Come take a look at this exceptional lake home located on the North side of beautiful Lake Sara. This well laid out home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3 fireplaces. The property sits on a private cove with outstanding main lake views. The front of the property features a totally remodeled Northwoods style front porch with cedar, stone pillars, a generously expanded concrete sitting area, and a new roof all new in 2022. Other outside features include new stone on home 2022, new vinyl siding 2022, widened driveway 2022, new garage door 2022, and a shed. The back of the home consists of 150' of shoreline with steel seawall partially new, a magnificent stone and boulder waterfall, a huge upper level back deck that is partially covered, and a lower level concrete patio. The boat dock is a two tier structure with an immense composite deck sitting area on top, one boat slip, a boat lift, and a good sized private lower level sitting area. The yard has been professionally landscaped with boulders from Colorado and Utah, rock, various unique yard art, several terraced retaining walls, and around 100 hard wired outside lights. The main level of the home features and elegant kitchen with quartz countertops, a substantial island, a hand blown glass copper light, Brazilian Cherry engineered hardwood floors, lake views, new wrought iron on the staircase banister 2022, and a wood fireplace. Additionally in 2024 RDM Designs added a custom pantry with Hickory cabinets and Granite tops in the garage entry way. The lower level is made up of a sizable living room, a new remodeled kitchen in 2024 with Granite counter tops, and custom cabinets from RDM Designs. Also on the lower level is a completely remodeled Cedar sitting room done in 2017 including a mini split for heat and air, new windows and new flooring. Rounding out the basement is large man cave which can also be used as a bedroom. The man cave also has a custom granite sealed direct vent gas fireplace with thermostat and remote, and custom Amish woodwork. Other updates include new paint throughout home 2022, new trim 2022, new lights 2022, and water dredged behind boat slip in 2025, and new custom 3 panel front door with beveled glass 2022. Call to make an appointment today.
| MLS # | 6261093 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1971 |
| Days On Site | 10 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Key Advantage | Jeff Fleeharty |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,120 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | RES |
| Acreage | 0.65 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached, Garage |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5624 |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Effingham |
| City | Effingham |
| Zip Code | 62401 |
| Community Name | Boos & Grunloh Sub |
| Listing VS Median (in Boos & Grunloh Sub) | |
Price: $789,900 low | high Med: $789,900 sqft: 3,120 low | high Med: 3,120 $ / sqft: $253 low | high Med: $253 On site: 10 low | high Med: 10 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Effingham |
| City | Effingham |
| Zip Code | 62401 |
| Community Name | Boos & Grunloh Sub |
| Listing VS Median (in Boos & Grunloh Sub) | |
Price: $789,900 low | high Med: $789,900 sqft: 3,120 low | high Med: 3,120 $ / sqft: $253 low | high Med: $253 On site: 10 low | high Med: 10 | |