A rare. one-time opportunity, to get TWO HOUSES (totaling approx. 1500 sq. ft.) and FIVE out buildings for ONE money (less than 45,000 dollars per house). Houses are located on private, nearly, fully fenced-in (approx. 600 feet of fence), OVER 1/2 ACRE lot (one PIN) on paved, dead-end street in a neighborhood of upscale homes. Per the Lake County Central Permit Facility located in Libertyville, IL, "the second single-family dwelling unit is properly considered LEGALLY nonconforming" and is allowed to remain on the property as described in letter (SELLER has letter from LAKE COUNTY indicating this). HOUSE CLOSEST TO STREET, with approximately 608 square feet, has front and rear decks, foyer, kitchen, bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), bedroom, and large living room. REAR 1.5 STORY HOUSE with newer roof has approximately 890 square feet with screened porch (with 6-foot wide french door accessing porch), large kitchen (with high-end, expensive " SCHROCK handcrafted cabinetry" - kitchen cabinets and TWO SKYLIGHTS), large bath (like new condition bathtub and surround), large living room and 2 bedrooms (one extra large on second floor). The electric meter and gas meter servicing BOTH HOUSES have been REMOVED by the utility companies (thereby providing NO electricity or natural gas to property for inspections or any other reasons). The as-is refrigerators and as-is stoves are included in purchase price and the TWO boats, lawn mower, rototiller and extension ladder located on property will be removed by seller prior to closing (ALL OTHER PERSONAL property located on property at closing will be INCLUDED IN SALE). The entire property including BOTH HOUSES AND FIVE OUT BUILDINGS are AS-IS AND SHOWN, NEEDING REPAIRS with DUE-DILIGENCE REQUIRED. Potential property options are: 1) owner-occupy both houses, 2) owner-occupy one house and rent income from second house, 3) rent income from BOTH HOUSES. Photos 17-35 are REAR HOUSE and photos 36-48 are FRONT HOUSE.
Closed
$70,000
38441 N 7th Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081
2beds
890sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.52 Acres Lot
$70,800 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$2,141 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 21, 2025 at 02:09am
Listing courtesy of:
Stephen Poltera 815-575-6869,
Poltera, Stephen
Bought with:
Stephen Poltera
Poltera, Stephen
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12279271

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X20
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 890 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 X 150
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 01334080130000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Spring Grove
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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