$449,900
PENDING

205 Sherwood Rd Elgin, IL 60120

Estimated payment $2,975/month

Total Views 5,078
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mature Trees
  • Ranch Style House
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

Mid-century vibe meets modern comfort in Sherwood Oaks! Perched on a hill beneath a canopy of mature trees, this beautiful ranch home offers timeless character and an inviting front porch. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with an exposed brick accent wall and open staircase to the finished lower level. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious breakfast room and cozy family room with beamed ceilings, skylights, and a stunning full-wall brick fireplace. The show-stopping great room is filled with natural light and features custom built-ins and walls of windows. A serene bedroom wing includes three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite has its own private bath, while the hall bath boasts a soaking tub and separate shower. Downstairs, you'll find a second family room with a fireplace and a large utility/workshop area with built-in workbench. The oversized 2.5+ car garage provides exceptional storage. Sitting on nearly 3/4 of an acre, enjoy the peaceful backyard from your patio. Fantastic location-minutes to downtown Elgin, Metra, I-90, 15 minutes to Woodfield Mall, 25 to O'Hare, and just an hour to downtown Chicago.

Listing Agent

Tamara O'Connor

Premier Living Properties License #475110537 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,285

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 108x254x149x263
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,285

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 1752
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Family Room, Foyer
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2452
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1752
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1752
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1000
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2752
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 300
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1752
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 449900
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Dimensions: 108X254X149X263
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6284.54
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $6,285 $30,000 $5,344 $24,656
2023 $6,043 $30,000 $5,344 $24,656
2022 $6,043 $30,000 $5,344 $24,656
2021 $6,094 $25,784 $3,817 $21,967
2020 $6,124 $25,784 $3,817 $21,967
2019 $6,062 $28,649 $3,817 $24,832
2018 $4,614 $21,799 $3,053 $18,746
2017 $4,539 $21,799 $3,053 $18,746
2016 $5,323 $23,972 $3,053 $20,919
2015 $5,334 $22,438 $2,290 $20,148
2014 $5,284 $22,438 $2,290 $20,148
2013 $5,723 $24,751 $2,290 $22,461
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $449,900 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $185,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $236,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $86,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12433605

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-20-403-021-0000