Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,849 sqft
1824 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This one owner home was lovingly built with the aim of being close to nature and welcoming to guests. The first floor centers around a spacious living room w/vaulted ceiling, impressive stone fireplace, hardwood floors, & wall of windows offering ever changing views of a one acre pond and mature landscape. The lovely kitchen has new appliances, and is open to the dining and living areas. A screened porch off the dining room is ideal for summer meals. The master suite, also on the main floor, is nice...This one owner home was lovingly built with the aim of being close to nature and welcoming to guests. The first floor centers around a spacious living room w/vaulted ceiling, impressive stone fireplace, hardwood floors, & wall of windows offering ever changing views of a one acre pond and mature landscape. The lovely kitchen has new appliances, and is open to the dining and living areas. A screened porch off the dining room is ideal for summer meals. The master suite, also on the main floor, is nice sized w/walk in closet. It is adjoined by a lovely sunroom with attached deck overlooking the pond. The laundry room is conveniently located on the first floor. The upstairs loft overlooks the living room, & has two nice bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is a full walkout w/2 more bedrooms, bright family room with great pond views, full bath, kitchenette, mud room, & large utility room. There is a 2 car attached garage & very large yard. This home offers a lovely retreat & lots of opportunities for recreation, including hiking trails in the adjoining nature preserve filled with woodland flowers and fauna. The spring wildflower display is unparalleled!

    Sold By Crawford Realty, LLC

    • Listed by: Nancy Fritts 815.440.3369 nancyfritts@gmail.com • Heartland Realty 11 LLC
    Listing closed: 09/03/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10771364

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    Avg days on market

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    Property Information for 1824 Twist Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,074 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lee County
    • Area: Franklin Grove
    • Township: Franklin Grove
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1995
    • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 275
    • High School District: 275
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 275
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Lake
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1387
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Screened Porch, Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 1849
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2849
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3236
    • Main Sq Ft: 1387
    • Upper Sq Ft: 462
    • Lot Description: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Pond, Water View, Wooded, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 5
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1849
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 387
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2020-07-06T20:18:23
    • Photos Count: 38
    • Rural: Y
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 12X18
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 12X13
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 13X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Size: 20X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 14X16
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Size: 7X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 20X17
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 12X11
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: 2nd Kitchen
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 7X8
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Vinyl
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 11X11
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 12X14
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Size: 15X12
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 6 Size: 10X12
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level

    Property History for 1824 Twist Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 3, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10771364

    $362,500—
    Jul 10, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10771364

    —
    Jul 6, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10771364

    $369,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/03/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10771364

    $362,500
    07/10/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10771364

    —
    07/06/2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10771364

    $369,000

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

    Public Records for 1824 Twist Road

    Taxable ValueLand$32,659Additions$95,585Total$128,244
    Tax Record2025$9,330 ($778 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,849 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,849 SqFtStories2Lot Size273,992 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995CountyLEEAPN14-03-33-400-034

    Schools near 1824 Twist Road

    This home is within Ashton-Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Ashton-Franklin Center High School
    Public7 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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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 1824 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
    $362,500
    5
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    217,800
    $215,000
    3
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    217,800
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