This Kingston home is USDA eligible, which means you may purchase this home with no money down! The massive eat-in kitchen is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The main level features two ample bedrooms along with a pine covered, vaulted ceiling in the great room. The lower level adds two additional good sized bedrooms with an enormous bathroom, which includes a make-up/dressing counter. A man-cave is also located in the lower level which can be used as a game room or an office. There is abundant storage in the lower level, with many areas hidden behind doors for neatly stowing away those items you aren't ready to part with. The property sits on over 3/4 of an acre with a private backyard. Tranquility makes the huge back deck feel like and all-inclusive resort. The neighborhood has private access to the Kishwaukee River. Seller is including a one year home warranty as well. This home is the perfect place to relax after a long week of work!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Roy Paeth• HomeSmart Connect, LLC.
Bought with Dawnmarie Paeth• HomeSmart Connect, LLC.
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10049699
Redfin Estimate
$404,081
$32K since sold in May 2021$12K since July
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This home's estimate is 37.4% higher than the average sale price ($294K) of 6 comparable homes.
This Kingston home is USDA eligible, which means you may purchase this home with no money down! The massive eat-in kitchen is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The main level features two ample bedrooms along with a pine covered, vaulted ceiling in the great room. The lower level adds two additional good sized bedrooms with an enormous bathroom, which includes a make-up/dressing counter. A man-cave is also located in the lower level which can be used as a game room or an office. There is abundant storage in the lower level, with many areas hidden behind doors for neatly stowing away those items you aren't ready to part with. The property sits on over 3/4 of an acre with a private backyard. Tranquility makes the huge back deck feel like and all-inclusive resort. The neighborhood has private access to the Kishwaukee River. Seller is including a one year home warranty as well. This home is the perfect place to relax after a long week of work!
Public Records
Apr 18, 2005
Sold
$243,500
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,299 (+4.0%)
$14,430 + $86,493
$100,923
2024
$7,016 (+4.7%)
$14,430 + $86,493
$100,923
2023
$6,704 (−0.2%)
$13,072 + $78,352
$91,424
2022
$6,719 (+8.8%)
$11,750 + $70,429
$82,179
2021
$6,174 (+17.8%)
$15,234 + $63,922
$79,156
2018
$5,243 (−5.6%)
$17,360 + $48,408
$65,768
2017
$5,553 (+3.5%)
$16,444 + $45,854
$62,298
2016
$5,367 (+1.4%)
$16,444 + $45,854
$62,298
2015
$5,294 (+3.1%)
$15,774 + $43,985
$59,759
2014
$5,133 (+0.8%)
$14,502 + $40,437
$54,939
2013
$5,090 (+1.5%)
$14,604 + $40,722
$55,326
2012
$5,015 (−3.9%)
$15,862 + $44,229
$60,091
2011
$5,216 (−0.1%)
$17,152 + $52,165
$69,317
2010
$5,222 (+4.5%)
$18,706 + $56,893
$75,599
2009
$4,995 (+0.9%)
$18,958 + $57,660
$76,618
2008
$4,951
$19,188 + $58,360
$77,548
Tax history for 8608 S Rood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,299 (+4.0%)
$14,430 + $86,493
$100,923
2024
$7,016 (+4.7%)
$14,430 + $86,493
$100,923
2023
$6,704 (−0.2%)
$13,072 + $78,352
$91,424
2022
$6,719 (+8.8%)
$11,750 + $70,429
$82,179
2021
$6,174 (+17.8%)
$15,234 + $63,922
$79,156
2018
$5,243 (−5.6%)
$17,360 + $48,408
$65,768
2017
$5,553 (+3.5%)
$16,444 + $45,854
$62,298
2016
$5,367 (+1.4%)
$16,444 + $45,854
$62,298
2015
$5,294 (+3.1%)
$15,774 + $43,985
$59,759
2014
$5,133 (+0.8%)
$14,502 + $40,437
$54,939
2013
$5,090 (+1.5%)
$14,604 + $40,722
$55,326
2012
$5,015 (−3.9%)
$15,862 + $44,229
$60,091
2011
$5,216 (−0.1%)
$17,152 + $52,165
$69,317
2010
$5,222 (+4.5%)
$18,706 + $56,893
$75,599
2009
$4,995 (+0.9%)
$18,958 + $57,660
$76,618
2008
$4,951
$19,188 + $58,360
$77,548
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER OAKS
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 15 - RIVER OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 35,284
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Name: KINGSTON
Acres: 0.81
County Use Description: IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL LOT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: KI06
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,630
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 221326001
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Kingston Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Genoa-Kingston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
7/10
Genoa-Kingston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kingston, IL • 60145
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $475,000
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