 - $1,407,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
$323/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2015

Last sale price $850,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,894/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laura B. Sprague School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2015

3700 Sq Ft of living space.Highly rated, award winning Lincolnshire schools & Stevenson HS. Gorgeous custom home backing to beautiful views of Conservancy. You will love the charm & elegance w/open floor plan & high end finishes. Beautifully finished English basement w/2nd kitchen, guest BR, full bath & family room.1st floor den/BR & full bath. Close to airport & shopping. Perfect 10.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rashmi Mehta

Baird & Warner License #475129398 Listed on: 02/20/2015

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Lee

RE/MAX Top Performers License #471004433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,525

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $25 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • $1,800 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,525

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full, Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 21X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 45X25, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3700
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, EIFS (e.g. Dryvit)., Stone
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Acreage: 0.2

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Association Fees: 300

Schools

  • School District: 125
  • Elementary School: LAURA B SPRAGUE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DANIEL WRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: ADLAI E STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 103

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 72 X 120
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15162080490000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21,106

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2015
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Kelkar Uday R and Kelkar Anita U
Bought by
Rong Cheng and Yang Huaying
Seller's Agent
Rashmi Mehta
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,190,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$340,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2010
Sold by
Kelkar Uday R and Kelkar Anita U
Bought by
Kelkar Uday R and Kelkar Anita U

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2006
Sold by
European Homes Inc
Bought by
Kelkar Uday R and Kelkar Anita U

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$632,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rong Cheng $850,000 Stewart Title
Kelkar Uday R -- None Available
Kelkar Uday R $975,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rong Cheng $465,102
Closed Rong Cheng $637,500
Previous Owner Kelkar Uday R $480,000
Previous Owner Kelkar Uday R $549,000
Previous Owner Kelkar Uday R $632,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Sold $850,000 -5.5% $230 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2015 02/20/15 For Sale $899,000 -- $243 / 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 $27,525 $318,062 $41,659 $276,403
2023 $24,429 $300,115 $39,308 $260,807
2022 $24,429 $269,324 $35,275 $234,049
2021 $23,473 $266,420 $34,895 $231,525
2020 $22,875 $267,329 $35,014 $232,315
2019 $22,203 $266,344 $34,885 $231,459
2018 $23,891 $293,523 $31,599 $261,924
2017 $23,796 $286,671 $30,861 $255,810
2016 $22,701 $274,510 $29,552 $244,958
2015 $22,285 $255,987 $27,637 $228,350
2014 $21,106 $243,301 $29,683 $213,618
2012 -- $243,788 $29,742 $214,046
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rashmi Mehta

    Baird Warner

    (847) 331-8183

    5 Total Sales

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  • Jane Lee

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jane Lee

    RE/MAX

    (847) 420-8866

    142 in this area

    2,353 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08843231

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-16-208-049

Illinois Lake County Vernon Hills 60061

878 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL

This home is located at 878 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 since 20 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,196,946, approximately $323 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 878 Writer Ct is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Laura B. Sprague School, Half Day School, and Daniel Wright Junior High School.

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