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3 beds1,500 sqft$227/sqft
9971 Leland Rd, Waterman, IL 60556
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1904Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy Country Living At Its Finest. Terrific Farmette Featuring Wonderfully Updated and Stylish Farmhouse On 2+ Picturesque Acres. Lots of Updates from Top to Bottom and Features Beautiful Decor Throughout. Covered Front Porch. Nice Entry/Foyer leads to charming LIVING ROOM with Extra Wide Solid Wood Vintage Pocket Door, New Carpet, numerous Windows for tons of natural light. Large DINING AREA with accent Wooden Beam on ceiling flows into the nicely updated KITCHEN featuring Stainless Steel Appliances,...Enjoy Country Living At Its Finest. Terrific Farmette Featuring Wonderfully Updated and Stylish Farmhouse On 2+ Picturesque Acres. Lots of Updates from Top to Bottom and Features Beautiful Decor Throughout. Covered Front Porch. Nice Entry/Foyer leads to charming LIVING ROOM with Extra Wide Solid Wood Vintage Pocket Door, New Carpet, numerous Windows for tons of natural light. Large DINING AREA with accent Wooden Beam on ceiling flows into the nicely updated KITCHEN featuring Stainless Steel Appliances, Center Island, Newer Granite Counters, Newer Ceramic Tile Backsplash, Maple Cabinets, and newer Stainless Steel Farm Sink and SS Faucet. Nicely Updated 1ST FLOOR FULL BATH is flanked by 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM 2/OFFICE and LAUNDRY. Head up to the 2nd Floor where you'll find a GORGEOUS NEW MAIN BATH with Stylish Vanity featuring Double Sinks, a Quartz Counter, Huge Walk-In Shower with Rain Shower Head, beautiful Ceramic Tile Flooring, and a large Walk-In Closet all nicely hidden behind a charming Sliding Barn Door Entry. The serene Vaulted Master Bedroom features neutral carpet and paint and overlooks the back yard. BEDROOM 3 features a deep Walk-In Closet, newer Lighted Ceiling Fan, neutral carpet and paint. Don't forget to checkout the spacious FULL BASEMENT. UPDATES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS include New Well (2020) and Whole House Generac Generator, Raising the 2nd Floor Ceiling to 8 Feet, Vinyl Plank Flooring on 2nd Level, Living Room Carpeting, 1st Flr Bath update, NEW 2nd Floor FULL BATH, many Light Fixtures including three main floor lighted ceiling fans, Window Blinds (2020), Dog Run, Sump Pump (2022), Washing Machine (2022). PRIOR UPDATES include Roof, Siding, Gutters, Windows, Furnace, AC, Paint, Water Heater, Electric and Plumbing. You'll spend many nights enjoying the Outdoor Stone Fireplace while overlooking the beautiful Countryside - Perfect area for entertaining. Lighted Driveway leads to an Oversized 2+ CAR GARAGE and 3 Large OUTBUILDINGS with 220 AMP Service. Plenty of Storage for a Boat, Rec Vehicles and all the toys you may wish to own! Terrific Location just a few minutes west of Downtown Waterman, 12 Miles South of DeKalb and a quick 20 minutes to Sugar Grove. Indian Creek School District. Low taxes! This One is a Must See!

    Sold By john greene, Realtor

    • Listed by: Mark Sannita 630.762.1506 mark@roomtoroam.com;homes@roomtoroam.com • Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
    Listing closed: 04/13/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11650481

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $277,000

    Avg days on market

    22

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.1%

    Waterman, IL

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    Property Information for 9971 Leland Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,137 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Waterman
    • Township: Clinton
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Num Of Cars: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1904
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 425
    • High School District: 425
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 425
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Double Shower
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Foyer, Walk In Closet
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 1500
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1500
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1500
    • Upper Sq Ft: 1500
    • Lot Description: Horses Allowed, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting
    • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 299X292
    • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Garage(s), Storage, Utility Building(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2023-02-24T21:28:48
    • Photos Count: 36
    • Rural: Y
    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: 15X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 7X6
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X5

    Property History for 9971 Leland Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 13, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11650481

    $339,900
    Apr 7, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1509898103

    $340,000

    +13.4% / yr

    Mar 5, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11650481

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/13/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11650481

    $339,900
    04/07/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1509898103

    $340,000

    +13.4% / yr

    03/05/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11650481

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

    Public Records for 9971 Leland Road

    Taxable ValueLand$31,353Additions$66,405Total$97,758
    Tax Record2025$6,135 ($511 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN14-17-100-005

    Schools near 9971 Leland Road

    This home is within Indian Creek Community Unit School District 425.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Shabbona Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Indian Creek Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Indian Creek 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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