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$333,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,937 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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LOCATION ! LOCATION ! LOCATION! This 2937 SF brick and cedar, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath hillside ranch, located in the Emerald West Subdivision, is near schools, Emricson Park, library, and the Woodstock Square. This home comes with a second buildable lot with its own Tax ID #. Built by John King, this solid home has loads of possibilities for the new owners. The 1813 SF first floor features 3 bedrooms, one of which is a master suite with a private bath, another 1 1/2 baths, a large living room, and a family room with a stone faced fireplace. The lower level has 1124 SF of finished living area with a large L-shaped rec room with a wet bar, the 4th bedroom, a full bath, a utility room, an oversize workroom, and a huge 16 x 35 foot patio. This could be an amazing in-law arrangement. This well built home features beautiful hard wood flooring, in both the living room and dining room, all oak woodwork trim. Special features, roof (2017) heating and air conditioning system (2024) hot water heater (2024) a reconditioned wolmanized 12 x16 deck, and a 10 x 10 attached storage shed with a concrete floor and an overhead door and an oversized and totally drywalled garage with a great work bench along with a pull down staircase to additional storage. This incredible home is ready for a new life but does need some TLC. The kitchen and its appliances are all original. The original thermopane windows will need updating. As a result, the home and all the appliances are being sold in AS IS CONDITION and is priced to reflect the current condition of the home. This is a great opportunity to buy an amazing home in a fantastic Woodstock location.

Full Property Details for 970 Tara Dr

General

  • Sold For: $333,000
  • Taxes: $8,834 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12504903
  • Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Down Draft
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: TV Antenna, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Attic Exhaust Fan, Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: Commuter Train

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: Bull Valley / Greenwood / Woodstock
  • County: McHenry
  • Subdivision: John Kings Emerald West
  • Driving Directions: South St . West from the Woodstock Square to Tara Dr. Go Left to the home on the right.

School Information

  • School District: 200
  • Midd School District: 200

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,937
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1981

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 42 x 60 x 120 x 90 x 69 x 42 x 89 x 100 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1981
  • Tax Amount: $8,834.36
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1307177014

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Sold by Real Broker, LLC

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Schools serving 970 Tara Dr

School District:Woodstock Community Unit School District 200
NameGradesDistance
Westwood Elementary School, Woodstock, IL
14124 West South Street Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
1-50.6 mi
Creekside Middle School, Woodstock, IL
3201 Hercules Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
5-82.2 mi
Woodstock High School
501 West South Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
9-120.6 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 970 Tara Dr

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Sold
$333,000
2.46%
MLS
11/05/2025
Listed
$325,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Sold by Real Broker, LLC

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