Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,072 sqft

185 State St, German Valley, IL 61039

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$37/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

REQUIREMENTS: Days in MLS – 1 through 20 – open to owner occupancy buyers used as their primary residences ONLY – 21 days and after open to all buyers. FMFL This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 4/2/17. Investor offers would be eligible for review and acceptance on 4/3/17. Property sold "As Is" – NO WARRANTIES. All offers presented to listing agent must have the buyers sign the Freddie Mac Addendum to Contract - copies of all forms in Associated Documents...REQUIREMENTS: Days in MLS – 1 through 20 – open to owner occupancy buyers used as their primary residences ONLY – 21 days and after open to all buyers. FMFL This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 4/2/17. Investor offers would be eligible for review and acceptance on 4/3/17. Property sold "As Is" – NO WARRANTIES. All offers presented to listing agent must have the buyers sign the Freddie Mac Addendum to Contract - copies of all forms in Associated Documents in MLS, 22 pages. Also, all offers must have a letter of pre-qualification from a bank. Cash offers need letter from bank with proof of funds to close. Property must be in the MLS for 48 hours before any offers will be considered by Seller. If multiple offers come in, buyer will have to sign form giving highest and best offer. Please see Private Remarks for current promotions and closing date requirements, etc. NICE SMALLER 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home (1 on main level and 1 in lower level) ranch home located in small town only 12 miles to Freeport, 25 miles to Rockford and 68 miles to Madison. Living room with fireplace and eat-in kitchen. Some recent updates – new carpet, hardwood floors were refinished, 2 stall detached garage plus a 3rd garage under the home being used as storage. Priced under assessed value. A must see!
  • Listed by: PATRICIA L BROWN patb@aeroinc.net • PAT BROWN REALTY
  • Listed by: ADAM WERHANE werhaneaw@gmail.com • PAT BROWN REALTY
Listing closed: 08/21/2017 07:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 119140
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 185 State Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,546 / year
  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Detached, Other

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Grid: Stephenson County
  • City: GERMAN VALLEY
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61039
  • Address: 185 State Street
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61039
  • Elementary School 2: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Year Built: 1963
  • School District: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Elementary School 1: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Middle School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • High School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Township: SC05-Ridott
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Taxes: $1,546

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Property Type: Other
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1072
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1072
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 05-20-32-229-014
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Fuses

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Other, Aluminum, Vinyl
  • General Features: Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Stove/Cooktop

Room Information

Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 11'6"x13'
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 9'4"x11'5"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11'6"x8'4"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: -
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: -
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 15'x9'10"
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 20'3"x11'4
  • Living Room Level: Main

Property History for 185 State Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

$39,900—
Jun 6, 2017

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

—
Mar 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

$49,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

$39,900
06/06/2017

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

—
03/12/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119140

$49,900

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

Public Records for 185 State Street

Taxable Value

Land

$2,728

Additions

$34,983
Total$37,711

Tax Record

2025

$2,521 ($210 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,144 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,144 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,405 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1963

Year Renovated

1963

County

STEPHENSON

APN

05-20-32-229-014

Schools near 185 State 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

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