$285,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2026

705 Bluestem Dr Saint Joseph, IL 61873

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft
2005 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 10, 2026

$226 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • St Joseph Middle School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

Home has had updates from the current owner. Full list will be included soon. Furnace & A/C updated, light fixtures updated, freshly painted. More to come. What has been done: New roof 2020 New furnace & air conditioner 2022 (2026 spring routine maintenance completed) All appliances (washer & dryer, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher) new 2022 Water heater heating unit (not tank) replaced 2026 All interior painted 2022 Toilets, shower heads, kitchen faucet, primary bath overhead light & fan new 2022 All smoke/CO2 detectors new (10 year lithium ion) 2022 Electric box updated 2022 Lighting fixtures new 2022: kitchen, hall (2), laundry room, all 3 bedrooms, primary closet Slider handle replaced 2026

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Max Mitchell

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA License #471002297 Listed on: 05/01/2026

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Dallas

RYAN DALLAS REAL ESTATE License #475143433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,426

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x100
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,260 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • St. Joseph Elementary School
  • St. Joseph Junior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,426

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

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: 2005
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Legal Description: LOT 68 THE MEADOWS 2
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1260
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1268
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1268

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 40
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: St. Joseph Elementary School
  • High School: St. Joseph Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School: St. Joseph Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4425.86
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2022
Closed on
Apr 22, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carol Meinhart
The Real Estate Group,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Max Mitchell
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
10.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$107,500
Outstanding Balance
$100,775
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,250
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,530
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Perkins Scott E
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $151,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Allied Title Services
Corporate Deed $145,500 --
Corporate Deed $215,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $107,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $147,530 FHA
Previous Owner $138,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $1,260,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/10/2026 06/10/26 Sold $285,000 +1.8% $226 / Sq Ft
05/03/2026 05/03/26 For Sale $279,900 +30.2% $222 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Sold $215,000 +10.3% $170 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/03/2022 04/03/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $195,000 +44.4% $154 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $135,000 -5.3% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2014 05/01/14 For Sale $142,500 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,241 $71,110 $16,180 $54,930
2024 $3,943 $67,210 $15,290 $51,920
2023 $3,943 $60,390 $13,740 $46,650
2022 $3,733 $56,750 $12,910 $43,840
2021 $3,575 $53,990 $12,280 $41,710
2020 $3,536 $53,240 $12,110 $41,130
2019 $3,394 $51,340 $11,680 $39,660
2018 $3,226 $49,360 $11,230 $38,130
2017 $3,170 $48,300 $10,990 $37,310
2016 $3,091 $47,500 $10,810 $36,690
2015 $3,035 $46,930 $10,680 $36,250
2014 $2,935 $45,340 $10,320 $35,020
2013 $2,875 $44,850 $10,210 $34,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12636039

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 28-22-11-405-010

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