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749 Cynthia Dr, Sandwich, IL, 60548

4beds
1baths
1,474sqft
$284,900
$193price/sqft
$2,139/moest. monthly cost
$85,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

749 Cynthia Drive is oozing charm & character inside and out! This quaint 4 bed / 1 bath / 1.5 Story home situated just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach & lake is your ticket to Lake Holiday living at an affordable price! Upon entry, you're greeted by an expansive foyer that sets the stage for the rest of the home with immediate sight lines to the lush backyard through a beautiful bay window. Off the entryway ahead is a built-in dry bar and addt'l living space to entertain year round or set up a relaxing spot to enjoy your backyard view w/ nearby access to the exterior deck. There's also a guest bedroom off this area as well as access to the attached 2 car garage. Heading back through the foyer, there's beautiful French doors that connect to the open concept kitchen, living, and dining spaces with soaring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, ample natural light flowing in, and a focal gas log fireplace & custom mural wall! Just off the kitchen, you'll find the primary bedroom and a guest bedroom, both generous in size, as well as the full bathroom/laundry combination w/ access to the crawl space for added storage. Upstairs, there's a spacious 4th bedroom or multi-purpose room to fit whatever your needs may be! Let's head out back to explore where you'll be sure to be spending the rest of your Summer & Fall! Off the rear of the home is a sprawling composite deck w/ plenty of room for family & friends that steps down onto a brick paver patio area as well. The mature backyard offers great shade and tranquil environment for all to enjoy! The rear of the yard backs to farm fields so you have the added perk of no rear neighbors as well as a fenced in dog run in the side yard! BIG TICKET IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: NEW AC ('25), NEW FURNACE ('24), NEW ROOF ('18), NEW WASHER/DRYER (APPROX 1YO), COMPOSITE TILES ON REAR DECK (APPROX 1YO), & more! An ideal location within Lake Holiday with nearby access to Beach #2, Pickleball Courts, great fishing at the dam, plus all the other amenities this incredible community has to offer make 749 Cynthia Drive an easy choice to "Be On Vacation Every Day of the Year!"

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
5/10
Sandwich Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.5 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1978

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Brick,Cedar

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Bedroom4

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 285
  • Dimensions: 15X19

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 126
  • Dimensions: 14X9

Family Room

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 165
  • Dimensions: 11X15

Features

  • Vaulted Ceiling(s),Dry Bar,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas Log,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Foyer

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 153
  • Dimensions: 9X17

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0
  • Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Galley),Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 81
  • Dimensions: 9X9

Laundry

  • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 9
  • Dimensions: 3X3

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 270
  • Dimensions: 18X15

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 0509105013
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
  • Waterbody name: LAKE HOLIDAY

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.33 Acres
  • Features: Water Rights,Mature Trees
  • Lot size dimensions: 75x205

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Yes,Attached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,440$17,280
Home Insurance *$118$1,416
Property Taxes $451$5,412
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$2,139$25,668
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$73,337/yr
40% on housing$64,170/yr
45% on housing$57,040/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.1%
12.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.6%
-0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$193This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60548$163
LaSalle County$140

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60548$213
LaSalle County$126

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2008-03-24Sold$184,900
2007-11-30Sold$184,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentNicole Lorenzen, ABR,CSC,PSA,SRS
BrokerageLake Holiday Homes, Inc

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