Opportunity knocks at 170 Old Farm Road in Carpentersville's desirable Lake Marian subdivision! This solid ranch sits on a spacious 1/3-acre+ lot and features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1,152 square feet of living space, plus a full unfinished basement ready for your finishing touches. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors hiding under the carpet, oak kitchen cabinets, and solid bones throughout. Outside? A huge detached 2.5-car garage offers plenty of room for your tools, toys, or workshop setup. With city water and private sewer, the essentials are covered-and best of all, no HOA rules to cramp your style. The Lake Marian community is known for its larger lots, mature trees, and classic suburban charm. You're just minutes from shopping, dining, and commuter routes via the Randall Road corridor, and close to parks, trails, and the Dundee Township Park District's full lineup of activities. This home is being sold as-is-it's in great shape, just waiting for someone with vision and a little elbow grease to bring it up to date. Whether you're a savvy buyer, flipper, or weekend DIY warrior, this one has serious potential. Don't miss your chance to turn this blank canvas into something special!
Contingent
$275,000
170 Old Farm Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesSolid bonesOriginal hardwood floorsOak kitchen cabinetsLarger lots
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Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 10:24am
Listing courtesy of:
Hilda Jones, GRI,SFR 847-426-7510,
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin,
Jennifer Jones 224-622-3237,
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12419414

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,304
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0311378019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved
- Subdivision: Lake Marian
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Carpentersville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,877
- Annual tax amount: $1,379
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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