$248,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Access To Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Northwood Middle School Rated 9+
  • Mature Trees
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2025

The wait is over! NEW and IMPROVED! Take a leisurely drive down Shady Lane and discover this charming, welcoming ranch home nestled on a spacious 1/3 acre wooded lot! The expansive family room features a stunning stone fireplace, perfect for cozying up on chilly winter evenings with direct access to the backyard. The sun-filled living room boasts a large picture window and oak hardwood floors, complemented by elegant crown molding. Can also be used as formal dining area if that space is more desirable/needed. The updated kitchen includes a pantry closet and a bright eating area with ceramic tile flooring. Recently painted, this home also offers ceiling fans in nearly every room, a newer vanity and toilet, and 6-panel doors. The large, insulated, and dry-walled garage is the perfect Man Cave, complete with a double-insulated overhead door, Genie opener, gas hook-up for a heater, and a workbench. The property includes a large asphalt driveway with a stone side apron, ideal for parking a boat, snowmobile, or RV. Enjoy the covered front porch and maintenance-free exterior. The yearly association dues provide access to a fantastic lakefront park with a playground, beach, basketball and volleyball courts, a pavilion, and a boat launch. This home has it all! Be in your new home in time for the Holidays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Kuebler-Noote

Compass License #475129164 Listed on: 12/09/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Benny Collesano

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections License #475166750

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,011

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $9 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Heatilator
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Woodstock North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Private Water Source
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lake rights
  • Hshoa@Yahoo.Com Association, Phone Number (815) 728-0547
  • Highland Shores Subdivision
  • Property managed by Highland Shores HOA

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,011

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$9 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Shores
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Heatilator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1344
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees, Lake Access, Streetlights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 109
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Highland Shores HOA
  • Management Contact Name: hshoa@yahoo.com
  • Management Phone: 815-728-0547
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights, Other

Schools

  • High School: Woodstock North High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 113 X 125
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5010.84
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Mar 2, 2025
Sold by
Barsella Phillis Lee and Barsella Phyllis Lee
Bought by
Kashtanjeva Shqipe and Kastrati Fisnik
Seller's Agent
Barbara Kuebler-Noote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Benny Collesano
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.27%
Views
218
Current Estimated Value
$261,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.63%
Original Mortgage
$243,508
Outstanding Balance
$242,232
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$19,452

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Mckee Mary and Mckee Jerry
Bought by
Hodo Phillip

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,428
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Bergstrom David R
Bought by
Mckee Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Mckee Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,507
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2010
Sold by
Leber
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2007
Sold by
Pagett Allen M and Zartler Sarah J
Bought by
Leber Richard A and Leber Michelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,200
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Hopp Michael S and Mcbride Kerry I
Bought by
Pagett Allen M and Zartler Sarah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,771
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1997
Sold by
Reuter Albert J and Lundgren Michelle
Bought by
Hopp Michael S and Hopp Kerry I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,468
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $248,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- First United Title Services
Corporate Deed $78,500 Chicago Title
Legal Action Court Order $160,990 None Available
Warranty Deed $164,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $160,000 Universal Title Services Inc
Warranty Deed $116,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $243,508 FHA
Previous Owner $139,428 FHA
Previous Owner $3,925 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $76,507 FHA
Previous Owner $131,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $157,771 FHA
Previous Owner $114,468 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $248,000 +1.3% $185 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 For Sale $244,900 -1.3% $182 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Off Market $248,000 -- --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Price Changed $244,900 -4.0% $182 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Price Changed $255,000 -5.6% $190 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $270,000 -- $201 / 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 $5,155 $75,658 $10,234 $65,424
2023 $5,011 $69,189 $9,359 $59,830
2022 $4,269 $54,808 $5,644 $49,164
2021 $4,063 $50,993 $5,251 $45,742
2020 $3,922 $48,349 $4,979 $43,370
2019 $3,733 $45,522 $4,688 $40,834
2018 $3,568 $42,707 $4,398 $38,309
2017 $2,980 $40,082 $4,128 $35,954
2016 $2,954 $37,628 $3,875 $33,753
2013 -- $37,279 $3,839 $33,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12223181

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-13-305-007