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$1,090,000

5 Days On Site

874 Writer Court

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active

5

Beds

6

Total Baths

5

Full Baths

1

Partial Bath

6,264

SqFt

$174

/SqFt

2005

Built

County:

Lake

Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Price 

$1,090,000

Days On Site 

5 Days

Bedrooms 

5

Inside Area (SqFt) 

6,264 sqft

Total Baths 

6

Full Baths 

5

Partial Baths 

1

Lot Size 

0.1943 Acres

Year Built 

2005

MLS® Number 

12752429

Status 

Active

Property Tax 

$23,856

HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 

$12.5 monthly

Sq Ft Source 

Plans

Friends & Family

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Recent Activity

13 hours ago		Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
13 hours ago		Status changed to Active
6 days ago		Listing first seen on site

General Features

Acres 

0.1943

Attached Garage 

Yes

Garage 

Yes

Garage Spaces 

3

Parking 

Garage Door OpenerAttachedGarageDriveway

Parking Spaces 

3

Property Sub Type 

Single Family Residence

Security 

Security System

Sewer 

Public Sewer

SqFt Below 

1636

SqFt Total 

4627

Utilities 

Cable Available

Water Source 

Public

Interior Features

Appliances 

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalCooktopRange HoodHumidifier

Basement 

FinishedExterior EntryWalk-Out Access

Cooling 

Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air

Fireplace 

Yes

Fireplace Features 

Family RoomGas LogGas Starter

Fireplaces 

1

Flooring 

Hardwood

Heating 

Natural GasForced Air

Interior 

Entrance FoyerCathedral Ceiling(s)Dry BarWalk-In Closet(s)Open FloorplanGranite Counters

Laundry Features 

Main LevelSink

Window Features 

ScreensSkylight(s)

Bedroom 2 

Dimensions – 15X13Level – Main

Bedroom 3 

Dimensions – 15X11Level – Second

Bedroom 4 

Dimensions – 13X12Level – Second

Bedroom 5 

Dimensions – 15X13Level – Second

Bedroom 6 

Dimensions – 13X12Level – Basement

Dining Room 

Dimensions – 14X14Level – Main

Eating Area 

Dimensions – 11X7Level – Main

Exercise Room 

Dimensions – 20X19Level – Basement

Family Room 

Dimensions – 19X17Level – Main

Foyer 

Dimensions – 19X8Level – Main

Game Room 

Dimensions – 23X18Level – Basement

Kitchen 

Dimensions – 20X9Level – MainDescription – Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen

Laundry 

Dimensions – 12X7Level – Main

Living Room 

Dimensions – 14X12Level – Main

Master Bedroom 

Dimensions – 18X15Level – Second

Recreation Room 

Dimensions – 25X14Level – Basement

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Exterior Features

Construction Details 

Brick

Exterior 

Balcony

Lot Features 

Cul-De-SacLandscaped

Patio And Porch 

DeckPatio

Roof 

Shake

View 

Water

Waterfront 

Yes

Waterfront Features 

Creek

Waterview 

Water

Windows/Doors 

ScreensSkylight(s)

Community Features

Accessibility Features 

Therapeutic Whirlpool

Association Fee 

$150.0

Association Fee Frequency 

Annually

Community Features 

SidewalksStreet Lights

MLS Area 

Indian Creek / Vernon Hills

School District 

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Township 

Vernon

Schools

School District

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Elementary School

Half Day School

Middle School

Daniel Wright Junior High School

High School

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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