NOT LISTED FOR SALE

897 Meadowbrook Rd Elwood, IL 60421

Estimated Value: $327,000 - $355,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$121/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2026

Last sale price $330,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,430 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Office
  • Living Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of April 2026

Elwood Ranch with High-End Upgrades & Incredible Equity Potential 897 Meadowbrook Road is a "diamond in the rough" offering a rare head start for the savvy buyer. Featuring vaulted ceilings and an open-concept great room, the home's solid bones are ready for a fresh cleaning and your personal touch to truly shine. Premium Interior & Tech: The kitchen is a functional powerhouse with higher-end appliances only 5 years young, including a modern WiFi oven. Even the high-end washer and dryer are just a few years old. The layout offers 3 bedrooms (one currently a study) and a fully finished basement with a third full bath. The Ultimate Backyard Retreat: The outdoor living space is a high-end masterpiece that feels like a private escape: The Gourmet Patio: A massive 20' x 33' covered retreat featuring recessed lighting and a professional $20,000 Chicago Brick oven. Wilderness Vibes: Relax by the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the serene view, as the backyard faces a lush forest line for maximum privacy. The Dream Workshop: A detached, fully insulated, and climate-controlled shop with a Mitsubishi split unit-ideal for any hobbyist or pro. The Financial Edge: Solar Powered Savings: The home features solar panels, with the owner estimating a reduced monthly electric bill of only $20. The Opportunity: If you aren't afraid of a little "spic and span" to reveal the beauty underneath, this is your chance to own a feature-heavy home at an accessible price. Bring your vision and capture the instant equity waiting here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Pluchar

1% Lists Real Estate Solutions License #471022741 Listed on: 03/03/2026

1% Lists Real Estate Solutions

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Caputo

REMAX Legends License #475142873

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 134x76

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Elwood C C Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,214

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1999
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2800
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Includes finished basement - approx 1500 main level and 1300 basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: 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 Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elwood C C School
  • Middle/Junior School: Elwood C C School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 134x76
  • 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: 6214
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2026
Closed on
Apr 15, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Edward Pluchar
1% Lists Real Estate Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Joe Caputo
REMAX Legends
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Views
131
Current Estimated Value
$339,084

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
Original Mortgage
$324,022
Outstanding Balance
$323,335
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,957
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$330,000 Fidelity National Title
-- None Listed On Document
$165,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $324,022
Previous Owner $65,000
Previous Owner $5,910
Previous Owner $138,957
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Sold $330,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $330,000 -- $118 / 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 $6,844 $98,225 $18,651 $79,574
2023 $6,214 $92,088 $18,051 $74,037
2022 $4,907 $82,179 $17,919 $64,260
2021 $2,621 $78,779 $17,179 $61,600
2020 $4,595 $71,695 $16,785 $54,910
2019 $4,361 $66,300 $16,400 $49,900
2018 $4,306 $63,949 $16,420 $47,529
2017 $3,849 $57,186 $15,630 $41,556
2016 $2,908 $56,092 $15,331 $40,761
2015 $3,074 $53,200 $14,650 $38,550
2014 $3,074 $45,500 $14,650 $30,850
2013 $3,074 $45,500 $14,650 $30,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12573910

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-11-20-102-003

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