$335,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

238 1st St Cary, IL 60013

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,044 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cary Grove High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to the heart of Cary on First Street! This exceptional, turnkey 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offers 1,000 square feet of beautifully maintained living space, complemented by a full, finished basement. The basement is both an entertainer's delight and a homeowner's dream, featuring vinyl flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, a wet bar, a pantry, dedicated laundry and storage rooms, and a full bath. Situated on a desirable corner lot, this property also includes a detached 4-car garage with parking for two cars and an additional 500 sq ft of versatile, converted space with its own entry, gas, and electrical - imagine the possibilities for a workshop, art studio, office, motorcycle storage, or any project you desire! Step out back to enjoy your private concrete patio, conveniently located between the house and garage and enclosed by a privacy fence. Inside, the home boasts a host of recent upgrades, including all new fixtures and updated electrical panels in 2024. The upper-level features Mohawk engineered hardwood flooring throughout, and the upstairs bathroom has a brand-new vanity installed in 2024. All windows have been replaced within the last two years (except for the kitchen's picture window), and four new doors have been installed: entry to the house (front and back), to the garage from the patio, and from the converted garage space to the side yard. All siding, soffits and facia replaced in 2024. All appliances in the home are new between 2020 and 2025 (excluding the dryer), and new blinds have been installed throughout. With a newer furnace and HVAC system (both from 2020), as well as a hot water heater from 2019, this property offers both style and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special home in a prime Cary location close to the Metra, library, schools, dining, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Baum

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475193932 Listed on: 05/22/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Smith

Real People Realty License #475189613

Real People Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,919

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,044 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Three Oaks Elementary School
  • Cary Junior High School
  • Cary-Grove Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,919

Year Built

Built in 1957

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: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1044
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1844
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1920
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1044
  • Basement Sq Ft: 920
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1964
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 120
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1044
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Screens,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 320000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Three Oaks School
  • High School: Cary-Grove Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Cary Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 26

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 8712
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 5919.28
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Kelly Galvan Revocable Trust and Galvan Kelly
Bought by
Moritz Jacob J
Seller's Agent
Kevin Baum
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katie Smith
Real People Realty
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
4.69%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-63.16%
Original Mortgage
$324,950
Outstanding Balance
$324,950
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$15,668

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2020
Sold by
Koch Clifton V
Bought by
Galvan Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $335,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $110,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $88,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $335,000 +4.7% $321 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $320,000 -- $307 / 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
2024 $5,919 $78,289 $16,045 $62,244
2023 $5,741 $70,019 $14,350 $55,669
2022 $5,007 $59,473 $15,387 $44,086
2021 $4,754 $55,406 $14,335 $41,071
2020 $5,186 $53,445 $13,828 $39,617
2019 $5,099 $51,153 $13,235 $37,918
2018 $4,835 $47,254 $12,226 $35,028
2017 $4,764 $44,517 $11,518 $32,999
2016 $4,754 $41,753 $10,803 $30,950
2013 -- $31,018 $10,077 $20,941
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12367964

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-13-227-006