540 South Prairie Street

Closed 12/4/14
Closed 12/4/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$223,500
4 beds2,341 sqft
540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL 60013
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$95/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Plenty of room for everyone in this home. Great location/neighborhood too! Updates & improvements galore! Newer fiber-cement siding & windows. Efficient tankless water heater. New carpeting in bedrooms & living room. Stainless steel appliances, silestone counter tops, maple cabinetry & ceramic floor in the kitchen. Oversize garage fits the biggest SUV with room to spare. Near school, shopping, train & park district.Plenty of room for everyone in this home. Great location/neighborhood too! Updates & improvements galore! Newer fiber-cement siding & windows. Efficient tankless water heater. New carpeting in bedrooms & living room. Stainless steel appliances, silestone counter tops, maple cabinetry & ceramic floor in the kitchen. Oversize garage fits the biggest SUV with room to spare. Near school, shopping, train & park district.

    Sold By RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest

    • Listed by: Gary 847.707.5832 garykoopman@realtor.com; gary.koopman@bairdwarner.com • CENTURY 21 Sketch Book
    Listing closed: 12/04/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08729996

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.8%

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    Property Information for 540 South Prairie Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,566 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
    • County: McHenry County
    • Area: Cary / Oakwood Hills / Trout Valley
    • Subdivision: BRIGADOON
    • Township: ALGONQUIN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Tri-Level
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1984
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,123 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 26
    • Elementary School: BRIARGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: CARY JUNIOR HIGH 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), 7 Foot or more high garage door
    • 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
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Foyer, Screened Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Split Level
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Type Detached: Split Level
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X135
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Other
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 23
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 31
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 23
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 09-26-2014
    Green Features
    • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Parquet
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Window Treatments: All
    • Family Room Dimensions: 25X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 10X6
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 10X8

    Property History for 540 South Prairie Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 4, 2014

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #484632740

    		$223,500

    -1.0% / yr

    Dec 4, 2014

    Sold

    MRED #08729996

    		$223,500—
    Oct 5, 2014

    Pending

    MRED #08729996

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/04/2014

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #484632740

    $223,500

    -1.0% / yr

    12/04/2014

    Sold

    MRED #08729996

    $223,500
    10/05/2014

    Pending

    MRED #08729996

    —

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

    Public Records for 540 South Prairie Street

    Taxable ValueLand$18,282Additions$83,136Total$101,418
    Tax Record2024$7,867 ($656 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyMCHENRYAPN19-13-326-019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 540 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
    Ss Peter & Paul School
    		Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Briargate Elementary School
    Public1 to 5

    Cary Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Cary-Grove Community High School
    Public9 to 12

    Ss Peter & Paul School
    PrivatePK to 8

    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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    $223,500
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