715 Root St, New Lenox, IL 60451
SOLD
AUG 11, 2025

715 Root St
New Lenox, IL 60451

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,514 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

$350,000

Last Sold: Aug 11, 2025
3% below list $360K
$139/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,469/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$350,000

Last Sold: Aug 11, 2025
3% below list $360K
$139/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,469/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,514 sqft
(on 0.42 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home! Move in ready 3 bed, 2 bath ranch home on a large corner lot ready for its new owners. This beautiful home boasts a large kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space and a dining area. Updated main bathroom with separate tub to relax after a long day. A huge family room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace and access to your backyard/driveway area. Bonus room previously used as a salon can be used for another living space, an office...let your imagination take over! Updates include a new roof last year, new siding, hvac about 6 years, and windows are about 15 years old. Schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 11, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$139/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 715 Root St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2514 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1508151050110000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $360,000Price Per Sqft: $139/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 03 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: New Lenox
School Information
Elementary School District: 122Jr High / Middle School District: 122High School District: 210

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12361449Activation Date: Thu May 15 2025Back On Market Date: Mon Jun 09 2025

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: Yes
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Erin Olson, (708) 407-3655
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Bridgett Atwell, (815) 207-1169, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12361449

Price History for 715 Root St

DatePriceEventSource
08/11/2025$350,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
08/09/2025$360,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
06/28/2025$360,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
06/09/2025$375,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
06/02/2025$375,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
05/15/2025$375,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361449
12/03/2001$220,000Sold
N/A
04/21/1998$145,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$8,262
Assessment$329,442
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 715 Root St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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2,056
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$440,000
02/22/26
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2,000
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$395,000
12/16/25
4
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2,004
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$355,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,500
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0.12
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$340,000
07/23/25
4
2
1,125
203 Fir St, New Lenox, IL
0.04
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$330,000
12/04/25
2
2
1,032
217 Aspen Dr, New Lenox, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$416,000
10/24/25
3
2.5
2,149

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What Locals Say about New Lenox

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  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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715 Root St, New Lenox, IL 60451 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,514 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 715 Root St was last sold on Aug 11, 2025 for $350,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $360,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 715 Root St is $362,000.