Putnam, US
NEW LISTING - NEW PRICE TOO! EXCITING YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE or a 2ND HOME where you can create SPELLBINDING LIFE-LONG MEMORIES...LESS THAN 2 HOURS from Chicago! AND ON 200 FEET OF YOUR OWN PRIVATE LAKE FRONT TOO!! Original owner - CUSTOM BUILT- from the moment you enter this seemingly modest home w/beamed ceilings & rustic appeal, your excitement will draw you to the breathtaking views overlooking Lake Thunderbird. VOTED BEST VIEWS OF THE LAKE by many members of the community. This is year-round living at its finest OR occasionally escape the MADHOUSE WORLD you left behind in this "Members Only" paradise!! Set on a premium lot of over 1/2 acre of land w/200+ ft of lake frontage with expansive Dock, boat launch and Boat Slip. The home has over 2792 Sq.Ft. ON THE MAIN FLOOR ALONE -Ideal for entertaining Large or Intimate Groups. Fabulous OPEN Floorplan, offering BREATHTAKING Spectacular views (including lake events & annual fireworks display) from inside wall of windows or out on the Deck. Main Floor has 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathes a Master Suite w/recently updated Delux Shower & a private deck). Yes, there is an additional 2000 Sq.Ft.+/- in TRUE WALK OUT BASEMENT w/2nd fireplace, & 3 sets of sliding glass doors to exterior, for a total of 4800+/- Sq. Ft.. Kitchen with a loads of Cabinets, Stove, Refrig, microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Lg. Gourmet Chef food prep center island - pull up the stools and snack away. Recessed Lighting & wired for a sound system throughout. Volume ceiling in the liv.rm, central vacuum, main floor laundry, plus many custom blt ins.. Skylights accent some rooms, 2 identical Raised Hearth Woodburning Brick Fireplaces, 1st on the Main Floor, the 2nd in Lower Level, a 25+/- Ft Private Shortwave Radio Antennae, OVERSIZED attached 3 car garage. Owner has recently expanded & RE-FORTIFIED the Shoreline w/steel wall, and a Certified Structural engineer gave it an ALL CLEAR for this Home on the Hill overlooking the lake. Home does need TLC and updating and exterior Landscaping. With over 200' of Prime Lake frontage, Private Dock and Year-Round Boat Slip/lift. The views are stunning. Home couldn't be Built anywhere near this low price. Community consists of people from the Chicago/Suburbs as well as surrounding areas too, some may even be your friends OR possibly become friends. There is a Year-Round Staffed Clubhouse offering various year-round festivities & communal events, Boating, Water Skiing, fishing, swimming - a Private Members/Guests ONLY Beach w/lifeguards, a separate outdoor pool, tennis courts, Basketball court, miniature golf and its very own NEWSPAPER too ALL for Members ONLY & their Guests.! Best investment you will ever make - both in memories and in value too!
Courtesy Of: Daniel And Associates Real Estate
Feature Highlights
- Basement Bathrooms
General Features
- List Date:
- 03/23/2026
Public Schools
- Elementary School:
- Henry-Senachwine Ele
- High School:
- Henry-Senachwine Hig
Interior Features
- Living Area Source:
- Estimated
- Bedrooms Possible:
- 4
- Bathrooms Full:
- 2
- Rooms Total:
- 7
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft:
- 2792
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 273 x 169 X 194
- Parking Total:
- 13
Financial
- Association Fee:
- $726.00
- Days On Market:
- 8
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $12,509.00
- Tax Year:
- 2024
Other Features
- Elementary School District:
- 5
- High School District:
- 5
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- 5
- Age:
- 41-50 Years
Directions
I-80 West to Illinois 180 South to split - take Route 29 continue South to Lake Thunderbird entry access road west to Lake Thunderbird Drive left to Chairtree Right to end of cul de sac.
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