Nestled in the peaceful Old Town / Oak Meadows neighborhood just a few blocks from the Fox River with its bike trail and watersport, this charming brick Cape Cod offers classic character and modern convenience. Enjoy easy access to Carpenter Park's frequent festivals and community events, only a couple blocks away. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a cozy wood burning fireplace, bay windows, built-ins and a sunny enclosed side porch perfect for relaxing. The upstairs provides a flexible space-ideal for a bedroom, home office, or guest room, with two large closets and built-in drawers and shelves. The spacious basement offers ample storage or the potential for additional living space with your personal touch. Outside, generous-sized bountiful garden beds and a variety of low-maintenance native prairie perennials and various bushes create a welcoming outdoor retreat and entertainment space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways-this home offers both charm and connectivity.
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$296,000
242 N Lord Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.33 Acres Lot
$313,700 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$2,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$313,700
$295,000 - $333,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Little 847-902-9027,
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
Bought with:
Michael Pate
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Amber Tilindis
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12350298
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Attic
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Kitchen
- Features: Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Circular Driveway, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 0315454034
- Parcel number: 0315452002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Carpentersville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,151
- Annual tax amount: $5,442
- Date on market: 4/30/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $296,000-1%$242/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12350298 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$244/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12350298 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$244/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12350298 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,356 +1.5% | $78,717 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $5,279 +14.4% | $70,827 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $4,613 +2.5% | $58,976 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $4,501 +13.4% | $55,685 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $3,968 +3.1% | $54,433 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $3,848 +2.6% | $51,674 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $3,751 +5.5% | $48,794 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $3,554 -13.6% | $45,644 +22.1% |
| 2016 | $4,113 | $37,389 +6.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $35,035 +2.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,067 -3% |
| 2013 | -- | $35,110 -8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $38,292 -9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $42,476 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,394 -7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $46,857 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,331 +4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,402 +1.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,665 +11% |
| 2005 | -- | $40,252 |
| 2004 | -- | $40,252 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $37,223 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,729 +2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $35,011 +1.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,538 |
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Neighborhood: 60110
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Parkview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Carpentersville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Dundee-Crown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkview Elementary School
- Middle: Carpentersville Middle School
- High: Dundee-Crown High School
- District: 300
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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