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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,344 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Priced at $180,000, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Harvard offers a rare opportunity for first-time buyers to step into homeownership while creating value along the way. With today's shifting interest rates and less buyer competition, now is a smart time to buy instead of paying rent. The property may be eligible for USDA financing, offering qualified buyers the potential for 0 down.The property also offers strong potential for those looking to start or add to a rental portfolio. Inside, you'll find 9-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, large picture windows, and charming built-ins in the dining room. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet space, and the living room features a fireplace-perfect for cozy nights at home. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with generously sized closets, large bathroom with plenty of storage and a linen closet! Major updates include a newer HVAC system and updated electric panel, both approximately 2 years old. The unfinished limestone basement provides laundry space along with plenty of storage and future potential. Outside, enjoy a newly built front porch, aluminum siding, and a fully fenced yard. Large back deck off kitchen is a perfect view of the fully fenced back yard great for entertaining. Yes, the home needs TLC and new carpet-but that's where the opportunity lies. Bring your vision, build sweat equity, and make this home your own in an established Harvard neighborhood.

Full Property Details for 203 W Brown St

General

  • Price: $180,000
  • Taxes: $3,593 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12553875
  • Updated: 1/28/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Special Millwork
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Chemung / Harvard / Lawrence
  • County: McHenry
  • Township: Chemung
  • Driving Directions: Route 14 to Brown St., house on right

School Information

  • School District: 50
  • Elem School District: 50
  • Midd School District: 50
  • High School District: 50
  • Middle School: Harvard Junior High School
  • High School: Harvard High School
  • Private School: Harvard High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Full
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 1,344
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1979
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Tax Amount: $3,593
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 135257007

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Schools serving 203 W Brown St

School District:Harvard Community Unit School District 50
NameGradesDistance
Jefferson Elementary School, Harvard, IL
1200 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033
4-50.4 mi
Crosby Elementary School
401 Hereley Drive, Harvard, IL 60033
K-31.5 mi
Harvard Jr High School
1301 Garfield Road, Harvard, IL 60033
6-80.7 mi
Harvard High School
1103 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033
9-120.4 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 203 W Brown St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Listed
$180,000
111.76%
MLS
2/15/2018
Sold
$85,000
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Tax History for 203 W Brown St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,593
7%
$48,078
11%
2023
$3,348
100%
$43,463
14%
2022
-100%
$38,191
7%
2021
$2,995
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$35,566
5%
2021
$2,995
9%
$33,860
7%
2019
$2,736
-18%
$31,687
-12%
2018
$3,357
6%
$35,953
11%
2017
$3,175
5%
$32,393
6%
2016
$3,034
—
$30,577
3%
2015
$3,049
—
$29,707
—
2014
$3,058
4%
$29,707
-3%
2013
$2,951
2%
$30,625
-4%
2012
$2,907
—
$31,782
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