Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,300 sqft$230/sqft
7961 Chicago Rd, Minooka, IL 60447
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.4 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$230/sq ftPrice per sq ft
13 carsParking Spaces

Description

Looking for peace & tranquility? Look no further! Don't delay seeing this lovely farmhouse property situated on approximately 4.4 acres - home was completely updated in 2010. Property features a relaxing covered front porch - upon entry is the 2 story foyer - spacious living rm w/stone fireplace flanked by custom built in shelving - adjacent is the dining room w/glass doors that lead to covered rear porch, another peaceful area. Gorgeous custom kitchen w/large center island, granite counters, subway...Looking for peace & tranquility? Look no further! Don't delay seeing this lovely farmhouse property situated on approximately 4.4 acres - home was completely updated in 2010. Property features a relaxing covered front porch - upon entry is the 2 story foyer - spacious living rm w/stone fireplace flanked by custom built in shelving - adjacent is the dining room w/glass doors that lead to covered rear porch, another peaceful area. Gorgeous custom kitchen w/large center island, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, glass cabinetry, built in double electric ovens & hidden fridge w/custom cabinet overlay. Adjacent is the eating area & door leading to 3rd covered porch & main driveway. There is a first floor full bath along w/hook ups for main floor laundry, if desired. 9ft ceilings on main level. Original open staircase leads to 2nd floor. The open loft area could be converted to a 4th bedroom. There is a pull-down attic stair that leads to attic space that could be completely refinished for a 3rd floor - the master bedroom (center room) comes with a walk in closet, 3 large windows & a door leading to 2nd floor covered porch, great space to unwind! There are 2 other bedrooms along w/2nd full hall bath that features dual sinks, granite counters, tub/shower & convenient 2nd floor laundry. There is also a full, unfinished basement. Details for the major interior remodel in 2010 include: new drywall & insulation thru out home - new electric, plumbing, windows, siding, hvac & ss appliances. Current updates include: new roof (2023) new 3 car garage (2023) tankless water heater (2022) new drain tiles inside basement perimeter (2020) landscape (2015) this home is move in ready - get away from it all, so serene & quiet yet close to all amenities! Yorkville schools! Zoned ag - horses welcome!

    Sold By eXp Realty, LLC

    • Listed by: Susan Scheuber 815.263.5988 susie@susiescheuber.com • RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
    Listing closed: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12337916

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $450,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.3%

    Minooka, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    $560,000 | 12005 Peterson Road, Minooka, IL 60447
    1/37
    1

    $560,000

    Sold 03/31/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,650
    Square Feet
    20.54
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
    1/41
    2

    $449,500

    Sold 06/17/26

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,171
    Square Feet
    0.23
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/57
    3

    $433,500

    Sold 09/10/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,171
    Square Feet
    0.23
    Acres
    $375,000 | 12026 Grove Road, Minooka, IL 60447
    1/27
    4

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    3
    Bedrooms
    1,294
    Square Feet
    1.16
    Acres
    an aerial view of a house with a ocean view
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    5

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    Sold 04/10/26

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,454
    Square Feet
    0.28
    Acres
    front view of a house with a yard
    1/28
    6

    $465,000

    Sold 06/17/26

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,282
    Square Feet
    0.24
    Acres
    a view of house with garden
    1/53
    7

    $600,000

    Sold 06/30/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,450
    Square Feet
    0.72
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/59
    8

    $440,000

    Sold 10/17/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,284
    Square Feet
    0.64
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/36
    9

    $450,000

    Sold 07/25/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,001
    Square Feet
    0.37
    Acres

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    Property Information for 7961 Chicago Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,630 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Minooka
    • Township: Lisbon
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1921
    • Lot Size: 4.40 AC / 191,664 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 115
    • High School District: 115
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 115
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Gravel, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Granite Counters
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Horse-Riding Area, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Heatilator
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Loft, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
    • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: Yes
    • Rebuilt Year: 2010
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd
    • Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 4.4
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
    Property and Assessments
    • Possible Use: Horses
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 4
    • Document Date: 2025-04-28T23:32:47
    • Photos Count: 64
    • 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: 16X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X12
    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: 15X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X20
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 7X14
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 10X11

    Property History for 7961 Chicago Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 30, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12337916

    $529,000
    May 4, 2025

    Temporarily Off Market

    MRED #12337916

    $529,000
    May 4, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12337916

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/30/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12337916

    $529,000
    05/04/2025

    Temporarily Off Market

    MRED #12337916

    $529,000
    05/04/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12337916

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

    Public Records for 7961 Chicago Road

    Taxable ValueLand$15,170Additions$74,447Total$89,617
    Tax Record2024$5,476 ($456 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size138,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938CountyKENDALLAPN08-11-100-019

    Schools near 7961 Chicago Road

    This home is within Yorkville Community Unit School District 115.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 3
    Public - 4 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Circle Center Grade School
    PublicK to 3

    Yorkville Intermediate School
    Public4 to 6

    Yorkville Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Yorkville High School
    Public9 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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    This home: 7961 Chicago Road, Minooka, IL 60447
    $529,000
    3
    2,300
    191,664
    4
    3
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    235,398
    $285,000
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    $895,500
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