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Sold for $232,000
  • $232,000

    8782 Polaris Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115

    3beds
    1,642sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1975
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $273,400 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $2,435 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $273,400

    $257,000 - $290,000

    $2,435/mo

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    What's special

    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.

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    Listed by:

    Toni Vander Heyden 815-315-1110,

    Keller Williams Realty Signature

    Bought with:

    Veronica Ortega, 475173646

    Re/Max Property Source

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202406462MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156.4
    • Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.5
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 88.27
    • Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.1
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 96.96
    • Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100.05
    • Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 456.55
    • Dimensions: 39.7 x 11.5
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 122.57
    • Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.3
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210.04
    • Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.8
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • L.L. Finished Space
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,642
    • Total interior livable area: 1,642 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,092
    • Finished area below ground: 550

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3.5
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 3.5
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.38 Acres
    • Features: Subdivided
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0829251003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick/Stone, Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1975

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: City/Community

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: IL
    Location
    • Region: Machesney Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $175,578
    • Annual tax amount: $3,902
    • Date on market: 11/13/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/13/2024Sold$232,000+0.9%$141/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406462 Report a problem
    11/18/2024Pending sale$230,000$140/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12209930 Report a problem
    11/13/2024Listed for sale$230,000+46.5%$140/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406462 Report a problem
    7/29/2020Sold$157,000-1.8%$96/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/22/2020Pending sale$159,900$97/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Affiliated #10755448 Report a problem
    6/18/2020Listed for sale$159,900$97/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Affiliated #202003193 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,116 +5.5%$58,526 +12.6%
    2023$3,902 +2%$51,977 +9.6%
    2022$3,827 $47,407 +7.5%
    2021-- $44,092 +5%
    2020$2,779 -1.8%$42,000 +4.4%
    2019$2,831 -5.7%$40,230 +3.4%
    2018$3,003 +2.6%$38,911 +2.8%
    2017$2,928 $37,844 +2%
    2016$2,928 +2.2%$37,091 +1.8%
    2015$2,866 +1.3%$36,442
    2014$2,829 -0.9%$36,442 -19.5%
    2009$2,856 $45,290 +5%
    2007-- $43,140 +4.5%
    2006-- $41,264 +3.2%
    2005-- $39,992 +25.1%
    2004-- $31,957 +6%
    2003-- $30,139
    2001-- $30,139 +2.5%
    2000-- $29,415
    1999-- $29,415
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 61115

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ralston Elementary
    • Middle: Harlem Jr
    • High: Harlem High School
    • District: Harlem 122

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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