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Property Description
Market time reflects the short sale process. Home is in excellent condition. Short sale is in the final stages of bank approval, and the current list price reflects the lender-approved figures. Absolutely stunning Cape Cod completely updated 3 yrs ago on nearly a 1/2-acre private, wooded lot with serene views! This one-of-a-kind home boasts a 1st floor Master bedroom, zoned climate control in every room, large family room with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace, plus a bright and airy sunroom featuring huge windows, triple-wide French doors, and a charming swing bench. The open-concept layout includes 4 generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space-including a large main-floor bedroom that could also be an office, or playroom. The spacious kitchen with natural light and featuring a huge 8-foot island, quartz countertops, tons of new cabinetry with wired under-cabinet lighting, newer high-end stainless-steel appliances, newer Life Proof flooring on the main level, and Frisee carpeting upstairs. Additional highlights include a heated 2.5-car garage with access to large concrete crawl space, built-in cabinetry, workbench, and pull-down attic access, PLUS in 2018 architectural roof including the flatter part of roof professionally replaced, new siding, windows, commercial-grade gutters and downspouts, Leaf Guard system (2021), and an electronic pet fence around the entire perimeter. Supremely located with quick access to Rt 53, I-55, I-80 & I-355, and just steps from popular parks and recreation areas.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 N Lincoln St
General
- Price: $329,000
- Taxes: $6,453 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12532550
- Updated: 12/20/2025
- Added to Site: 32 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails, Lake
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elwood
- County: Will
- Township: Jackson
- Driving Directions: Rt 53 to Mississippi to Lincoln Street, Right to Residence
School Information
- School District: 203
- Elem School District: 203
- Midd School District: 203
- High School District: 204
- Elementary School: Elwood C C School
- Middle School: Elwood C C School
- High School: Joliet Central High School
- Private School: Joliet Central High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Doors: French Doors
- Square Feet: 2,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1982
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 174
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Invisible
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1982
- Tax Amount: $6,453
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Short Sale
- Property ID: 1011291050130000
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Schools
Schools serving 205 N Lincoln St
School Districts:Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203, Joliet Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elwood Child Care School 409 North Chicago Street, Elwood, IL 60421 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Joliet Central High School 201 East Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 | 9-12 | 8.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 205 N Lincoln St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/14/2025
Listed
$329,000
-12.27%
MLS
6/14/2023
Sold
$375,000
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Public Record
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 205 N Lincoln St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,453
27%
$101,687
16%
2023
$5,084
-13%
$88,008
6%
2022
$5,875
—
$83,345
4%
2022
$5,875
13%
$79,897
7%
2020
$5,183
-2%
$74,457
2%
2019
$5,275
5%
$72,900
—
2018
$5,032
3%
$72,873
5%
2017
$4,871
1%
$69,456
2%
2016
$4,815
4%
$68,127
5%
2015
$4,619
-12%
$65,100
—
2014
$5,266
4%
$65,100
—
2013
$5,043
1%
$65,100
-6%
2012
$4,976
—
$69,128
—
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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205 N Lincoln Street, Elwood, IL 60421 (MLS# 12532550) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 205 N Lincoln Street is currently listed for $329,000 and was received on December 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 205 N Lincoln Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elwood? You can browse all Elwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

