$525,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025

1560 Kensington Dr Algonquin, IL 60102

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,401 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Harry D Jacobs High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to your elegant and modern sanctuary at 1560 Kensington Drive, Algonquin, IL. This beautifully updated colonial-style home offers a harmonious blend of sophistication and comfort, sprawling across a refined and updated living space. Meticulously maintained, this residence features four expansive bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. ***** Upon entering, you'll be captivated by the newer 5" rough hewn hickory floors that add character to the light, bright and neutral interior palette. The main floor is thoughtfully designed with an inviting formal dining room and a sun-drenched sunroom that offers panoramic views of the tranquil backyard. French doors open to a dedicated office, creating an ideal space for work or relaxation. At the heart of this home is the expansive kitchen, featuring modern maple cabinets, sleek granite countertops, stainless appliances, a pantry, and a spacious eating area, seamlessly connecting to the family room with a cozy gas fireplace for those chilly evenings. ***** Upstairs, discover four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite complete with a walk-in closet and a private bath, offering a personal retreat. The full finished basement is a versatile space, featuring a recreational room and a private room ideal for a den or as additional storage. ***** Step outside to your private outdoor oasis, where a fully fenced yard awaits...an amazing 0.42 acres! A stunning Trex deck leads to a refreshing pool, creating a perfect setting for entertaining...be in your own pool this summer! The location is phenomenally quiet, offering peace and serenity. The home boasts significant updates, with the roof and siding replaced in 2020, ensuring durability and modern aesthetics. Further enhancing the property, the furnace, air conditioning, water heater, and water softener were all upgraded in 2024 as well as an independent reverse osmosis water system added in 2024. ***** This home is truly a masterpiece, combining modern amenities with timeless elegance, ready to welcome you to a life of luxury and comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Foote

Compass License #475138703 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Coleen Grenier

Baird & Warner License #475134644

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,414

Year Built

  • Built in 1997 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,401 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Westfield Community Elementary And Middle School
  • H D Jacobs High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Willoughby Farms Subdivision, Foxridge D Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,414

Year Built

Built in 1997 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Willoughby Farms
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1170
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2401
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Eating Area, Foyer, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3571
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2401
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1170
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3571
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1009
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1392
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 550000
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westfield Community School
  • High School: H D Jacobs High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Westfield Community School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 300

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 18295
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10414.08
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Jason L Ryan Trust and Colleen G Ryan Trust
Bought by
Gorceac Tudor
Seller's Agent
Amy Foote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Coleen Grenier
Baird & Warner
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.55%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
54.46%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,581

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2023
Sold by
Ryan Jason and Ryan Colleen G
Bought by
Jason L Ryan Trust and Colleen G Ryan Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2014
Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Ryan Jason
Seller's Agent
Karen Goins
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
TONY BELLINO
RE/MAX of Barrington
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2013
Sold by
Morales Christopher and Morales Melissa
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Sirva Relocation Llc
Bought by
Morales Christopher J and Morales Melissa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,800
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2005
Sold by
Venkatesh Ram and Venkatesh Chetana
Bought by
Sirva Relocation Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,700
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
Franco Vincent J
Bought by
Venkatesh Ram and Venkatesh Chetana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,550
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1999
Sold by
Franco Joanmarie T
Bought by
Franco Vincent J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,600
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $525,000 Land Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $265,000 First American Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $343,500 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $343,500 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $266,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $251,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $34,580 No Value Available
Previous Owner $274,800 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $28,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $223,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $210,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $219 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $550,000 +107.5% $229 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $110 / Sq Ft
05/07/2014 05/07/14 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Price Changed $274,900 -3.5% $114 / Sq Ft
03/16/2014 03/16/14 For Sale $284,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,411 $148,851 $28,016 $120,835
2023 $9,888 $133,931 $25,208 $108,723
2022 $9,065 $116,040 $25,208 $90,832
2021 $8,790 $109,564 $23,801 $85,763
2020 $8,481 $107,101 $23,266 $83,835
2019 $8,219 $101,672 $22,087 $79,585
2018 $8,274 $99,659 $21,650 $78,009
2017 $7,927 $93,227 $20,253 $72,974
2016 $7,761 $85,285 $19,610 $65,675
2015 -- $76,831 $17,040 $59,791
2014 -- $71,713 $16,569 $55,144
2013 -- $73,908 $17,076 $56,832
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12383617

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-05-227-007