405 W Brown St

1,100 Sq. Ft.
$182 / Sq. Ft.
1,100
Sq. Ft.
$182
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prime location! Discover your new lifestyle in this move-in-ready vintage charmer with easy access to downtown, shopping, Walmart, and the Harvard Metra station. This home is in very good shape for its age and offers additional peace of mind with recent updates including a newer roof on the house and garage (2020 per previous listing sheet), furnace (2020), water heater (2021), Fridge and disposal (2019) updated electrical service, and double-hung tilt-in windows. The outdoor space is a true highlight,...Prime location! Discover your new lifestyle in this move-in-ready vintage charmer with easy access to downtown, shopping, Walmart, and the Harvard Metra station. This home is in very good shape for its age and offers additional peace of mind with recent updates including a newer roof on the house and garage (2020 per previous listing sheet), furnace (2020), water heater (2021), Fridge and disposal (2019) updated electrical service, and double-hung tilt-in windows. The outdoor space is a true highlight, featuring a massive entertaining deck that anchors a fully fenced, kid and pet-friendly yard. An extra-long driveway offers ample off-street parking for cars, work vehicles, and toys and leads to a detached vintage garage featuring a stylish sliding barn door. This home is a great blend of timeless character and modern conveniences and is close enough to the border for quick runs to save money on gas! Come see the rest and make it yours!
  1. Listed by Rob Corsello • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    P: (815)-404-1402 C: (815)-404-1402 rcorsello@starckre.com

Property Details for 405 West Brown Street

Area
Chemung / Harvard / Lawrence
Township
Chemung
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 04/26/2026 04:41 AM

Property Details for 405 West Brown Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12468829
Days on Market17
Taxes$2,618 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyMcHenry County

Location

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Building Information for 405 West Brown Street

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 405 West Brown Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 50
  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Harvard Junior High School
  • High School District: 50
  • High School: Harvard High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 50
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X132
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Frame
  • Construction: Cedar, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-04-15T12:49:57
  • Photos Count: 24
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X14
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 6X10

Property History for 405 West Brown Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12468829

Apr 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12468829

$200,000
Jun 7, 2021

Sold

MRED #11069684

$133,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2026

Contingent

MRED #12468829

04/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12468829

$200,000
06/07/2021

Sold

MRED #11069684

$133,900

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Public Records for 405 West Brown Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,909Additions$24,290Total$37,199
Tax Record2024$2,618 ($218 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Stories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMCHENRYAPN01-35-255-004

Schools near 405 West Brown Street

This home is within Harvard Community Unit School District 50.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Crosby Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Jefferson Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Harvard Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Harvard High School
Public9 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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