NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Sherwood Dr Cary, IL 60013

Estimated Value: $341,000 - $366,161

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,902 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2025

Last sale price $328,900 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,493/month

107 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard
  • Cary-Grove High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2025

Located on a quiet interior street on a mature homesite this two story contemporary home boasts hardwood flooring, a vaulted ceiling in the living room, a raised hearth fireplace in the family/keeping room and a full nicely finished basement. Outdoors be sure to note the fenced yard, concrete patio and storage shed. The finished basement features above grade windows providing natural light, the pool table is included. The location is walkable to town, the METRA, schools and numerous places of worship. Baseball and soccer fields are just a few steps away across the street! The hardwood flooring was just refinished. Architectural roof and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Rein

Baird & Warner License #471006350 Listed on: 09/11/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Mejia

Fulton Grace Realty License #475201011

Fulton Grace Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 132
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,902 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Contemporary

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,138

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1902
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1902
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1902
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 132
  • 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: 9138
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Forney Kelly
Bought by
Barreto Gerardo and Barreto James Emilia
Seller's Agent
Michael Rein
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Mejia
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$328,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-6%
Views
162
Current Estimated Value
$353,540

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,640
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$322,942
Outstanding Balance
$320,951
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$32,589

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2017
Sold by
Forney Joel and Forney Kelly
Bought by
Forney Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Forney Donald A and Forney Joyce E
Bought by
Forney Joel and Forney Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,950
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Sault Brian K and Sault Pamela J
Bought by
Forney Donald A and Forney Joyce E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barreto Gerardo $329,000 None Listed On Document
Forney Kelly -- Attorney
Forney Joel $180,000 --
Forney Donald A $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barreto Gerardo $322,942
Previous Owner Forney Joel $169,950
Previous Owner Forney Donald A $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Sold $328,900 +1.2% $173 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Price Changed $324,900 -1.5% $171 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Price Changed $329,900 -0.9% $173 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Price Changed $332,900 -1.8% $175 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $338,900 -0.3% $178 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Price Changed $339,900 -1.4% $179 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Price Changed $344,900 -1.4% $181 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $184 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Price Changed $349,900 -6.7% $184 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 For Sale $374,900 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $8,121 $104,429 $17,126 $87,303
2023 $7,905 $93,399 $15,317 $78,082
2022 $8,638 $98,251 $19,398 $78,853
2021 $8,230 $91,533 $18,072 $73,461
2020 $7,985 $88,292 $17,432 $70,860
2019 $7,826 $84,507 $16,685 $67,822
2018 $7,374 $78,066 $15,413 $62,653
2017 $7,228 $73,543 $14,520 $59,023
2016 $7,170 $68,976 $13,618 $55,358
2013 -- $60,068 $12,703 $47,365
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12157793

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-18-103-016

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