Impeccably maintained and perfectly located in coveted Northwood Acres, this beautifully cared-for home offers a rare blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Just steps from the path to Three Oaks Elementary, library, soccer fields, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, and the scenic Cary Community Trail! From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by a gracious two-story foyer, flanked by an inviting living room and an elegant dining room, complete with a dry bar, perfect for seamless entertaining. The refreshed kitchen is a chef's dream with granite counters, an island with breakfast bar, pantry, rear staircase, and a sunny breakfast area with French doors leading out to your private patio oasis. Picture summer dinners under the stars! The soaring two-story family room creates a stunning focal point with its cozy fireplace, open sight lines to the kitchen, and plenty of natural light. Need to work from home? The dedicated office with double French doors provides the ideal quiet space with a chic powder room nearby. A laundry room with direct access to the attached 3-car garage (complete with a handy pulley system!) completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a serene primary suite retreat boasting a walk-in closet and a luxuriously updated bath with whirlpool tub and glass-door shower. Three additional bedrooms-each with walk-in closets-include a private ensuite and a shared Jack & Jill bath. And wait until you see the bonus/media room! Outfitted with built-in speakers, remote-controlled theater screen, and projector-this space is ready for movie nights, gaming marathons, or a favorite teen hangout. The full, unfinished basement offers endless possibilities for future expansion-a blank canvas ready to become your dream space, or enjoy it as-is for a home gym, game room, or teen lounge. Outside, the backyard is just as impressive. A multi-tier patio with accent lighting, custom built-in firepit, and a beautifully landscaped lawn sets the scene for relaxing evenings and lively gatherings alike. All this, just minutes to downtown Cary, Metra, shopping, restaurants, and award-winning D26 & D155 schools. Come for a visit-stay for a lifetime. This one is easy to fall in love with.
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$665,000
1503 Otter Trl, Cary, IL 60013
4beds
3,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.54 Acres Lot
$704,100 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$3,674 Estimated rent
Home value
$704,100
$641,000 - $767,000
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Cozy fireplaceCustom built-in firepitIsland with breakfast barBeautifully landscaped lawnPrivate ensuiteLuxuriously updated bathDedicated office
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Listed by:
John Morrison, SFR 847-409-0297,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Maria Ruiz
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12308372
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Bonus Room, Office, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Water Purifier Rented, Humidifier
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,115
- Total interior livable area: 3,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Dimensions: 73X46X220X110X189
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 2007251012
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Northwood Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $220 annually
Location
- Region: Cary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $597,729
- Annual tax amount: $13,306
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $665,000+2.3%$193/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12308372 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$188/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12308372 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+51.2%$188/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12308372 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2002 | Sold | $429,839+582.3%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2001 | Sold | $63,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,562 +7.1% | $199,243 +11.9% |
| 2024 | $13,593 +2.2% | $178,043 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $13,306 -0.1% | $159,237 +2.4% |
| 2022 | $13,320 +4.8% | $155,521 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $12,716 +3% | $144,886 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $12,348 | $139,757 +4.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $133,765 -9.7% |
| 2018 | $13,811 +1.8% | $148,133 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $13,566 +0.5% | $139,551 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $13,494 | $130,886 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $13,494 | $127,691 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $149,677 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $159,962 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $176,481 |
| 2008 | -- | $176,481 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $163,062 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $10,496 +3.5% | $155,475 +7% |
| 2004 | $10,138 +3.6% | $145,358 +7.4% |
| 2003 | $9,785 +455.7% | $135,280 +488.8% |
| 2002 | $1,761 | $22,975 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60013
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Three Oaks SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Cary Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Cary-Grove Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Three Oaks School
- Middle: Cary Junior High School
- High: Cary-Grove Community High School
- District: 26
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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- Illinois
- McHenry County
- Cary
- 60013
- 1503 Otter Trl
