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    68 Balsam Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

    3beds
    2,590sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $453,000 Zestimate®
    $147/sqft
    $2,910 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $453,000

    $430,000 - $476,000

    $2,910/mo

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    What's special

    Brick fireplaceFenced backyardAdditional living spacePlenty of roomSeparate showerNew openersGarage doors
    3 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN PINEVIEW ESTATES! Here is a great opportunity to a part of one of Lake Villa's most quiet and tranquil communities, This clean and well-maintained semi-custom home, is being offered for the 1st time by original owners.! UPDATED KITCHEN with Black Stainless LG stove , refrigerator, and microwave, granite counters w/breakfast bar, white cabinetry, pantry, & space for a large table. Entertaining is easy with formal LR & DR, FR featuring brick FIREPLACE w/gas start, Deck, FENCED BACKYARD, and a 4 SEASON ROOM showcasing glass windows, venting for heat/AC, & vaulted ceilings. A tour of the second level finds a spacious primary bedroom, WIC, separate shower, jetted tub & double sinks. 2 other bedrooms with WIC & loft complete this floor. 1st floor Laundry Room! FULL unfinished dry BASEMENT has plenty of room to create whatever additional living space you may need to fit your lifestyle. New in 2023: several Interior Fixtures, all Exterior Fixtures, all Ceiling Fans, Andersen storm door, carpeting in FR room, garage doors w/windows & new openers! Walking distance to so many things: Access to Cedar Lake via Lehmann Park, Harbor Brewing, Galati's Italian Restaurant, Timothy O'Tooles, Nutties, and Metra - all of them are within this quaint "Mayberry-like" town. Just a short car ride to Six Flags, Gurnee Mills, shopping and restaurants. This house will be an awesome place to be - come tour soon & see for yourself! NOT TOO BIG/NOT TOO SMALL - JUST THE RIGHT SIZE! LAKES HIGH SCHOOL - GO EAGLES! Interest rates a concern? Take some of that worry away. Ask us about the 3/2/1 or 2/1 rate buy down with one of our preferred lenders, Jindra Faulkner of Bay Equity! It can save you $$$!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Candy Hill 224-588-2131,

    Fulton Grace Realty,

    Jim Newcomb 847-274-5968,

    Fulton Grace Realty

    Bought with:

    Dawn Ruiz

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11884383MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Loft, Storage, Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X17
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X15
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X14
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 300 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X15
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X13
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 35 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X5
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 216 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X12
    Loft
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 119 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X7
    Storage
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 336 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24X14
    Sun room
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X15
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 336 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24X14
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
    • Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Screens
    • Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,274
    • Total interior livable area: 2,590 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 78X134
    Details
    • Parcel number: 06041110150000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Central Vacuum, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Fir
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1997
    Details
    • Builder model: SEMI-CUSTOM

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Pineview Estates
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Lake Villa

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $147/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $379,700
    • Annual tax amount: $10,348
    • Date on market: 9/14/2023
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Has irrigation water rights: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/20/2023Sold$379,900$147/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11884383 Report a problem
    9/26/2023Listed for sale$379,900$147/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11884383 Report a problem
    9/26/2023Contingent$379,900$147/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11884383 Report a problem
    9/23/2023Price change$379,900-2.6%$147/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11884383 Report a problem
    9/14/2023Listed for sale$389,900+54.7%$151/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11884383 Report a problem
    6/9/1997Sold$252,000$97/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$11,475 +13.9%$135,754 +7.3%
    2023$10,077 -2.8%$126,554 +13.2%
    2022$10,363 +5.8%$111,817 +5%
    2021$9,794 +2.4%$106,466 +11.2%
    2020$9,568 -7.2%$95,731 +4%
    2019$10,316 +4.6%$92,005 -3.3%
    2018$9,865 $95,193 +2.7%
    2017$9,865 +3.1%$92,655 +4.2%
    2016$9,569 +5.5%$88,904 +7.1%
    2015$9,070 -1.1%$83,034 +1.8%
    2014$9,170 +6.9%$81,599 -4.5%
    2012$8,579 -1%$85,482 -10.1%
    2011$8,661 +6.3%$95,115 -3.4%
    2010$8,147 +4%$98,494 -5%
    2009$7,834 +2.6%$103,624 +1.3%
    2008$7,635 +9.4%$102,266 +6%
    2006$6,978 +6.6%$96,457
    2005$6,547 +5.4%--
    2004$6,210 +1.4%--
    2003$6,125 +0.7%--
    2002$6,081 +1.5%--
    2001$5,989 -0.5%$76,826 +0.8%
    2000$6,022 $76,216
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60046

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Olive C Martin School
    • Middle: Peter J Palombi School
    • High: Lakes Community High School
    • District: 41

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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