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3 beds1,181 sqft$76/sqft
917 Ski Hill Rd, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,501 sq ftLot Size
1916Year Built
$76/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$175/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

An opportunity that can't be beat! Towering pines welcome you to this very rustic home in a very rustic and desireable fox riverfront neighborhood. 3 bedrooms (master bedroom on main floor), 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with eat in space, dining room that flows into living room with huge windows overlooking the fox river basin, wood burning fireplace, partially finished basement, 1 car garage, 24 x 24 wood deck, and there may be access to the river. This home does need a little cosmetic...An opportunity that can't be beat! Towering pines welcome you to this very rustic home in a very rustic and desireable fox riverfront neighborhood. 3 bedrooms (master bedroom on main floor), 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with eat in space, dining room that flows into living room with huge windows overlooking the fox river basin, wood burning fireplace, partially finished basement, 1 car garage, 24 x 24 wood deck, and there may be access to the river. This home does need a little cosmetic work but has tons of character with built ins. You gotta see!

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    • Listed by: Jack 847.395.1010 baronjack@aol.com • Realty World Tiffany R.E.
    Listing closed: 10/10/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09695642

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $321,218

    Avg days on market

    16

    Sale-to-list ratio

    103.1%

    Fox River Grove, IL

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    Property Information for 917 Ski Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,273 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Fox River Grove
    • Township: ALGONQUIN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1916
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 3
    • Elementary School: ALGONQUIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: FOX RIVER GROVE JR HI SCHOOL
    • High School District: 155
    • High School: CARY-GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 3
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, First Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Dock, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 400
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Water View, Wooded
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 100X75
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • North Coordinate: 23
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 29
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1181
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 22
    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: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X8
    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: 16X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X15
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 11X10

    Property History for 917 Ski Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 10, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09695642

    $89,900
    Sep 1, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #613019874

    $89,900

    +1449.0% / yr

    Aug 7, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09695642

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/10/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09695642

    $89,900
    09/01/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #613019874

    $89,900

    +1449.0% / yr

    08/07/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09695642

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

    Public Records for 917 Ski Hill Road

    Taxable ValueLand$5,021Additions$70,267Total$75,288
    Tax Record2024$6,449 ($537 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,181 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,181 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,836 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1916CountyMCHENRYAPN20-17-404-009

    Schools near 917 Ski Hill Road

    This home is within Chsd 155 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Algonquin Road Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Fox River Grove Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Cary-Grove Community 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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