$276,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2026

285 E 1st St Braidwood, IL 60408

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.61 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2026

$153 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Faron

Keller Williams Infinity Brokerage Phone: (815) 351-0689 License #475138264 Listed on: 03/25/2026

Keller Williams Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Klein

Hexagon Real Estate License #475168809

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,116

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.61 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 351-0689
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Electronic Air Filters, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Dimensions: 93X293X75X302
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5116
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2018
Closed on
Oct 15, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dana Welch
Pro Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Sears
Village Realty, Inc.
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$185,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Interest Rate
0.0512%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Quit Claim Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $177,751 FHA
Closed $181,649 FHA
Closed $152,000 New Conventional
Closed $153,600 No Value Available
Closed $42,000 Stand Alone Second
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Sold $276,000 +0.4% $153 / Sq Ft
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
04/19/2026 04/19/26 Pending -- -- --
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
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,534 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12600022

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-24-08-405-037

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