Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds890 sqft
38441 N 7th Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$79/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare. one-time opportunity, to get TWO HOUSES (totaling approx. 1500 sq. ft.) and FIVE out buildings for ONE money (less than 45,000 dollars per house). Houses are located on private, nearly, fully fenced-in (approx. 600 feet of fence), OVER 1/2 ACRE lot (one PIN) on paved, dead-end street in a neighborhood of upscale homes. Per the Lake County Central Permit Facility located in Libertyville, IL, "the second single-family dwelling unit is properly considered LEGALLY nonconforming" and is allowed...A rare. one-time opportunity, to get TWO HOUSES (totaling approx. 1500 sq. ft.) and FIVE out buildings for ONE money (less than 45,000 dollars per house). Houses are located on private, nearly, fully fenced-in (approx. 600 feet of fence), OVER 1/2 ACRE lot (one PIN) on paved, dead-end street in a neighborhood of upscale homes. Per the Lake County Central Permit Facility located in Libertyville, IL, "the second single-family dwelling unit is properly considered LEGALLY nonconforming" and is allowed to remain on the property as described in letter (SELLER has letter from LAKE COUNTY indicating this). HOUSE CLOSEST TO STREET, with approximately 608 square feet, has front and rear decks, foyer, kitchen, bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), bedroom, and large living room. REAR 1.5 STORY HOUSE with newer roof has approximately 890 square feet with screened porch (with 6-foot wide french door accessing porch), large kitchen (with high-end, expensive " SCHROCK handcrafted cabinetry" - kitchen cabinets and TWO SKYLIGHTS), large bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), large living room and 2 bedrooms (one extra large on second floor). The electric meter and gas meter servicing BOTH HOUSES have been REMOVED by the utility companies (thereby providing NO electricity or natural gas to property for inspections or any other reasons). The as-is refrigerators and as-is stoves are included in purchase price and the TWO boats, lawn mower, rototiller and extension ladder located on property will be removed by seller prior to closing (ALL OTHER PERSONAL property located on property at closing will be INCLUDED IN SALE). The entire property including BOTH HOUSES AND FIVE OUT BUILDINGS are AS-IS AND SHOWN, NEEDING REPAIRS with DUE-DILIGENCE REQUIRED. Potential property options are: 1) owner-occupy both houses, 2) owner-occupy one house and rent income from second house, 3) rent income from BOTH HOUSES. Photos 17-35 are REAR HOUSE and photos 36-48 are FRONT HOUSE.

    Sold By Poltera, Stephen

    • Listed by: Stephen Poltera 815.575.6869 cuhlman26@gmail.com • Poltera, Stephen
    Listing closed: 05/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12279271

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $190,000

    Avg days on market

    29

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.8%

    Spring Grove, IL

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    Property Information for 38441 North 7th Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,648 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Spring Grove
    • Township: Antioch
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1940
    • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 114
    • High School District: 124
    • High School: Grant Community High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 114
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: On Site
    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: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 4
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 150 X 150
    • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Construction: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Other
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1335
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 52
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    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: 10X19
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 11X20
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 8X20

    Property History for 38441 North 7th Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 20, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1558693267

    $70,000—
    May 20, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12279271

    $70,000—
    Apr 23, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12279271

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/20/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1558693267

    $70,000
    05/20/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12279271

    $70,000
    04/23/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12279271

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

    Public Records for 38441 North 7th Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$7,802Additions$56,091Total$63,893
    Tax Record2024$4,413 ($368 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,335 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,335 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965CountyLAKEAPN01-33-408-013

    Schools near 38441 North 7th Avenue

    This home is within Fox Lake Grade School District 114 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lotus School
    PublicPK to 4

    Stanton School
    Public5 to 8

    Grant Community High School
    Public9 to 12

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