537 South Prairie Street

Closed 4/8/20
Closed 4/8/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$319,000
4 beds2,654 sqft

537 S Prairie St, Cary, IL 60013

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.65 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$120/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful home on .65 acre lot on Prairie cul de sac in popular Brigadoon subdivision. Desirable location near town, schools and parks. Beautifully maintained, this lovely home has a great floor plan with unique features that emphasize the peacefulness of the expansive back yard. Great floor plan with office on the first floor (could be bedroom) and a sun room adjacent to the family room. Outdoor deck has two seating areas and is accessible from the kitchen and the sun room. Upstairs, three over-sized...Wonderful home on .65 acre lot on Prairie cul de sac in popular Brigadoon subdivision. Desirable location near town, schools and parks. Beautifully maintained, this lovely home has a great floor plan with unique features that emphasize the peacefulness of the expansive back yard. Great floor plan with office on the first floor (could be bedroom) and a sun room adjacent to the family room. Outdoor deck has two seating areas and is accessible from the kitchen and the sun room. Upstairs, three over-sized bedrooms including an expanded master bedroom suite with plenty of room for a private retreat. Finished basement with huge rec room, possible bedroom, office or sewing room off the rec room, massive workshop, spacious laundry room, great storage closets. Most of the home has been updated, inside and out. Recent updates include engineered hardwood on much of first floor, carpet replaced 2018, new (Dec 2019) high efficiency furnace. New dishwasher September 2019. New upstairs front facing windows (October 2019). Well maintained and well loved, we bet you'll love this too!

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    • Listed by: Megan Cassidy 847.226.3154 mtc81107@gmail.com;megan.tish@gmail.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    Listing closed: 04/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10612167
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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 537 South Prairie Street

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $11,139 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: McHenry County
    • Area: Cary / Oakwood Hills / Trout Valley
    • Township: Algonquin
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1984
    • Lot Size: 0.65 AC / 28,314 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 26
    • Elementary School: Briargate Elementary School
    • High School District: 155
    • High School: Cary-Grove Community High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 26
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • 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: No
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Sun Room, Workshop
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 61X170X210X66X165
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-01-14T18:41:04
    • Photos Count: 22
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 01-16-2020

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Other
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Other
    • Family Room Window Treatments: None
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X13
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Other
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 23X19
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 11X9
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 12X15
    Work Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Work Room
    • Dimensions: 21X12
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 20X16

    Property History for 537 South Prairie Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 8, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #666377063

    		$319,000

    -1.8% / yr

    Apr 8, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10612167

    		$319,000—
    Feb 7, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10612167

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/08/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #666377063

    $319,000

    -1.8% / yr

    04/08/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10612167

    $319,000
    02/07/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10612167

    —

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

    Public records

    537 South Prairie Street

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,654 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,654 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    28,423 SqFt

    Schools near 537 South Prairie Street

    This home is within Chsd 155 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Briargate Elementary School
    		Public - 1 to 5
    Cary Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Cary-Grove Community High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
    		Private - PK to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Briargate Elementary School
    Public1 to 5

    Cary Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Cary-Grove Community High School
    Public9 to 12

    Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
    PrivatePK 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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    $319,000
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