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16496 E 1700th Street

Geneseo, IL 61254

4 beds
4 baths
3,168 sqft
~40 acre lot
$187 per sqft
1984 build
– on site

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39.5 acres just five miles Southeast of Geneseo on a hard surface road. Magnificent, custom built, all brick home with gated entry, beautifully landscaped grounds, & private 3 acre, 30' deep, spring fed, stocked lake! Dream home of renown lifetime cattleman Denny Benoodt & wife Cheryl, leading Longaberger Company sales associate in the US. Remarkably warm & comfortable home, designed to welcome & entertain lots of family, friends, and associates. Hand crafted custom woodwork throughout. High quality, low maintenance brick & stone work. Incredible hardwood floors, open staircase, six panel solid doors with antique hardware, artesian stain glass windows, oversized bathtubs, large master ensuite with walk in closet, 9' ceilings, Pella windows & doors, two fireplaces, 3 car attached garage with access to walkout basement, lots of built ins & storage. Per seller, brand new energy efficient geo thermal HVAC, newer water heater & appliances. Roof approximately 10 yrs. Exceptional property!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11103400 —

The Building

Year Built:

1984
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Balcony,Deck,Patio,Porch,Boat Slip,Fire Pit
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

3168
Total SqFt:

6588
Below Grade Finished Area:

1450
Main SqFt:

1668
Upper SqFt:

1500
Basement SqFt:

3420
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1970
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Den,Office,Exercise Room,Utility Room-Lower Level,Storage
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Laundry
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning,Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room
Laundry:

Vinyl
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

15X7

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3168

Location

Directions:

From Geneseo, Route 6 East to E 1600th St South, to N 1800th Ave East, to E 1700th St South, property is on the left.
Location:

93510

The Property

Parcel Number:

13123000050000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Horses Allowed,Lake Front,Landscaped,Water View
Lot Size Dimensions:

1331X 1292
Lot Size Acres:

39.5
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

9701.24

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

Home Warranty

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic-Private
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Private Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal

Schools

Elementary School District:

228
Middle Or Junior School District:

228
High School District:

228

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$213/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/4/21 Aug 4, 2021	Sold	MRED	$595,000	4.6%
6/8/21 Jun 8, 2021	Pending	MRED	$569,000
5/28/21 May 28, 2021	Listed / Active	MRED	$569,000

House Sold on 8/4/2021

$595,000

Listing provided by broker:

Mike Wendt

Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

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16496 E 1700th Street

Geneseo, IL 61254