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8304 Howe Road

Wonder Lake, IL 60097

6 beds
3 baths
2,534 sqft
~5 acre lot
$153 per sqft
1915 build
– on site

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Welcome to this charming 3-story farmhouse nestled on 4.6 acres of picturesque land, featuring a classic Sears Catalog barn-an ideal canvas for a modern homestead. This inviting home boasts a spacious layout across three finished levels, offering 6 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Enjoy a sunny library, a formal dining room, a formal parlor, powder room, & a beautiful stone fireplace in the living room. Recessed lighting & a large country kitchen with a walk-in pantry add to the appeal. 4 spacious bedrooms & a full bath plus 2 linen closets are on the second floor which also has 7 ft ceilings. The third floor is a versatile space, potentially transformed into a private primary suite complete with its own bath, a walk-through closet, & breathtaking views of the property. The expansive barn is structurally sound & serves as a garage, workshop, storage & an area that could be for livestock. A stream meanders through the property, dividing the back wooded area with existing trails, perfect for exploration. Zoned A-1 (Agricultural), this property allows for horses or other livestock. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters & downspouts on both the home & barn (2022), upgraded electric service in the barn (2020), resurfaced deck with structural repairs and a new ramp, & natural gas grill hookup (2019). Interior improvements include new paint on most of the first and second floors (2018/2019), beadboard panels in the master bedroom (2018), refinished original wood floors (2018), a new water pressure tank (2022), high efficiency furnace, central humidifier, water heater, & water softener (2019). Partial estate fencing (2020) is present on the front and east side of the yard. **Please note that the home and all personal property are being sold as-is. This property is not eligible for FHA or VA financing. AGENT RELATED SELLER** While it may require some updates, with your vision and effort, it has the potential to become the hobby farm of your dreams.

Listing courtesy of MRED / RE/MAX Plaza as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12153037 —

The Building

Year Built:

1915
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse
Model:

FARMHOUSE
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial
Exterior Features:

Deck, Patio, Workshop
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

896
Basement SqFt:

896
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Library, Great Room, Eating Area
Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Free Standing
Fireplace Location:

Family Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2534

Location

Directions:

RT 31 TO BARNARD MILL RD TO HOWE TO PROPERTY
Location:

96066
Location:

96103

The Property

Parcel Number:

0801200021
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

C
Lot Features:

Horses Allowed, Stream(s), Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

330X660
Lot Size Acres:

4.6
Rural:

Y
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

8814.62

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic-Private
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Private Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned

Schools

Elementary School:

Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary School District:

200
Middle Or Junior School:

Northwood Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

200
High School:

Woodstock North High School
High School District:

200

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Barn(s)

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Utility Costs

$225/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/20/24 Dec 20, 2024	Sold	MRED	$389,900	-8.2%
11/6/24 Nov 6, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$424,900
10/24/24 Oct 24, 2024	Price Changed	MRED	$424,900	-3.4%

House Sold on 12/20/2024

$389,900

Listing provided by broker:

Emily Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza

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8304 Howe Road

Wonder Lake, IL 60097