$675,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 1PM

Estimated payment $4,257/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,147 Sq Ft
$214 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cloverdale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Skylights

About This Home

STUNNING ALL-BRICK WATERFRONT RANCH WITH CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY & FINISHED BASEMENT! A True Single-Story Masterpiece. Welcome home to 252 Cardinal Drive, an exceptional all-brick ranch that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and functionality. Situated on a premier lot, this home boasts unforgettable curb appeal from the moment you arrive. The grand, sweeping circular driveway provides an elegant entrance, easy turnarounds, and expansive parking for family and guests. Inside, the desirable true-ranch layout offers seamless, step-free living with wide hallways and bright, open-concept spaces that maximize the spectacular views. Enjoy peaceful water views from nearly every living space, as well as from the expansive brick paver patio. Step outside onto the expansive, custom brick paver patio-the perfect spot for your morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or peaceful evening relaxation. The patio overlooks beautifully manicured grounds and captures serene, unobstructed water views that change beautifully with the seasons. The main level features three generously sized bedrooms, each offering deep closet space, large windows, and a restful atmosphere. The elegant living room is ideal for formal entertaining while the living room flows effortlessly into the adjoining dining room & eat-in-kitchen. Curl up in front of your very own fireplace or finish a book in the oversized laundry room boasting sunny solar tubes. Downstairs, the expansive finished basement dramatically increases your living square footage. It serves as an incredible footprint for a recreation room, home theater, or gym. Plus, it features a rare, dedicated dream woodwork shop-fully equipped for hobbyists, contractors, crafters, or any DIY enthusiast looking for a professional-grade workspace. Enjoy a truly unbeatable Bloomingdale location with nearby scenic paths and park just beyond your backyard. Enjoy a quiet scenic retreat while living just minutes from major shopping, restaurants, & entertainment. Highly rated schools, premier golf courses, grocery stores, fitness centers, and a vibrant shopping and dining scene. A commuter's dream with easy access to major highways and Metra stations. This is the rare waterfront ranch you've been waiting for!

Listing Agent

Veronica Rodriguez

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475165837 Listed on: 07/14/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 18,295 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,147 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Cloverdale Elementary School
  • Stratford Middle School
  • Glenbard North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.42 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: 1976
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (224) 699-5002
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Egress Window, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3147
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3147
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: floor plan in photos
  • Total Sq Ft: 3147
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cloverdale Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Stratford Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.42
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
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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 -- $152,445 $52,040 $100,405
2023 -- $139,410 $47,590 $91,820
2022 $0 $151,350 $47,280 $104,070
2021 $0 $143,800 $44,920 $98,880
2020 $0 $140,290 $43,820 $96,470
2019 $11,545 $134,820 $42,110 $92,710
2018 $0 $142,510 $41,010 $101,500
2017 $11,545 $132,090 $38,010 $94,080
2016 $10,898 $122,250 $35,180 $87,070
2015 $10,644 $114,080 $32,830 $81,250
2014 $9,490 $101,450 $32,830 $68,620
2013 $9,564 $104,920 $33,950 $70,970
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2026 07/14/26 For Sale $675,000 -- $214 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $345,000 --
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MLS Number: 12689669

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-21-201-003

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