285 E 1st St Braidwood, IL 60408
Estimated payment $1,895/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- 0.61 Acre Lot
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Solar Power System
- Deck
- Mud Room
About This Home
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch on over half an acre is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer or a savvy DIYer looking to build instant sweat equity. You get the peace of mind of brand-new essentials combined with a price point that allows you to customize the rest. Split floorplan design with primary suite on one side and secondary bedrooms on the other. Right off the eat in kitchen is a cozy sun porch with gas heater leading onto a large deck overlooking the massive 0.61-acre lot. Plenty of room for an outbuilding, a garden, or the ultimate backyard setup! Updates include AC & Water Heater (2025), Roof (2022) Refrigerator & Microwave (2025), Luxury Vinyl Plank throughout (2024), Smart Garage Door Opener (2025) for the attached 2 car garage. This is a rare chance to own a large piece of land with updated systems at an affordable price. Schedule your tour today and see the potential for yourself! Sold as-is.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Infinity Brokerage Phone: (815) 351-0689 License #475138264 Listed on: 03/25/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,116
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 26,572 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 93x293x75x302
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Gravel Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Carpet
- Crawl Space
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Electric Air Filter
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Solar Power System
- Deck
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,167 | $85,327 | $10,141 | $75,186 |
| 2023 | $5,167 | $76,424 | $9,083 | $67,341 |
| 2022 | $4,361 | $69,350 | $8,242 | $61,108 |
| 2021 | $4,218 | $66,193 | $7,867 | $58,326 |
| 2020 | $3,995 | $62,712 | $7,453 | $55,259 |
| 2019 | $3,763 | $59,218 | $7,038 | $52,180 |
| 2018 | $2,851 | $45,952 | $6,735 | $39,217 |
| 2017 | $2,794 | $45,051 | $6,603 | $38,448 |
| 2016 | $2,717 | $43,570 | $6,386 | $37,184 |
| 2015 | -- | $42,445 | $6,221 | $36,224 |
| 2014 | -- | $42,445 | $6,221 | $36,224 |
| 2013 | -- | $45,395 | $6,653 | $38,742 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 03/25/26 | For Sale | $275,000 | +48.6% | $153 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/19/2018 10/19/18 | Sold | $185,000 | 0.0% | $103 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/27/2018 08/27/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/22/2018 07/22/18 | For Sale | $185,000 | -- | $103 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $181,649 | FHA |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12600022
APN: 02-24-08-405-037
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