40w897 Brown Rd

1,710 Sq. Ft.
$280 / Sq. Ft.
1,710
Sq. Ft.
$280
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Highest and best due 9/29 by 4pm. Multiple offers received This isn't just a house - it's a hug in home form. Welcome to this adorable 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod in sought-after Campton Hills! Situated on a .82-acre corner lot, this 1,710 sq. ft. beauty features an updated first-floor primary suite with an ensuite bathroom (2023) and a refreshed farmhouse-style galley kitchen (2022) complete with a recessed sink, butcher block counters, and newer oven, microwave, and refrigerator (2020). On the...Highest and best due 9/29 by 4pm. Multiple offers received This isn't just a house - it's a hug in home form. Welcome to this adorable 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod in sought-after Campton Hills! Situated on a .82-acre corner lot, this 1,710 sq. ft. beauty features an updated first-floor primary suite with an ensuite bathroom (2023) and a refreshed farmhouse-style galley kitchen (2022) complete with a recessed sink, butcher block counters, and newer oven, microwave, and refrigerator (2020). On the main level, relax in the four-season heated porch - perfect for morning coffee or catching up with friends - and enjoy the separate dining room, ideal for festive gatherings. Owned by only two families since 1959, this home exudes the cozy vibe that makes a place truly feel like "home." Gorgeous hardwood floors and a woodstove add warmth and comfort throughout the cooler months. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms feature built-in bookcases, and an updated full bath provides convenience for guests or family. The partially finished basement includes a laundry area and offers plenty of storage or potential living space. Outside, a detached 2-car garage includes a natural gas hookup for future heating (2021), while the expansive 8-car driveway provides ample parking. Additional key updates include a new roof (2014), powder room refresh (2022),sump pump replacement (2025) Freshly painted exterior(2025). Best of all, this home has no water bill thanks to a private well and septic system, both professionally serviced and maintained (2023). This is a rare opportunity - will you be the lucky new owner?
  1. Listed by Gretchen Weber • Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
    P: (815)-757-0617 gretchen.weber@bairdwarner.com; thegretchenwebergroup@bairdwarner.com

Sold By Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Property Details for 40w897 Brown Road

Area
Campton Hills / St. Charles
Township
Campton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
10.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 01:54 PM

Property Details for 40w897 Brown Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12450599
Days on Market5
Taxes$5,059 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.82 AC / 35,719 SF
CountyKane County
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Building Information for 40w897 Brown Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.82 AC / 35,719 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,751 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,330

Property Taxes

$422

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 40w897 Brown Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 303
  • Elementary School: Wasco Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Thompson Middle School
  • High School District: 303
  • High School: St Charles North High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 303
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1140
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1710
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1710
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2850
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1710
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 121x231x201x217
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Cedar
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-08-20T15:23:00
  • Photos Count: 35
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X17
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 9X8
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Property History for 40w897 Brown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Sold

MRED #12450599

$478,000
Oct 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917206910

$478,000
Sep 29, 2025

Pending

MRED #12450599

Sep 29, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12450599

Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12450599

$450,000
Jul 30, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08367232

$214,900
Jun 10, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08367232

$229,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Sold

MRED #12450599

$478,000
10/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917206910

$478,000
09/29/2025

Pending

MRED #12450599

09/29/2025

Contingent

MRED #12450599

09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12450599

$450,000
07/30/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08367232

$214,900
06/10/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08367232

$229,900

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

Public Records for 40w897 Brown Road

Taxable ValueLand$19,310Additions$73,236Total$92,546
Tax Record2024$5,059 ($422 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,719 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959CountyKANEAPN08-14-300-002

Schools near 40w897 Brown Road

This home is within Community Unit School District 303.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wasco Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Thompson Middle School
Public6 to 8

St Charles North High School
Public9 to 12

Compass Academy
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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