John Herman, broker of PropertyUp announces this unique home with contemporary design and 5 bedrooms at 198 Betty Dr., Inverness, IL 60010.

This home has unique features that are not the run-of-the-mill design found in most homes. The one-of-a-kind style from the exterior is evident as soon as you drive in, and that's just a start. This home has over 2600 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 4+ bathrooms. It even has 2 master bedrooms.

While much updating has been done, the home has the opportunity for more rehabbing and once that's done there will be instant equity in this home. It is priced taking into consideration work needed. The most recent sale in this neighborhood was $600000 plus, and this home is priced at almost half of that.

There are many unusual features, one of which is the see through, two-sided fireplace.

The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances, and includes a microwave and trash compactor in addition to the dishwasher, biilt in range, oven and refrigerator. Washer and dryer are also included.

There is a completely finished basement with bedroom, eating area, recreation room, work room and laundry.

It is situated on 1.7 acres and has a nice backyard which can be enjoyed on the attached deck, accessible from the home by big door walls.

Built in 1979, the house has central air and an automatic garage door opener for the 3 car garage.

2015 Taxes were $12656 and it is served by school district 15 for elementary and junior high and district 211 for high school.

This home should be seen to be appreciated.

Inverness is a community where almost all homes are on at least 1 acre lots and most of the homes are above $400000, with the median home price in the $500000 range. Even so, there are some bargains to be found in Inverness if you are willing to put in some sweat equity on a property needing work.

The Scottish heritage of Inverness can still be seen in some of its architecture, notably the Village Hall which resembles a Scottish fortress. The development of the area was largely attributed to Arthur McIntosh, whose clan was from Inverness, Scotland.

Inverness, which is approximately 7 square miles in size, has a population of approximately 7500 residents, a 11% growth since 2000. The median household income is $144,739. The estimated median home price in inverness in 2012 was $561,495, about 4.5 times the value of the average home in the rest of Illinois.

Although small in size Inverness, Illinois features an active parks department with many options for programs and recreation.


For your private tour, call John Herman at 773 625 1121 or 847 847-4711 email [email protected]