8851 Finnie Road

Closed 4/27/23
Closed 4/27/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,900,000
5 beds4,000 sqft
8851 Finnie Rd, Newark, IL 60541
Single FamilyProperty Type
220 acresLot Size
$475/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Will-o-Wick Estate in Kendall County is for sale for the first time in over 50 years. This working farm has 220+/- acres including 155 tillable, 53 pasture, 13 wooded with Fox River frontage and 7 including homes and barns and has been owned by only three families. Built in 1865, the main house needs some TLC to bring it back to its former glory. The pine is in expert condition with little, if any, knotting. The first floor has 10' feet ceilings throughout including a grand staircase in foyer,...The Will-o-Wick Estate in Kendall County is for sale for the first time in over 50 years. This working farm has 220+/- acres including 155 tillable, 53 pasture, 13 wooded with Fox River frontage and 7 including homes and barns and has been owned by only three families. Built in 1865, the main house needs some TLC to bring it back to its former glory. The pine is in expert condition with little, if any, knotting. The first floor has 10' feet ceilings throughout including a grand staircase in foyer, fireplace in a large family/gathering room and a truly formal dining room with original lighting. The parlor/den and an attached library have built-ins. The concentric hardwood floors were created by an expert cabinet maker during the Great Depression and are both unique and stunning. The kitchen has a 50's charm and a lovely breakfast nook with bay window. The laundry/mudroom is off the back door with a first floor powder room. There is a master bedroom addition on the first floor with his and her bathrooms and vintage lighting. Walk up the grand staircase to a large landing and step out onto a balcony that overlooks acres of pasture, woods and the Fox River. Upstairs includes four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a full basement as well. There are also two rental houses on the property. The first is a three bedroom, one and a half bath; the second is a studio home. There is a 3+ car garage, a tool shed, large main barn with chicken coop, corn crib, four silos plus a large confinement barn. Please note, the main house needs updating and repairs and could be brought back to a stunning mansion with the right buyer. The land is beautiful. The farmland is prosperous (we have soil descriptions, available upon request) the pastureland is slightly rolling and fertile. The wooded river area could be subdivided and sold similarly to the property to the west. This is truly an amazing Estate. POF or Pre-approval needed for showing to be scheduled with 24-48 hour notice. The rental houses will only be showed on 2nd showings. Please note the property is being sold as an estate and will not to be sub-divided. Property is being Sold AS-IS.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: Laura Tomsa 630.347.3207 Laura@brummelproperties.com; Lauratomsa@me.com • Brummel Properties, Inc.
    • Listed by: John Dunholter 630.399.1290 johndunholter@gmail.com • Brummel Properties, Inc.
    Listing closed: 04/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11693088

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 8851 Finnie Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $17,249 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Kendall County
    • Area: Newark
    • Township: Fox
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Heat/Fuel: Oil
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 220.00 AC / 9,583,200 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 430
    • High School District: 430
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 430
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Library, Den, Other Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Num of Baths: 2.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • 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 Size: 10+ Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 9583344
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Grain Storage, Other, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, Second Residence, Corn Crib, Garage(s), See Remarks
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Combination
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Appraiser
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    • Lot Size Source: Appraisal
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-01-06T20:03:49
    • Photos Count: 49
    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 Dimensions: 27X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X15
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 11X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X26
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 10X20
    Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Den Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Den
    • Dimensions: 15X15
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 13X8
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 11X7
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 10X8

    Property History for 8851 Finnie Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 27, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11693088

    		$1,900,000—
    Feb 5, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11693088

    		—
    Dec 30, 2022

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11693088

    		$2,400,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/27/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11693088

    $1,900,000
    02/05/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11693088

    —
    12/30/2022

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11693088

    $2,400,000

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

    Public Records for 8851 Finnie Road

    Taxable ValueLand$139,795Additions$163,418Total$303,213
    Tax Record2025$19,464 ($1,622 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size7,991,953 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningA-1CountyKENDALLAPN04-18-300-001

    Schools near 8851 Finnie Road

    This home is within Sandwich Community Unit School District 430.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 3
    Sandwich Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Sandwich Community High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Herman E Dummer
    		Public - 4 to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
    PublicPK to 3

    Sandwich Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Sandwich Community High School
    Public9 to 12

    Herman E Dummer
    Public4 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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