Elwood Ranch with High-End Upgrades & Incredible Equity Potential 897 Meadowbrook Road is a "diamond in the rough" offering a rare head start for the savvy buyer. Featuring vaulted ceilings and an open-concept great room, the home's solid bones are ready for a fresh cleaning and your personal touch to truly shine. Premium Interior & Tech: The kitchen is a functional powerhouse with higher-end appliances only 5 years young, including a modern WiFi oven. Even the high-end washer and dryer are just a few years old. The layout offers 3 bedrooms (one currently a study) and a fully finished basement with a third full bath. The Ultimate Backyard Retreat: The outdoor living space is a high-end masterpiece that feels like a private escape: The Gourmet Patio: A massive 20' x 33' covered retreat featuring recessed lighting and a professional $20,000 Chicago Brick oven. Wilderness Vibes: Relax by the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the serene view, as the backyard faces a lush forest line for maximum privacy. The Dream Workshop: A detached, fully insulated, and climate-controlled shop with a Mitsubishi split unit-ideal for any hobbyist or pro. The Financial Edge: Solar Powered Savings: The home features solar panels, with the owner estimating a reduced monthly electric bill of only $20. The Opportunity: If you aren't afraid of a little "spic and span" to reveal the beauty underneath, this is your chance to own a feature-heavy home at an accessible price. Bring your vision and capture the instant equity waiting here!
Contingent
$330,000
897 Meadowbrook Rd, Elwood, IL 60421
2beds
2,800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
10,184 Square Feet Lot
$325,100 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern wifi ovenFully finished basementSerene viewRecessed lightingHigher-end appliancesMitsubishi split unitOpen-concept great room
- 23 days |
- 1,088 |
- 40 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 15, 2026 at 10:04am
Listing courtesy of:
Edward Pluchar 815-930-2279,
1% Lists Real Estate Solutions
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12573910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 690 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X30
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X20
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,184 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 134x76
Details
- Parcel number: 1011201020030000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $276,264
- Annual tax amount: $6,214
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$325,100
$309,000 - $341,000
$2,850/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2026 | Contingent | $330,000$118/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12573910 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $330,000+100%$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12573910 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2002 | Sold | $165,000+17.9%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/1999 | Sold | $140,000$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,834 -10.6% | $92,088 +12.1% |
| 2022 | $5,407 +106.3% | $82,179 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,621 -43% | $78,779 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $4,595 +5.4% | $71,695 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $4,361 +1.3% | $66,300 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $4,306 +11.9% | $63,949 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $3,849 +32.4% | $57,186 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,908 -5.4% | $56,092 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,074 | $53,200 +16.9% |
| 2014 | $3,074 +4.4% | $45,500 |
| 2013 | $2,944 -3.5% | $45,500 -12.3% |
| 2012 | $3,051 -8% | $51,858 -15% |
| 2011 | $3,316 -18.1% | $61,000 -15% |
| 2010 | $4,048 +3.3% | $71,754 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $3,919 +0.2% | $73,069 |
| 2008 | $3,909 | $73,069 +15% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,538 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $3,604 +4.3% | $61,787 +6.6% |
| 2005 | $3,457 +7.9% | $57,956 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $3,202 -0.3% | $54,220 +4.5% |
| 2003 | $3,210 -0.4% | $51,900 +7.4% |
| 2002 | $3,224 +6% | $48,328 +1.4% |
| 2001 | $3,042 +4.7% | $47,651 |
| 2000 | $2,906 | $47,651 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,215/mo
Principal & interest
$1618
Property taxes
$597
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Elwood Child Care SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Joliet Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Elwood C C School
- Middle: Elwood C C School
- District: 203
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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