$289,900
PENDING

197 E Cermak Rd Braidwood, IL 60408

Estimated payment $1,976/month

Total Views 5,760
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$173 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch situated on a nearly 1/2 acres corner lot in the highly sought-after Reed-Custer School District. This attractive vinyl-sided home offers comfortable single-level living and features an extra-deep 26-foot, 3-car garage with ample room for boats, recreational equipment, a workshop, or additional storage. A dividing wall separates the two-car area from the third bay, creating the perfect space for hobbies, workshop or projects. Inside, you'll find a beautiful kitchen showcasing maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a convenient breakfast bar, and a stunning knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceiling that adds warmth and character. The adjoining dining room features a sliding glass door that leads to a wood deck overlooking the private fenced backyard, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining and family gatherings. The bright and inviting living room is filled with natural light from numerous windows and is enhanced by a matching knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceiling. The spacious primary suite offers three closets and an impressive 13' x 10' private bathroom complete with a large ceramic tile roll-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy the privacy of the fenced backyard, the convenience of the large corner lot, and an easy commute with quick access to Route 55. Fully encapsulated crawlspace with concrete floor and sealed walls. This home is near Braidwood Lake with outstanding fishing and many weekend bass fishing tournaments. This move-in-ready home combines comfort, functionality, and charm in a fantastic location! Please do not delay in seeing this home!

Listing Agent

Shawn Hornsby

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby License #471015656 Listed on: 06/25/2026

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 19,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 138x142
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Handicap Shower
  • Low Bathroom Mirrors
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Adaptable
  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Reed-Custer Primary Elementary School
  • Reed-Custer Middle School
  • Reed-Custer High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,034

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars, Low Bathroom Mirrors, Roll-In Shower, Wheelchair Adaptable
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1680
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Reed-Custer Primary School
  • High School: Reed-Custer High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Reed-Custer Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Reed-Custer Intermediate School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 138x142
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5034.1
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $5,034 $78,250 $11,155 $67,095
2023 $4,696 $70,085 $9,991 $60,094
2022 $3,968 $63,598 $9,066 $54,532
2021 $4,253 $60,702 $8,653 $52,049
2020 $4,051 $57,510 $8,198 $49,312
2019 $3,839 $54,306 $7,741 $46,565
2018 $3,706 $51,968 $7,408 $44,560
2017 $3,269 $45,711 $7,263 $38,448
2016 $3,195 $44,208 $7,024 $37,184
2015 $3,088 $43,067 $6,843 $36,224
2014 $3,088 $43,067 $6,843 $36,224
2013 $3,088 $46,061 $7,319 $38,742
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/04/2026 07/04/26 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2026 06/25/26 For Sale $289,900 +99.9% $173 / Sq Ft
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $145,000 -3.3% $91 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/22/2016 09/22/16 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2016 09/12/16 For Sale $149,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2016 06/17/16 For Sale $149,900 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $50,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed $33,000 Fidelity National Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $181,939 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $151,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $129,000 Ticor
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,373 FHA
Previous Owner $163,922 FHA
Previous Owner $121,200 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Shawn Hornsby

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby

(779) 256-4461

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I'm Shawn Hornsby, a full time agent serving the Grundy County Area. I am a fifth generation Morris resident who knows Morris and the surrounding areas very well. I have a reputation for providing the very best customer service and work hard every day to build on that reputation. Loyalty, honesty and dependability guide my daily relationship with each of my clients.

My MBA degree in finance and marketing and over 25 years experience in marketing and customer service are utilized every

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