$315,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,274 Sq Ft
1.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Contemporary Farmhouse Ranch Style Home on 1.39 acres - Completely renovated in 2018. Stylish great room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and cool sliding barn doors. Main floor features wood burning fireplace in 2021, kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, and French doors leading to huge family room addition. Extra spacious room sizes galore. The primary bedroom suite has jet tub and separate shower. Hardwood throughout the home. LL has large partially finished game/bonus room plus roughed in 3rd full bath. Home remodeled with hi-efficiency spray foam insulation, on-demand water heater, gas forced air, April Aire humidifier and central air. Walk in canning cellar. Lots of storage. Almost everything new in 2018 including mechanicals, roof, siding, windows. 2 car attached garage has overhead door to additional 2 car heated workshop. Family room leads to huge deck and above ground pool. Forreston schools. Special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeneane Ally

Dream Town Real Estate License #475150601 Listed on: 11/14/2024

Dream Town Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Zoe Hammond

Dream Town Real Estate License #475209140

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Bejda

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475165210

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,865

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 237x256
  • Level Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,274 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Granite Countertops
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,865

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2018
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Window Treatment, Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Some Insulated Wndws
  • LivingArea: 2274
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Mud Room, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2274

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Above Ground Pool, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 325000
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees/Woods, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
  • Water Source: 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

  • Middle/Junior School District: 221

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 237X256
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6864.74
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Hord Richard and Hord Kristia
Bought by
Mclaughlin Jennifer Ann and Veenstra Johnathan
Seller's Agent
Jeneane Ally
Dream Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Heather Bejda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.08%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$326,991

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,991
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.81%
Original Mortgage
$325,395
Outstanding Balance
$325,165
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,826

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Book Adam and Book Alyssa
Bought by
Hord Richard and Hord Kristia
Buyer's Agent
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List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$175,757
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2011
Sold by
Borgmann Denny
Bought by
Book Adam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,325
Interest Rate
4.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2011
Sold by
Freeze Minerva L
Bought by
Borgmann Denny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,325
Interest Rate
4.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $315,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $88,000 --
Warranty Deed $140,000 Security First Title Co
Warranty Deed $8,000 Security First Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,395 New Conventional
Previous Owner $16,349 No Value Available
Previous Owner $12,626 No Value Available
Previous Owner $175,757 FHA
Previous Owner $145,325 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $264,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $218,279 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $315,000 -3.1% $139 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $325,000 +81.6% $143 / Sq Ft
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Sold $179,000 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $179,000 -- $76 / 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 $8,013 $103,190 $8,845 $94,345
2023 $2,022 $89,578 $7,121 $82,457
2022 $4,261 $81,964 $6,516 $75,448
2021 $3,792 $76,245 $6,061 $70,184
2020 $3,669 $74,897 $5,954 $68,943
2019 $3,483 $71,843 $5,711 $66,132
2018 $32 $5,852 $4,806 $1,046
2017 $2,544 $35,114 $4,596 $30,518
2016 $2,596 $34,291 $4,488 $29,803
2015 $2,489 $33,619 $4,400 $29,219
2014 $2,489 $34,817 $5,598 $29,219
2013 $2,652 $35,401 $5,692 $29,709
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12209937

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-23-400-017