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Off Market Nov 2024 for $480K

$589,343

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8A242 Washington Ln, Apple River, IL 61001

About this home

Don't let the small size fool you as this property has loads to offer! This is a two bedroom on main floor cabin with open kitchen and living room adorned with wood burning fireplace. Enjoy open lake views from the many windows of the living room. An open loft space adds character and function. The lower level offers a spacious living room and bonus room. Two full baths in this property as well as a good sized utility room in lower level. Two car garage is an added plus and great outdoor amenities such as covered hot tub with wonderful lake views, stone steps to firepit and waters edge with private beach area and dock.

0.73 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by WESLEY COCAGNE • COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Bought with JAMES SULLIVAN • JIM SULLIVAN REALTY

Source:NWIAR #1110786

Redfin Estimate

$589,343

$109K since sold in November 2024

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This home's estimate is 96.9% higher than the average sale price ($299K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$292,500
A
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
8A285 Madison Ct, Apple River, IL 61001
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$490,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,549 sq ft
7A252 Tomahawk Ln, Apple River, IL 61036
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$245,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,644 sq ft
1131 N Clark Ln, Galena, IL 61036
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$289,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
12A203 Eisenhower Dr, Apple River, IL 61001
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$180,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
10A125 E Apple Canyon Rd, Apple River, IL 61001
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$299,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
3A182 General Sheridan Ct, Apple River, IL 61001

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Market trends in 61001, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.8%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$325K

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 8A242 Washington Ln

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 6, 2024

Sold

$480,000

Public Records

May 17, 2021

Sold

$446,000

NWIAR #1110786

May 14, 2021

Sold

$450,000

Apr 20, 2021

Listed

$479,000

+24

NWIAR #118043

Jul 31, 2017

Sold

$285,000

Apr 15, 2016

Listed

$299,900

ECIMLS #130171

Jul 31, 2017

Sold

$285,000

Apr 15, 2016

Listed

$299,900

+20

Come and enjoy the massive water views from all three levels of this Lindahl Cedar home or from the dock at the waters edge; lake frontage has 150+/- feet to enjoy. Did I mention water views from the kitchen sink??? You can lounge on your dock, fish for your supper, or swim with your family. Wood fireplace has a conversion kit for LP. Lower level features a nonconforming bedroom; as well as two entrances from the patio (one to the family room with water views and the other to the workshop/storage area). Two plus car detached garage is roomy enough for all your water toys and is even extended to accommodate the boat's motor. Light above the dock allows you to safely return to your home after enjoying the phenomenal sunsets and water views. Covenants & Restrictions Apply. Owner Amenity Registration & other fees may apply. HSA Home Warranty.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,578 (+0.6%)

$77,254 + $94,582

$171,836

2024

$10,517 (+3.6%)

$77,254 + $94,582

$171,836

2023

$10,151 (+23.4%)

$70,726 + $86,590

$157,316

2022

$8,224 (−0.2%)

$70,726 + $73,369

$144,095

2021

$8,241 (+4.7%)

$82,278 + $28,310

$110,588

2020

$7,871 (−6.5%)

$82,278 + $28,310

$110,588

2019

$8,420 (+74.7%)

$75,401 + $25,944

$101,345

2018

$4,819 (+3.5%)

$70,926 + $24,404

$95,330

2017

$4,656 (+6.1%)

$33,123 + $21,512

$54,635

2016

$4,387 (+1.1%)

$33,120 + $13,454

$46,574

2015

$4,340 (+16.6%)

$33,120 + $13,454

$46,574

2014

$3,722 (−15.8%)

$11,541 + $27,255

$38,796

2013

$4,421

$19,738 + $27,255

$46,993

Tax history for 8A242 Washington Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,578 (+0.6%)

$77,254 + $94,582

$171,836

2024

$10,517 (+3.6%)

$77,254 + $94,582

$171,836

2023

$10,151 (+23.4%)

$70,726 + $86,590

$157,316

2022

$8,224 (−0.2%)

$70,726 + $73,369

$144,095

2021

$8,241 (+4.7%)

$82,278 + $28,310

$110,588

2020

$7,871 (−6.5%)

$82,278 + $28,310

$110,588

2019

$8,420 (+74.7%)

$75,401 + $25,944

$101,345

2018

$4,819 (+3.5%)

$70,926 + $24,404

$95,330

2017

$4,656 (+6.1%)

$33,123 + $21,512

$54,635

2016

$4,387 (+1.1%)

$33,120 + $13,454

$46,574

2015

$4,340 (+16.6%)

$33,120 + $13,454

$46,574

2014

$3,722 (−15.8%)

$11,541 + $27,255

$38,796

2013

$4,421

$19,738 + $27,255

$46,993

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: INDEPENDENCE UN/BRANIGARS SUB
Legal Description: APPLE CANYON LAKE INDEPENDENCE UNIT LOT 242

Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 31,799
Legal Lot Number: 242
Municipality Name: THOMPSON
Acres: 0.73
County Use Description: LOTS, RESD'L WITH DWELL.

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 1800824200

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Schools

Warren Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi

8/10

Warren Jr/Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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$560,000 – $678,000

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Address	Redfin Estimate
8A234 Washington Ln, Apple River, IL 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2314 Sq. Ft.	$284,698
9A154 Hawthorne Dr, Apple River, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$543,551

Address	Redfin Estimate
8A240 Washington Ln, Apple River, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3384 Sq. Ft.	$866,528
8A214 Adams Ct, Apple River, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2812 Sq. Ft.	$833,201

Address	Redfin Estimate
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