$500,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 4PM

Estimated payment $3,435/month

Total Views 1,341
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$269 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Palatine High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

Welcome to historic 18 E Wood Street. Longing for the feeling of small town days, you can find it right here. A beautiful home filled with charm and character blended with the remodeling and upgrades of today. The beautiful kitchen remodeled in 2024 has all new soft close white shaker cabinets, extra big drawers with a pantry cabinet and pull out storage. All new stainless steel high end appliances, including a built in KitchenAid counter depth refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautiful Quartz counters and a big farm sink by the window overlooks the spacious backyard. A moveable island provides additional space and seating. Detailed trim work starts right at the wide front porch, reworked in 2010 boasting updated floor decking, with fluted posts, crown dental trim, beautiful original front door, elevated window trim and wood wainscoting ceiling. Relax sitting on this wide front porch. The front foyer is highlighted by the original wood post, banister and staircase with room for guests to step in and a closet under the steps for coats and additional storage. The near 10 foot ceilings in most main floor rooms and the second level lend to the spacious and bright feel. This flexible floor plan provides for many aspects sought today. The open dining room can host large gatherings or cozy reading time. Beautiful wood floors refinished throughout the first floor. A former 1st floor bedroom is now used as a family room and tv area. Another large room is currently a home office and playroom could also easily be made a 1st floor bedroom. The full bath on the main floor has a marble tiled floor. The back porch with fluted posts serves as a perfect mudroom with its checkered tiled floor. Upstairs you will find three nice size bedrooms with over 9 foot ceilings. Closets with transom storage. The master bedroom has two double door closets. A full bath with white fixtures serves the family. All NEW shingled ROOF on home and on 2 car garage 2023. Maintenance free siding on house and garage upgraded 2005, Boiler & hot water heater 2010. Front load Washer & Dryer 2020 are included. Full basement is large, unfinished with above grade windows and a storm shelter type doors for a walkout exit. This FANTASTIC in town location is quintessential small town living, just blocks to schools, ball fields, parks, aquatic center and pool, outdoor ice rink, farmers market, LOTS of great restaurants and many entertainment venues plus July 4th celebrations. Metra train is a short 4 blocks away, be in Chicago in under 45 mins. Quick access to Highways. Be the next generation to call this home.

Listing Agent

Robinette Lebda

Real People Realty License #475123648 Listed on: 08/13/2025

Real People Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,788

Year Built

  • Built in 1878

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 135 x 65
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Blinds
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
  • Walter R Sundling Middle School
  • Palatine High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Farmhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,788

Year Built

Built in 1878

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse, Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
  • LivingArea: 1860
  • Room Type: Foyer, Office, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1860
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm,L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Storm Window(s),Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • List Price: 500000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
  • High School: Palatine High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Walter R Sundling Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 135 x 65
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8788
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $8,788 $33,000 $5,227 $27,773
2023 $8,471 $33,000 $5,227 $27,773
2022 $8,471 $33,000 $5,227 $27,773
2021 $8,563 $29,698 $3,049 $26,649
2020 $8,509 $29,698 $3,049 $26,649
2019 $9,485 $33,072 $3,049 $30,023
2018 $7,475 $24,053 $2,831 $21,222
2017 $7,334 $24,053 $2,831 $21,222
2016 $6,820 $24,053 $2,831 $21,222
2015 $6,932 $25,186 $2,613 $22,573
2014 $6,865 $25,186 $2,613 $22,573
2013 $6,671 $25,186 $2,613 $22,573
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $500,000 +72.4% $269 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $290,000 -1.5% $156 / Sq Ft
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2015 09/20/15 For Sale $294,500 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 Attorney
Deed $262,500 Cti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $284,747 FHA
Previous Owner $255,025 FHA
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12441449

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-14-312-007-0000