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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated bi-level offering the perfect blend of modern updates and comfortable living. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the fresh finishes, updated flooring, contemporary lighting and stylish kitchen featuring fireplace, new countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The open living room provides an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The lower level offers a generous family room with wood burning fireplace, the 4th bedroom and full bath. Over-sized Utility room has space for an in-home office. Attached 2-car heated garage! Outside, enjoy a spacious deck just off of the kitchen and almost a half-acre corner lot perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout. New washer/dryer in 2023, water heater 2025, new kitchen appliances in 2025. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home with country atmosphere that's ready for its new owner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 W Carol Ave
General
- Price: $385,000
- Taxes: $6,208 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12716944
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Kitchen, Wood-Burning, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Cortland
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Cortland
- Driving Directions: Somonauk to Carol on SW corner.
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School District: 428
- Elementary School: Cortland Elementary School
- Middle School: Huntley Middle School
- High School: De Kalb High School
- Private School: De Kalb High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bi-Level
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,150
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1976
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 80 x 190 x 132 x 185
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $6,208.54
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 920379017
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Schools
Schools serving 16 W Carol Ave
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cortland Elementary School 370 Lexington Avenue, Cortland, IL 60112 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Huntley Middle School 1515 South 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 4.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 16 W Carol Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,079
—
$84,989
10%
2024
$3,079
-13%
$77,377
7%
2023
$3,519
-39%
$72,389
10%
2021
$5,803
41%
$65,778
3%
2020
$4,115
-1%
$63,726
4%
2019
$4,175
-3%
$61,052
6%
2018
$4,298
-4%
$57,781
5%
2017
$4,470
-2%
$55,009
6%
2016
$4,572
-5%
$51,700
6%
2015
$4,821
-14%
$48,549
-1%
2014
$5,610
1%
$49,197
-4%
2013
$5,557
—
$50,982
-9%
2012
$5,556
—
$56,067
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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16 W Carol Avenue, Cortland, IL 60112 (MLS# 12716944) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 16 W Carol Avenue is currently listed for $385,000 and was received on July 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 16 W Carol Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cortland? You can browse all Cortland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

