Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,324 sqft

1298 E Menzemer Rd, Elizabeth, IL 61028

Single FamilyProperty Type
71.66 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$113/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sale recorded as 2 separate parcels: House on 20 acres for $195,000 and 51 acres vacant land for $180,000 Country 4 BR 5.5 BA home on a year-round stream. If you are looking for the perfect home setting this is the one! Home is being sold "as-is". Some drywall issues and the roof on the north side does need to be replaced, otherwise it is in good shape. 2 Stone fireplaces, one with a heat-a-lator for efficient home heating, large rooms, 2 car attached gargage, and plenty of room for a growing family....Sale recorded as 2 separate parcels: House on 20 acres for $195,000 and 51 acres vacant land for $180,000 Country 4 BR 5.5 BA home on a year-round stream. If you are looking for the perfect home setting this is the one! Home is being sold "as-is". Some drywall issues and the roof on the north side does need to be replaced, otherwise it is in good shape. 2 Stone fireplaces, one with a heat-a-lator for efficient home heating, large rooms, 2 car attached gargage, and plenty of room for a growing family. 17-18 acres are being rented out on a year-year basis ($90/acre), about 5 acres in CRP with about 3 years left. Good mix of timber, pasture and tillable. Other purchase options available - see MLS#20120966 & 20120968.
  • Listed by: STEVEN M MCINTYRE 815.541.4282 steve@sellitwithsteve.com • OLD NORTHWEST LAND CO. inc.
Listing closed: 12/27/2012 06:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 111026
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Property Information for 1298 East Menzemer Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 71.66 AC / 3,121,509 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Grid: Jo Daviess County
  • City: ELIZABETH
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61028
  • Address: 1298 E Menzemer Rd
  • County: Other
  • Zip Code: 61028
  • Elementary School 2: River Ridge
  • Year Built: 1992
  • School District: River Ridge
  • Elementary School 1: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge
  • High School: River Ridge
  • Township: JDC18-Thompson
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2011

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 71.66
  • Property Type: Water Front Lot, Wooded, Country View, River View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1662
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1662
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3324
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 43-18-000-331-00
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 0
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Vinyl
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 5
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Baths: 5.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, LP Gas Tank Rented

Room Information

Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 16x18
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 11x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: 15x12
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: 35x15
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 13x20
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 35x15
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 6 Name: L - non-co
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 13x13

Rental

Rent Information
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 1298 East Menzemer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106127049

$190,000

+99.3% / yr

Dec 27, 2012

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #111026

$375,000—
Dec 27, 2012

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #110945

$179,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106127049

$190,000

+99.3% / yr

12/27/2012

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #111026

$375,000
12/27/2012

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #110945

$179,900

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

Public Records for 1298 East Menzemer Road

Taxable Value

Land

$8,382

Additions

-
Total$8,382

Tax Record

2024

$442 ($37 / month)

Home Facts

Lot Size

2,250,310 SqFt

Style

Agricultural / Rural

County

JO DAVIESS

APN

18-000-331-00

Schools near 1298 East Menzemer Road

This home is within River Ridge Community Unit School District 210.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
River Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

River Ridge 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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