Kristina Pratt | Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors | 618-917-0775
111 Crestmoor, Collinsville, IL
4BR/3BA Single Family House
offered at $229,500
Year Built
1993
Sq Footage
3,108
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 full, 0 partial
Floors
Unspecified
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
Over 3,00 square feet of living space await the lucky new owner of this spacious all brick ranch. This home is situated on
a large corner lot that is approximately .3 acres. on corner lot.
The huge kitchen is a gourmet delight with an abundance of beautiful cabinets, breakfast nook, double oven, and newer
countertop.
Two fireplaces in the vaulted great room and lower level family room insure that you will be warm and cozy during chilly
winter nights. The lower level is also plumbed for a wet bar.
Atrium doors lead out to a 14 X 24 deck.
Call, text or e-mail today to treat yourself to a private showing. Nancy - 618-791-8007 or Kristina 618-917-0775
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
This week my real estate partner, Kristina, and I helped our customers close on an investment property at 407 Sanner in Edwardsville, Illinois.
They purchased a cute two-bedroom bungalow is located not far from N.O. Nelson grade school and Hoppe Park. It has refinished wood floors, new paint and new tile in the kitchen. A roomy two-car detached garage is located behind the house and updated landscaping provides curb appeal in the front.
Congratulations to the new owners. It was a pleasure helping you locate and negotiate for your property.
Are you thinking about adding a rental property to your investment portfolio? Call me at 618-791-8007 or drop an e-mail to Send2Nancy@Charter.net. We can discuss your real estate goals and how to reach them in 2009.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
Are you a wanna-be pinball wizard? Then imagine having your own arcade where you could play the silver ball for hours on some of the world's top-rated games.
That's what you'll find at CP Pinball in South Roxana, Illinois. The brick building, a former U.S. Post Office, sits in the shadow of the Wood River, Illinois area's massive oil refineries. Inside, visitors will find rows of blinking and flashing machines all set to free play. Pinball experts' favorites on site include Theatre of Magic, Medieval Magic, Indiana Jones, Wheel of Fortune, The Simpsons, Pirates of the Caribbean, Whitewater, Lord of the Rings, Creature from the Black Lagoon and many others.
If you're moving to the area, give me a call and I'll tell you more about CP Pinball and about some great homes in the Madison County area that have game rooms just waiting for you and your own arcade.
Admission is just $10 and the arcade is open from 6 p.m. until midnight on most Friday and Saturday nights.
Chuck Sanders is the wizard behind the arcade. You can learn more about him and his passion for pinball from the YouTube video below.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
If doors could talk, what do you think your home's front entrance would say?
Would it say, "Hi, Boo Radley's not here right now, but you can wait right there under the cobwebs."
Or would it say, "I'm a clean and stylish owner who cares deeply about my home because even the entrance is gorgeous."
I suspect most front doors here in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs of Madison and St. Clair counties actually fall somewhere in between scary and scintillating. But if you're planning to get your home ready for the market, you'll want to try to get closer to one than the other.
Here are a few door-decor tips:
Get some Windex (or the window cleaner of your choice) and remove the doggy or kitty nose prints from the inside of the glass. Outside, spray the glass and wipe away the streaks.
Tighten or fix any loose hardware.
Dust the porch lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
Touch up chips or repaint the door if you have time.
Add a door mat. It doesn't have to have the word "Welcome" written on it, but it should be clean and attractive. Plus it will keep potential buyers from dragging the outside in.
Add a wreath or seasonal decor of some sort, but don't overdo the cute factor.
If you have a porch, dress it up with size-appropriate furniture, but don't crowd the door.
If it's spring or summer, add real flowers.
No fake flowers. Ever.
Fall? Add an arrangement of pumpkins and gourds nearby.
Make sure the door bell works. I can't tell you how often I see buyers trying it out.
Give some of these ideas a try and soon you'll be saying goodbye to your old door (with the house attached) and hello to your next place.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
Nancy Milton & Kristina Pratt | Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors | 618-791-8007 or 618-917-0775
228 Lake Hillcrest Drive, Glen Carbon, IL
Rare Chance to Buy in the Best Location in Glen Carbon for Under $150,000
3BR/1.5BA Single Family House
offered at $149,900
Year Built
1987
Sq Footage
1,437
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full, 1 partial
Floors
2
Parking
Unspecified
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
Here's your chance to live in the best location in Glen Carbon. This beautifully decorated home is move-in ready. Enjoy the big backyard and deck. Cars and toys will fit easily into this home's big two-car garage. Neutral paint and carpet throughout. Great counter and cabinet space in kitchen. Square footage from tax records minus garage space. Room sizes approximate.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
"Five or 10 years from now, when the financial crisis has ended and housing prices are up smartly once more, we will look in the rearview mirror and realize that we missed a golden age for first-time home buyers."
That's the word from The New York Times today. In a piece by Ron Lieber titled, "It May Be Time to Think About Buying a House," the writer cautions that buyers may "kick themselves" for not getting in on the market now when prices seem to be at or near the bottom. (Read the full story here.)
Here in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs of Madison and St. Clair Counties, my partner Kristina and I have been working with first-time buyers who have been smart enough to jump in while prices are low and inventory is still high, providing them with more choice and more leverage in negotiations. We have five closings taking place within a six week period that began in mid-November and continues through the end of December.
If you're a first-time or move-up buyer sitting on the fence, read the Times' story and give us a call. We can help you through our five easy steps to home ownership, from loan pre-qualification all the way through to closing.
You can reach us through our web site at www.JustDuckyHomes.com or call Nancy at 618-791-8007 or Kristina at 618-917-0775.
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
Goshen Realty Group takes its name from the earliest nickname for Madison County, Illinois -- the Land of Goshen -- coined when the region's first settlers compared their new home east of the Mississippi River to the biblical land of peace and plenty.
For more information, visit GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Nancy at Nancy@GoshenRealtyGroup.com. Text or call Nancy at 618-791-8007. REMAX Preferred Partners is located at One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Nancy for the latestinformation on those that are of particular interest to you.
Central A/C
About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a REALTOR with the GoshenRealtyGroup at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs with special emphasis on homes for sale in Madison County and the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy, Bethalto and surrounding areas.
If doors could talk, what do you think your home's front entrance would say?
Central A/C
That's the word from The New York Times today. In a piece by Ron Lieber titled, "It May Be Time to Think About Buying a House," the writer cautions that buyers may "kick themselves" for not getting in on the market now when prices seem to be at or near the bottom.