Fixer Upper - Primary on Main
Address
2s720 Nelson Lake Road, Batavia, IL
Price
$ 774,900
Property Attributes
- MLS#12584657
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyKANE
- CityBatavia
- AreaBatavia
- Zip60510
- StyleCottage
- Year Built1999
- Taxes$ 18316
- Price$ 774,900
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3500
- Lot Size5 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
Escape the ordinary and step into your own private retreat with 5 acres of country charm. Entering you will pass 20 garden plots, 18 fruit trees, trellises of grape vines and your own wild raspberry patch. The green garden shed has a wood burning stove and is partially drywalled just waiting to become a darling she shed. This area is highly landscaped with over 20 varieties of perennials. Stroll on over to the grapevine and clematis covered gazebo and deck to grilling, entertain or just a Great location to relax or hold family barbeques. This tranquil property is zoned ag. The backyard is fenced for horses or your hobby farm. Chicken house is in place and ready to go. Metal Barn is Half for live stock and half has cement flooring with heat coils. Greenhouse adjacent to the barn just needs tlc and your choice of plastic coving to grow your own plants. Property is within sight of Nelson Lake Forest preserve. Once entering the home the high ceiling, open concept and abundant windows allows the nature to flow inside. Many rooms have been newly painted. New carpet in master, and large family room. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths on lower level plus 2 bedrooms and full baths upstairs. Owner is a professional sound engineer so there is a complete sound design studio for recording. This room can be redesigned to become one large game room. Enter into the cobblestone four season porch that leads you directly outside and connects to a partially renovated coach house that is Around 950 sq feet with a Wrap around porch. All new paint, cabinets, trim and carpet. Coach house has a new tiled walk in shower. Great BandB , in law suite, our business office. This is a must see. House has some special features and newer upgrades. New air conditioner and furnace spring 2025 in main house. New roof in 2024.(Has gutter guards) New septic pump 2024. New dishwasher, gas range and sump pump . Handicap accessible shower in lower level bathroom 2024.Coach house has accessible ramp leading up the side of the deck. If your looking for land but want to be near all the retail shopping or access to I 88 this is on of the few homes available in this area.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Listed $789,000 |
| 5/29/2026 | 2$774,900 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3500 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Other |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Water Softener,Water Softener Owned,Gas Cooktop |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Materials | Other |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Township | Batavia |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Stable(s),Horse-Riding Trails |
| Accessibility | See Remarks |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Kane |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Possible Use | Horses |
| Other Structures | Workshop,Barn(s),Greenhouse,Guest House,Poultry Coop,Shed(s),Utility Building(s) |
| Total Rooms | 11 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Main Street West to Nelson Lake Rd. Turn onto Nelson Lake Rd,passing the forest preserve house will be on the west side of the street. |
| City | Batavia |
| High School District | 101 |
| MLS Area | Batavia |
| Tax Annual Amount | 18316 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 101 |
| Elementary School District | 101 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Vaulted Ceiling(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),In-Law Floorplan,Open Floorplan,Separate Dining Room |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Laundry Features | Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bonus Room,Enclosed Porch Heated |
| LivingAreaSource | Landlord/Tenant/Seller |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 6 |
| Bathroom | Whirlpool |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Outdoor Grill,Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Asphalt,Gravel,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned |
| Lot Features | Forest Preserve Adjacent,Mature Trees,Garden,Pasture |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 9 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Dimensions | 252x869 |
| OwnerPhone | 630-405-8409 |
| Lot Size Acres | 5 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Other Equipment | Water-Softener Owned,TV-Cable,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Water Heater-Electric |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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