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Property Description
This beautifully updated ranch home is sure to impress even the most discerning buyers! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room, cozy family room with fireplace, spacious eat-in kitchen with a generous dining area, and partially finished basement, this home combines comfort, style, and functionality. The interior has been thoughtfully updated with today's buyers in mind, featuring a neutral color palette, luxury vinyl plank flooring (2026), updated kitchen cabinetry with quartz countertops (2026) & stainless steel appliances (2026) and updated baths (2025), making this home truly move-in ready. Additional improvements provide added peace of mind, including updated windows (2026), roof (approximately 6-7 years old), water heater (2025) and furnace & central air conditioning (approximately 4 years old). The deck, 2 car garage, and .29 acre corner lot complete this wonderful home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 265 W Carol Ave
General
- Price: $347,000
- Taxes: $7,025 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12726460
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Other, Garage
Location
- Area: Cortland
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Cortland
- Subdivision: Woodland Acres
- Driving Directions: Route 38 or Barber Greene to Loves Road to Carol Avenue
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School District: 428
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Square Feet: 1,548
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1994
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2999
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 93.64 x 140
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1994
- Tax Amount: $7,025.2
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 920309009
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Schools
Schools serving 265 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 | 1.8 mi |
Huntley Middle School 1515 South 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 3.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 265 W Carol Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$347,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 265 W Carol Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,716
—
$87,116
6%
2024
$6,716
-6%
$81,899
7%
2023
$7,181
6%
$76,619
20%
2021
$6,778
—
$63,979
3%
2020
$6,792
3%
$61,984
4%
2019
$6,603
-6%
$59,383
-3%
2018
$7,043
1%
$61,533
5%
2017
$6,973
4%
$58,581
6%
2016
$6,703
1%
$55,057
6%
2015
$6,639
2%
$51,701
3%
2014
$6,500
1%
$50,056
-4%
2013
$6,408
1%
$51,872
-9%
2012
$6,330
—
$57,046
—
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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265 W Carol Avenue, Cortland, IL 60112 (MLS# 12726460) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 265 W Carol Avenue is currently listed for $347,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 265 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.

