SOLD –Relax and enjoy small-town living in this home with the old-time charm of natural woodwork and panel doors throughout, a butler’s pantry and more. Beautiful arched openings between rooms. But it’s also been updated with all of today’s conveniences. A huge living room spans the entry. It could be used as both a living room and dining area, then use the current large dining room as a family room. Many rooms have gleaming hardwood floors. Lots of storage throughout with many nooks and crannies everywhere. Two large bedrooms and full bathroom on second floor. First-floor bedroom would make a great office/craft room, etc. Or could be used for a teen who wants to be away from Mom and Dad (and vice versa). In the last dozen years or so, replacements and updates include roof, siding, furnace, water heater, baths, windows and more. In the last year, Leaf-Guard gutters were installed. Located in an area with many older homes that have been well-maintained. Excellent location a few blocks north of Rte. 30 with access to the East and I-88 or I-39 to the West, and North to DeKalb/Sycamore or South to Ottawa and I-80. Offered at $184,900.

SOLD –ROOM FOR ALL in this updated ranch on the west side of town. Three good-sized bedrooms on main floor, plus a 4th in lower level that’s complete with full kitchen and full bath. Great for in-laws or teen space. All new luxury vinyl tile in living room, bedrooms, hallway. Master bedroom has own bath. Bath in hall has a walk-in tub with jets to relieve those aching muscles. For added convenience, there are laundry chutes in both the master and hall bathrooms. No more lugging to the washing machine. Attached garage is heated and has a half bath, plus stairs to basement and pull-down stairs to attic for more storage. Lower-level family/rec room. Large yard is fenced on 3 sides and has a patio for relaxing and grilling once Spring comes none too soon. Roof was a tear-off in 2015. This is one great comfortable home you and the family will enjoy for years to come. — $184,900.

SOLD –Great location only a couple of blocks from all the downtown amenities and conveniences. Solid older home with 2-year-old roof and high-efficiency furnace and water heater. Completely fenced yard with shed. Large dining room adjacent to light and bright kitchen with snack ledge. First-floor family room with adjacent laundry room (with big walk-in shower) connecting to heated 2-1/2-car garage. Large living room with access to front porch and original wooden staircase to second floor. Master bedroom has private entrance to balcony and includes good-sized closets. The third room would make an excellent home office, nursery or many other possibilities. Full bath in hallway. Some windows are newer. The full basement is unfinished and offers lots of storage spaces. Home is sold as-is because it’s in an estate and the executor has not lived in it. Here’s your opportunity to live in a nice home in a great location.  — $145,000.

SOLD —BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME and enjoy fantastic lake views all year long from this wooded lakefront lot on the wide part of the lake. There’s a large flat area from the road to where the home would be located. And the culvert is already in place at the road for easy access. It’s a moderate slope to to lake, which would be perfect for a walkout lower level to maximize the lake views. The shoreline is already stabilized with rock. Timber steps are in place to get to the water. This is your chance to get one of the few remaining vacant lakefront lots with spectacular views. Act now so you can be ready to begin building and be in your new dream home this year.   $199,000

SOLD — GO FIRST CLASS in this gorgeous solidly built home in a prime location. You can have it all in this ready-to-move-in gem. It’s on a short, quiet street with 2 nearby lake-access Green Areas where you can rent a pier and keep your boat handy without trailing to a launch ramp. Room for all in 5 bedrooms, with 4 full baths. Large open spaces with living room, kitchen, breakfast area, plus a front multi-windowed Sun Room that could also be a formal dining room. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main floor. Private paver patio even includes a 3-hole putting green and nice landscaping. First-floor master bedroom with large master bath with heated floors, whilpool tub, separate shower and excellent closet space. Spacious kitchen has plentiful counter and cabinet space. Adjacent breakfast area has bay windows to let in lots of natural light and access to patio. Living room has vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Also has a convenient first-floor laundry room off entry foyer. The second floor includes a loft area overlooking living room to provide a computer area or nice reading space. Also on second are 3 good-sized bedrooms with big closets. There are pull-down stairs to attic for even more storage space. With 2,300 sq. ft. on the first and second floors, the finished basement adds more than 1,300 sq. ft. of space with 5th bedroom, large family/theater room, game area and bonus room for storage, office, 6th bedroom, crafts or whatever you need. The large garage has plenty of room for boat storage. A beauty waiting for you to move in and enjoy the Lake Holiday Life.

SOLD — Enjoy the outdoors on the wrap-around deck in this well-maintained 4-bedroom/2-bath home located across the street from the lake. You’ll love the inside too, with its open plan for living, dining and kitchen. It offers lots of light and fresh air with two sliding doors. The home has a first-floor master bedroom plus a second bedroom on the main level, as well as two more upstairs. In addition, there’s a bonus room for a possible 5th bedroom with a big walk-in cedar closet in the finished basement. Have many good times with friends and family and create new memories in the lower level with the large family room and bar. The big laundry/utility room has plenty of space for a workshop and storage. Furnace/air is HVAC. Home is energy efficient with low utility bills compared with neighbors according to ComEd reports. A large 2-1/2-car garage has room for autos and workbench and a separate shed for your mower and outdoor stuff. The grill on the deck is fed by natural gas and stays with the home. No more wrestling with propane tanks and running out at the worst time. The home is located just a short way from a lake-access Green Area where you could rent a pier and keep your boat easily accessible. So just bring your stuff and start enjoying the Lake Holiday Life!