Last Sold Price
2 beds1,862 sqft$86/sqft
18 Academy St, German Valley, IL 61039

Description

Well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Main floor has 2 bedrooms with a full bath, living room, kitchen with an island and a formal dining room that could be converted back to a third bedroom. The lower level has a large family room, full bath with a walk-in shower, office and utility room that has the washer & dryer and shelving for storage. There is a large covered front porch with a ceiling fan, a deck on the back of the house, storage shed and a oversized 2-stall heated detached garage. Updates...Well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Main floor has 2 bedrooms with a full bath, living room, kitchen with an island and a formal dining room that could be converted back to a third bedroom. The lower level has a large family room, full bath with a walk-in shower, office and utility room that has the washer & dryer and shelving for storage. There is a large covered front porch with a ceiling fan, a deck on the back of the house, storage shed and a oversized 2-stall heated detached garage. Updates include both bathrooms being updated, carpet on the main level, flooring in the lower level family room and a new furnace as of November 2024.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JOSH LONGAMORE • CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
    C: (815) 238-6031 josh@joshlongamore.com

Property Details for 18 Academy Street

MLS #
202406923
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$2,859 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 1 Story
Year Built
1977
Lot Size
0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Style
Ranch
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener

Location

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Building Information for 18 Academy Street

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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Property Information for 18 Academy Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Stephenson County
  • City: GERMAN VALLEY
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61039
  • Address: 18 Academy Street
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61039
  • Year Built: 1977
  • School District: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Elementary School 1: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Middle School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • High School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Township: Ridott
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes: $2,859
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.27
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 798
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1862
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1064
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 052032127011
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • General Features: Deck, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Laundry Basement, Porch Covered, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 10'8"
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10'6"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 10'10"
  • Dining Room Width: 10'1"
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 25'5"
  • Family Room Width: 18'5"
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 12'9"
  • Kitchen Width: 12'2"
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 18'3"
  • Living Room Width: 14'2"
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 11'4"
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 7'6"
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Lower
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 18 Academy Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

MRED #12256341

$159,900
Feb 13, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406923

$159,900
Jan 3, 2025

Pending

MRED #12256341

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

MRED #12256341

$159,900
02/13/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406923

$159,900
01/03/2025

Pending

MRED #12256341

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

Public Records for 18 Academy Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,384Additions$47,433Total$51,817
Tax Record2025$3,640 ($303 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977CountySTEPHENSONAPN05-20-32-127-011

Schools near 18 Academy Street

This home is within Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forreston Grade School
Public1 to 5

Forreston Jr/Sr High School
Public6 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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