117 Benedict Dr SW

$295,000
Price
2,024 Sq. Ft.
$146 / Sq. Ft.
2,024
Sq. Ft.
$146
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath bi-level home situated on a rare double lot in the sought-after, gated Candlewick Lake community. This move-in-ready property has been extensively improved between 2022-2025, offering modern comfort and peace of mind. The main level features a bright great-room layout with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and sliding doors to a deck overlooking a serene, tree-lined backyard. Bedrooms are generously sized, and the main-floor bathroom was...Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath bi-level home situated on a rare double lot in the sought-after, gated Candlewick Lake community. This move-in-ready property has been extensively improved between 2022-2025, offering modern comfort and peace of mind. The main level features a bright great-room layout with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and sliding doors to a deck overlooking a serene, tree-lined backyard. Bedrooms are generously sized, and the main-floor bathroom was fully remodeled in 2023. All main-level doors were replaced in 2025. The partially exposed lower level provides two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious recreation room. The basement bathroom has been freshly updated. Additional highlights include an attached 2-car garage with new garage door and motor (2025). Major updates: Roof, gutters & downspouts (2025) Furnace (2023) & A/C (2024) New flooring throughout (2023) Ceiling fans & light fixtures (2023-2025) New sump pump (2024) Washer & dryer (2022) Enjoy resort-style amenities including lake access, pool, beach, golf course, recreation center, parks, trails, and community events-all while enjoying the extra space and privacy of a double lot.
  1. Listed by Joanna Piekarski • HomeSmart Connect LLC
    P: (224)-361-9302 C: (224)-361-9302 joanna@homesbyjoannak.com;joanna@homesbyjoannak.com

Property Details for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

Area
Poplar Grove
Township
Poplar Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 10:52 AM

Property Details for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

StatusActive
MLS #12535729
Days on Market18
Taxes$4,143 / year
HOA Fees$146 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built1993
Lot Size-
CountyBoone County

Location

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Building Information for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

Stories-Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,929 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,438

Property Taxes

$345

HOA Dues

$146

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Property Information for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 100
  • Elementary School: Caledonia Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Belvidere Central Middle School
  • High School District: 100
  • High School: Belvidere North High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 100
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Pool, Other
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 800
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2024
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2024
  • Main Sq Ft: 1224
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 58X83X150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 25X12

Property History for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12535729

$295,000
Sep 28, 2023

Sold

MRED #11866286

$215,000
Sep 27, 2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

$215,000
Aug 27, 2023

Pending

MRED #11866286

Aug 26, 2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

Aug 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11866286

$215,000
Aug 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

$215,000
Apr 26, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1318383098

$202,500

+1.6% / yr

Feb 6, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09083993

$125,000
Nov 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09083993

$125,000
Oct 7, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08734030

$125,000
Sep 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08734030

$125,000
Jan 30, 2014

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200678360

$164,000
Jan 30, 2014

Expired

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200670831

$164,900
Nov 28, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07853693

$125,000
Oct 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07853693

$125,000
Apr 15, 2011

Sold

MRED #07721540

$62,600
Apr 14, 2011

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

$62,600
Mar 16, 2011

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

Mar 16, 2011

Pending

MRED #07721540

Jan 31, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07721540

$74,250
Jan 24, 2011

Expired

MRED #07664324

$82,500
Oct 26, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07664324

$82,500
Oct 25, 2010

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

$74,250
Dec 17, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114779428

$170,000

+12.3% / yr

Jul 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200678360

$164,000
Jan 3, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200670831

$162,500
Dec 20, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1092779810

$135,000
Dec 8, 2005

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

$135,000
Nov 13, 2005

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

Oct 30, 2005

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

$137,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12535729

$295,000
09/28/2023

Sold

MRED #11866286

$215,000
09/27/2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

$215,000
08/27/2023

Pending

MRED #11866286

08/26/2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

08/22/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11866286

$215,000
08/21/2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304831

$215,000
04/26/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1318383098

$202,500

+1.6% / yr

02/06/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09083993

$125,000
11/11/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09083993

$125,000
10/07/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08734030

$125,000
09/19/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08734030

$125,000
01/30/2014

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200678360

$164,000
01/30/2014

Expired

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200670831

$164,900
11/28/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07853693

$125,000
10/07/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07853693

$125,000
04/15/2011

Sold

MRED #07721540

$62,600
04/14/2011

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

$62,600
03/16/2011

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

03/16/2011

Pending

MRED #07721540

01/31/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07721540

$74,250
01/24/2011

Expired

MRED #07664324

$82,500
10/26/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07664324

$82,500
10/25/2010

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201158647

$74,250
12/17/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114779428

$170,000

+12.3% / yr

07/09/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200678360

$164,000
01/03/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200670831

$162,500
12/20/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1092779810

$135,000
12/08/2005

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

$135,000
11/13/2005

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

10/30/2005

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200668933

$137,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$3,532Additions$58,198Total$61,730
Tax Record2024$4,143 ($345 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,400 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,176 SqFtLot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993CountyBOONEAPN03-28-276-010

Schools near 117 Benedict Drive Southwest

This home is within Belvidere Community Unit School District 100.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Caledonia Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Belvidere Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Belvidere North High School
Public9 to 12

Everest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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117 Benedict Drive Southwest is a single family home for sale in Poplar Grove, IL 61065. This property was listed for sale on December 20, 2025 by HomeSmart Connect LLC, it's currently listed at $295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 18 days and was last sold on September 28, 2023. This listing's school district is Belvidere Community Unit School District 100. Nearby schools include Caledonia Elementary School, Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere North High School. 117 Benedict Drive Southwest is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,024 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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