$422,500
SOLD DEC 1, 2025

1301 Little John Dr Elgin, IL 60120

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
0.68 Acres

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Ranch Style House
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Looking for S-P-A-C-E? Mid-century renovated ranch home on almost 3/4 Acre lot with mature trees ready for your add-on's or just move in and enjoy! Located in the Sherwood Oaks neighborhood of unincorporated Elgin at 1301 Little John Drive. This single-level brick ranch residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience on a spacious corner lot making expansion of the home easy if desired. As you enter, you're greeted by an abundance of natural light that fills the living space with modern renovations, meticulous upkeep and character in every detail, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with double-sided wood burning fireplace with brand new liner and large windows with a view of the expansive yard, making it easy to enjoy a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The dining room, perfect for gatherings, flows into an island kitchen with breakfast bar with newer stainless-steel appliances with plenty of space for an eat-in kitchen or work from home office space. The home features three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with an updated bathroom featuring a stand-up shower and dual vanity. The second and third bedrooms are spacious with the shared second bathroom featuring a bathtub. A sun filled second family room leads to an outdoor paver patio with gazebo that overlooks the lush, large yard-ideal for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Every detail thoughtfully designed and maintained with abundant closets plus crawl space and attic for additional storage. With the large long driveway and attached 2 car garage, you can easily store multiple vehicles plus a shed for additional storage. Newer mechanicals, fireplace liner and siding, too many updates to list!! Conveniently located, this residence combines the serenity of suburban life with easy access to city amenities just minutes to downtown Elgin, Metra, I-90, 15 minutes to Woodfield Mall, 25 to O'Hare, and just an hour to downtown Chicago. Watch the video and 3-D Tours and schedule your in-person tour now before it's gone! Special below market financing available with preferred lender plus first time buyer incentives!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jovanka Novakovic

Compass License #475186392 Listed on: 10/15/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Pawlikowski

Baird & Warner License #475125362

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 224x123x254x126
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Prairie Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hilltop Elementary School
  • Canton Middle School
  • Streamwood High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Sherwood Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,761

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Prairie, Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Sherwood Oaks
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 1872
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-1st Floor, Foyer
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1872
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Kitchen
  • Total Sq Ft: 1872
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Direct Access, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hilltop Elementary School
  • High School: Streamwood High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Canton Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6837
  • Lot Dimensions: 224X123X254X126
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5761.48
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Pierro Patricia A and Consolazio Daniel P
Bought by
Zarnowski Peter Paul
Seller's Agent
Jovanka Novakovic
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Grace Pawlikowski
Baird & Warner
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$422,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-0.56%
Views
452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.95%
Original Mortgage
$343,915
Outstanding Balance
$343,589
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$75,383

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2013
Closed on
May 13, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Tyszkiewicz Jacek and Tyszkiewicz Theresa
Seller's Agent
John Wright
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ray Watson
RE/MAX All Pro
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-26.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.57%
Original Mortgage
$101,250
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Buker Jeffrey C
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2002
Sold by
Carbine John B and Carbine Marlene K
Bought by
Buker Jeffrey C and Buker Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $422,500 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $135,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $343,915 FHA
Previous Owner $101,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $204,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Sold $422,500 -0.6% $226 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $424,900 +102.3% $227 / Sq Ft
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Sold $210,000 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/28/2016 02/28/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $210,000 +55.6% $130 / Sq Ft
06/13/2013 06/13/13 Sold $135,000 -9.9% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Price Changed $149,900 -11.8% $93 / Sq Ft
03/07/2013 03/07/13 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $105 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Price Changed $174,900 -5.4% $108 / Sq Ft
01/31/2013 01/31/13 For Sale $184,900 +37.0% $115 / Sq Ft
01/18/2013 01/18/13 Off Market $135,000 -- --
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $184,900 -- $115 / 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
2025 $5,761 $32,000 $16,499 $15,501
2024 $5,761 $28,000 $5,212 $22,788
2023 $5,536 $28,000 $5,212 $22,788
2022 $5,536 $28,000 $5,212 $22,788
2021 $5,551 $24,020 $3,722 $20,298
2020 $5,589 $24,020 $3,722 $20,298
2019 $5,534 $26,689 $3,722 $22,967
2018 $6,065 $20,524 $2,978 $17,546
2017 $4,171 $20,524 $2,978 $17,546
2016 $5,548 $20,524 $2,978 $17,546
2015 $6,035 $20,299 $2,233 $18,066
2014 $5,947 $20,299 $2,233 $18,066
2013 $5,739 $20,299 $2,233 $18,066
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12496043

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-20-403-020-0000