$232,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

8782 Polaris Dr Machesney Park, IL 61115

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,642 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$141 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • 3.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2024

Charming ranch-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with a spacious layout perfect for comfortable living. The living room boasts a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The kitchen is well-equipped, offering ample cabinet and counter space, a breakfast bar, and a cozy dining area that opens to a deck overlooking a fenced backyard with hot tub & shed-ideal for outdoor entertaining. The master bedroom includes a private half bathroom for added convenience. The finished lower level extends living space with a family room, an extra versatile room, and a full bathroom. A 3.5-car heated garage with a dedicated 100-amp panel complements the main 200-amp service in the house, accommodating modern needs. Recently painted interiors, a newer furnace and water heater, and 14-inch insulation provide efficiency and comfort year-round. This home is move-in ready and combines functionality with style, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Toni Vander Heyden

Keller Williams Realty Signature License #475142387 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Keller Williams Realty Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Veronica Ortega

RE/MAX Property Source License #475173656

RE/MAX Property Source

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x165x100x165

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,642 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Ralston Elementary School
  • Harlem Middle School
  • Harlem High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • Shared Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,902

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 41-50 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1642
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1642
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1092
  • Basement Sq Ft: 550
  • Total Sq Ft: 1642
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1092
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 230000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • ParkingTotal: 3.5
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Shared
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

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: Ralston Elementary School
  • High School: Harlem High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Harlem Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 122

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X165X100X165
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3902.16
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Wenger Jason M
Bought by
Miller John C and Miller Jody D
Seller's Agent
Toni Vander Heyden
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Buyer's Agent
Veronica Ortega
RE/MAX Property Source
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.87%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$230,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,358
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.49%
Original Mortgage
$239,656
Outstanding Balance
$238,115
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$6,931

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Lipinski Henry B and Lipinski Tammy A
Bought by
Wenger Jason M
Seller's Agent
Derrick Kunz
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Buyer's Agent
David Try
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%
Original Mortgage
$149,150
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1990
Bought by
Lipinski Henry and Lipinski Tammy
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
Warranty Deed $232,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $157,000 Schlueter Ecklund & Davitt/Nn
Deed $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $239,656 VA
Previous Owner $149,150 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $232,000 +0.9% $141 / Sq Ft
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $230,000 +46.5% $140 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $157,000 -1.8% $144 / Sq Ft
06/20/2020 06/20/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $159,900 -- $146 / 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 $4,116 $58,526 $7,296 $51,230
2023 $3,902 $51,977 $6,480 $45,497
2022 $3,827 $47,407 $5,910 $41,497
2021 $3,528 $44,092 $5,497 $38,595
2020 $2,779 $42,000 $5,236 $36,764
2019 $2,831 $40,230 $5,015 $35,215
2018 $2,916 $38,911 $4,851 $34,060
2017 $2,928 $37,844 $4,718 $33,126
2016 $2,866 $37,091 $4,624 $32,467
2015 $2,829 $36,442 $4,543 $31,899
2014 $2,810 $36,442 $4,543 $31,899
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12209930

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-29-251-003