17 Sleepy Hollow Rd

1,220 Sq. Ft.
$410 / Sq. Ft.
1,220
Sq. Ft.
$410
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Designed by Alfred P. Shaw, this unique property was recently featured in the Crain's Chicago Business article, "1940s weekend home of Merchandise Mart architect for sale" by Dennis Rodkin. Commune with nature as you enjoy this unique beauty, crafted after a European vacation home, tucked into the hillside, and set on an acre of land with plenty of room to add on if desired. Surrounded by protected, conservation open land, this home boasts solid concrete construction, newly replaced windows, upgraded...Designed by Alfred P. Shaw, this unique property was recently featured in the Crain's Chicago Business article, "1940s weekend home of Merchandise Mart architect for sale" by Dennis Rodkin. Commune with nature as you enjoy this unique beauty, crafted after a European vacation home, tucked into the hillside, and set on an acre of land with plenty of room to add on if desired. Surrounded by protected, conservation open land, this home boasts solid concrete construction, newly replaced windows, upgraded electric and Wifi, along with a canopy of trees that keeps the home cool. Take a dip in the in-ground pool surrounded by a beautiful limestone patio while enjoying the view of your very own pond. Three bedrooms and a full bath on the upper entry level and a lower floor featuring perfectly proportioned living and dining areas with brick flooring and an indoor geranium planter are built to accentuate make you feel happy inside while enjoying all of the surrounding beauty outside. The plant room could easily be converted to a wet bar and the charming kitchen boasts all the modern amenities and yet still features a traditional icebox that has been converted into the perfect place to store wine. As you step out of your vehicle under the carport, you will see a set of outside stairs that lead to an open rooftop patio with a grapevine trellis that offers amazing views of the surrounding naturescape. In addition to your own kitchen garden beds, there are over 8 acres of protected open space with dozens of species of native plants and trees. The conservation easement is in place for you to help preserve the property and maintain forever a special natural and cultural history of our region as well as its flora and fauna. Adjacent to the exciting Raceway Woods with its biking and walking trails and own historic provenance, this property can be used as a getaway from the hustle and bustle, or a way to enjoy the thriving Fox Valley communities and their benefits, including shopping, farmers' markets, good restaurants, and golf courses. A shared private road leads you into this exquisite retreat of privacy and recreation waiting for the next lucky owner
  1. Listed by Karen Conley Sabella • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    P: (847)-910-7515 C: (847)-910-7515 kconley@starckre.com
  2. Listed by John Sabella • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    P: (815)-459-5900 C: (847)-208-7770 jsabella@starckre.com

Property Details for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

Area
Dundee / East Dundee / Sleepy Hollow / West Dundee
Township
Dundee
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING CLOSED: 12/08/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11790161
Days on Market148
Taxes$2,100 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Hillside
Year Built1943
Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF

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Property Information for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 300
  • Elementary School: Liberty Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Dundee Middle School
  • High School District: 300
  • High School: H D Jacobs High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 300
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Carport
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Description: Cellar
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Terrace, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Hillside
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Roof Deck, Pool In-Ground
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: Hillside
  • Total Sq Ft: 1220
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1220
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1220
  • Lower Sq Ft: 580
  • Main Sq Ft: 640
  • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Pond, Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 8.0-9.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 413820
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Concrete
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2023-11-08T21:15:16
  • Photos Count: 20
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X20
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Lower
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X6
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 57X19
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 46X18
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 9X15
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 4X16
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
  • Dimensions: 10X10
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 6X14

Property History for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2023

Sold

MRED #11790161

$500,000
Nov 9, 2023

Pending

MRED #11790161

Nov 9, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11790161

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2023

Sold

MRED #11790161

$500,000
11/09/2023

Pending

MRED #11790161

11/09/2023

Contingent

MRED #11790161

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,079Additions$67,790Total$101,869
Tax Record2025$6,321 ($527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANEAPN03-16-100-028

Schools near 17 Sleepy Hollow Road

This home is within Community Unit School District 300.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Liberty Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Dundee Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harry D Jacobs High School
Public9 to 12

Oak Ridge School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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