96 Forest Dr

2,789 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
2,789
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.

Description

96 Forest Drive is A One Of Kind Home You Will Never Want To Leave. Totally remodeled in 2021 everything about this property is modern and breathtaking. Driving up the lane you will fall in love as this beautiful home comes into view with your private lake with a walk-out dock, tall trees, manicured yard, and Guest House that all share the 5.5 +/- acres with this amazing home. The family has owned and taken pride in this home for the last 30 years and their love of this property shows everywhere....96 Forest Drive is A One Of Kind Home You Will Never Want To Leave. Totally remodeled in 2021 everything about this property is modern and breathtaking. Driving up the lane you will fall in love as this beautiful home comes into view with your private lake with a walk-out dock, tall trees, manicured yard, and Guest House that all share the 5.5 +/- acres with this amazing home. The family has owned and taken pride in this home for the last 30 years and their love of this property shows everywhere. The front porch is perfect for romantic evenings and as an outside living area. Walking in your eyes will focus on the vaulted ceiling in the main living area then to the right with the informal dining area and then to the spacious updated kitchen. The kitchen is beautiful with new rough-cut granite countertops, a breakfast bar, glass backsplash, and a deep sink. The kitchen, dining, and living area are open to each other with beautiful views. The family/sunroom has floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors to the living room and also the wooded backyard for that open-air feel. The En suite master is large with four closets and a private walk-out deck. The home office is private and has a deck just outside so you may never want to leave. The 980 sq ft Guest House is perfect when family and friends stay. If you like the outdoors you will love the open deck, fire pits, and relaxing areas around this amazing property. As you will see 96 Forest Drive is a Trure "One Of A Kind".
  1. Listed by PHIL WILEY • WILEY REALTY GROUP • Phone: 618-508-4848

Property Details for 96 Forest Drive

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2024 02:01 PM

Property Details for 96 Forest Drive

StatusSold
MLS #EB450115
Days on Market25
Taxes$3,226 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built1985
Lot Size5.54 AC / 241,400 SF
CountyClay County

Location

Listing Courtesy of WILEY REALTY GROUP

Sold By WILEY REALTY GROUP

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Building Information for 96 Forest Drive

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size5.54 AC / 241,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,218 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,950

Property Taxes

$269

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 96 Forest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Flora
  • County Or Parish: Clay
  • Directions: Old Hwy 50 to Cedar Elm Drive, North on Cedar Elm Drive To Live Oak Drive, Right on Forrest Drive Home Is Back In The Woods
  • Latitude: 38.655583
  • Longitude: -88.555485
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62839
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Parcel Number: 1032300016
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,226
  • Tax Legal Description: Pt Ne Sw Section 32-3-6 5.55 Acres
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • Elementary School: Flora
  • High School: Flora HS
  • Middle Or Junior School: Flora
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Gravel, Guest Parking, Parking Pad, Shared Driveway
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Accessibility Features: Solid Surface Counter
  • Building Area Total: 2789.0
  • Living Area: 2789.0
  • Lot Features: Lake View, Pond/Lake, Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 680 x 355
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Shared
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map,Other
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Boat Dock
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Deck, Porch, Replacement Windows, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Hood/Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Solid Surface Counter
  • Heating: Gas, Wood, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener(s), Solid Surface Counter, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Solid Surface Counter
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas, Central Vacuum
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 2789.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.08
Room 9
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 22.02
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.1
Room 10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 11.04
Room 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Informal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 17.04
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
  • Room Width: 5.08
Room 14
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 15
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 96 Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2024

Closed

MRED #450115

$400,000—
Feb 2, 2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

$400,000—
Jan 16, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1526581346

$400,000—
Dec 6, 2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

—
Dec 6, 2023

Pending

MRED #450115

—
Aug 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

$439,000—
Aug 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #450115

$439,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2024

Closed

MRED #450115

$400,000
02/02/2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

$400,000
01/16/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1526581346

$400,000
12/06/2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

—
12/06/2023

Pending

MRED #450115

—
08/05/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB450115

$439,000
08/05/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #450115

$439,000

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

Public Records for 96 Forest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$8,346Additions$61,881Total$70,227
Tax Record2024$3,589 ($299 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,871 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,871 SqFtStories1Lot Size241,758 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1985CountyCLAYAPN10-32-300-016

Schools near 96 Forest Drive

This home is within Flora Community Unit School District 35.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Flora Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Floyd Henson Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Flora 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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Listing Courtesy of WILEY REALTY GROUP

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