This beautifully updated ranch home is sure to impress even the most discerning buyers! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room, cozy family room with fireplace, spacious eat-in kitchen with a generous dining area, and partially finished basement, this home combines comfort, style, and functionality. The interior has been thoughtfully updated with today's buyers in mind, featuring a neutral color palette, luxury vinyl plank flooring (2026), updated kitchen cabinetry with quartz countertops (2026) & stainless steel appliances (2026) and updated baths (2025), making this home truly move-in ready. Additional improvements provide added peace of mind, including updated windows (2026), roof (approximately 6-7 years old), water heater (2025) and furnace & central air conditioning (approximately 4 years old). The deck, 2 car garage, and .29 acre corner lot complete this wonderful home!
New
$347,000
265 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL 60112
3beds
1,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementSpacious eat-in kitchenUpdated bathsUpdated windowsNeutral color paletteGenerous dining areaLuxury vinyl plank flooring
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Listed by:
Dawn Baker 815-739-7148,
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12726460
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 567 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X21
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,096
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Other, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 93.64 x 140
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0920309009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Woodland Acres
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Cortland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,697
- Annual tax amount: $7,025
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $347,000+99.5%$224/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12726460 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2003 | Sold | $173,900$112/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,716 -6.5% | $81,899 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $7,181 +1.1% | $76,619 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $7,105 +4.8% | $71,305 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $6,778 -0.2% | $63,979 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $6,792 +2.9% | $61,984 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $6,603 -6.2% | $59,383 -3.5% |
| 2018 | $7,043 +1% | $61,533 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,973 +4% | $58,581 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $6,703 | $55,057 +6.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $51,701 +3.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $50,056 -3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,872 -9.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,046 -9.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $62,951 -7.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,871 -4.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,174 +4% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,436 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,629 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,295 |
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Neighborhood: 60112
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cortland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Huntley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 428
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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