2256 Wolpers Road

Closed 5/10/23
Closed 5/10/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$276,000
3 beds2,100 sqft$131/sqft
2256 Wolpers Rd, Park Forest, IL 60466
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$131/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Retreat to this charmimg 1.5 story situated on 1.5 acres in unincorporated Crete. Rarely do we find a "country" lifestyle so close to city conveniences. Enter to central foyer with real hardwood floors, oak staircase, and travel upstairs or down the hall to the main floor living space. Sunny LR/DR has hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, natural fireplace & audio/visual closet. Main floor office/den has double door entry, hardwood floors, built-in storage cabinets & decorative wood shelving. Family sized...Retreat to this charmimg 1.5 story situated on 1.5 acres in unincorporated Crete. Rarely do we find a "country" lifestyle so close to city conveniences. Enter to central foyer with real hardwood floors, oak staircase, and travel upstairs or down the hall to the main floor living space. Sunny LR/DR has hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, natural fireplace & audio/visual closet. Main floor office/den has double door entry, hardwood floors, built-in storage cabinets & decorative wood shelving. Family sized kitchen updated with pine cabinets, ceramic tile floor, solid surface counters, breakfast bar & huge walk-in pantry. Open plan features main floor FR off the kitchen with woodburning stove, knotty pine waincscot and patio door overlooking 2-tiered deck and expansive back yard. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms all with hardwood floors, 2 walk-in closets & remodeled full bath with double sinks. Full, partially finished basement is divided into recreation room & utility/shop area with functional exterior exit stairwell to back yard. 2.5 car attached garage has wood burner for heat & service door to back yard. Enjoy the finished 40' x 22' shop building with "in the floor" hot water heat! Extras include pull-down stairway for storage in attached garage, 6-panel solid core interior doors, "Generac" (LP gas) back up generator, individually controlled electric heat in each room & central vac & electric stairlift to 2nd floor. Wolpers Road is one way street ingress/egress. Original owner built and is now offering this wonderful home.

    Sold By Baird & Warner

    • Listed by: Bruce Hackel 708.846.8686 brucehackel@gmail.com;bruce@hackelman.com • RE/MAX 10
    Listing closed: 05/10/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11749223

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $235,000

    Avg days on market

    71

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.3%

    Park Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 2256 Wolpers Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,122 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Will County
    • Area: Park Forest
    • Township: Crete
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 6.0
    • Num Of Cars: 6.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Electric, Propane, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1966
    • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 201U
    • High School District: 201U
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, South
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Pantry
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Door Features: 6 Panel Door(s)
    • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Horse-Riding Trails, Street Paved
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2160
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Fire Pit, Workshop
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2160
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2160
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 130 X 498
    • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Second Garage, Shed(s), Garage(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Accessibility Features: Stair Lift
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 2160.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 3360
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 7
    • Document Date: 2023-04-10T19:22:43
    • Photos Count: 22
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 18X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 30X15

    Property History for 2256 Wolpers Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 10, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11749223

    		$276,000—
    May 4, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1510813834

    		$276,000—
    Apr 7, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11749223

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/10/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11749223

    $276,000
    05/04/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1510813834

    $276,000
    04/07/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11749223

    —

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

    Public Records for 2256 Wolpers Road

    Taxable ValueLand$16,547Additions$66,351Total$82,898
    Tax Record2025$7,196 ($600 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,260 SqFtStories1Lot Size64,904 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966CountyWILLAPN23-15-07-100-020

    Schools near 2256 Wolpers Road

    This home is within Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Crete Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Crete-Monee Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Crete-Monee High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Coretta Scott King Magnet School
    		Public - K to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Crete Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Crete-Monee Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Crete-Monee High School
    Public9 to 12

    Coretta Scott King Magnet School
    PublicK to 5

    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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    This home: 2256 Wolpers Road, Park Forest, IL 60466
    $276,000
    3
    2,100
    65,340
    2342 Wolpers Road, Park Forest, IL 60466
    $2,000
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    43,560
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    2326 Wolpers Road, Park Forest, IL 60466
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    $30,000
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