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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 815 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 22 hours ago
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Discover your perfect retreat in this charming two-bedroom-plus-den home, ideally situated near the serene Trout Park and scenic bike paths. Recently updated for peace of mind, the property features a roof installed in 2024 and water heater (2024), a modern A/C unit (2022), and fresh windows in the office and den, all complemented by a freshly sealed 2026 driveway. Inside, a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace and bay window creates a warm welcome, while the kitchen overlooks a private, fenced backyard complete with a stone patio. With hardwood floors ready for a quick polish and an unfinished basement, this home is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch to shine just in time for the holidays-making it a perfect opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking to add a high-potential property to their portfolio.

Full Property Details for 1401 Sherwood Ave

General

  • Price: $215,000
  • Taxes: $3,386 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12753865

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: Rt 25 to Trout Park Blvd, go West to Sherwood, go left to home. OR Duncan Ave to Trout Park Blvd, go East to Sherwood, go right to home

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46

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: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Cedar, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 815
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0937
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 48 x 84
  • Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1923
  • Tax Amount: $3,386
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 601428003

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Schools serving 1401 Sherwood Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Coleman Elementary School, Elgin, IL
1220 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
K-60.2 mi
Larsen Middle School
665 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
7-81 mi
Elgin High School
1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
9-122.8 mi
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Tax History for 1401 Sherwood Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,387
—
$52,393
9%
2025
$3,387
12%
$48,257
11%
2023
$3,034
4%
$43,596
10%
2022
$2,927
5%
$39,752
7%
2021
$2,780
—
$37,165
5%
2021
$2,780
7%
$35,480
5%
2019
$2,596
3%
$33,797
11%
2017
$2,521
6%
$30,508
8%
2016
$2,379
3%
$28,303
9%
2015
$2,313
-6%
$25,942
1%
2014
$2,464
-5%
$25,622
-21%
2018
$2,607
26%
$32,271
23%
2013
$2,068
—
$26,298
—
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