***MULTIPLE OFFERS. HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 9am Monday 4/20/26***Nestled on a quiet street in St. Charles, this three-bedroom ranch presents a rare opportunity to build instant equity in a prime location. Offered as an estate sale and sold as-is, the home is primed for your personal touch - but don't let that overshadow what's already here. Step outside to an expansive backyard and entertaining deck that opens directly onto the 43-acre River Bend Community Park, where scenic trails, fishing, a dog park, playgrounds, and sports courts are practically in your backyard. Inside, the layout is a clean slate ready for your creative vision, with three bedrooms (please note that the third bedroom does not have a closet) and plenty of potential. For peace of mind, the home features meaningful mechanical upgrades including a newer furnace, updated electric panel, water heater, and Generac backup generator. The property also offers a energy-efficient leased Sunrun solar system. Additional highlights include a one-car attached garage with bonus attic storage, concrete driveway, storage shed, and a charming front porch. Located just off Route 25, you're minutes from the vibrant dining, boutique retail, and historic charm of downtown St. Charles - all within the highly regarded District 303 school district. Don't miss this opportunity.
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$240,000
34W836 N James Dr, St Charles, IL 60174
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$228,300 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$2,592 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,300
$217,000 - $240,000
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Three-bedroom ranchNewer furnaceExpansive backyardCharming front porchGenerac backup generatorWater heaterUpdated electric panel
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Listed by:
Eric Egeland, E-PRO,SFR 847-337-7090,
GenStone Realty
Bought with:
Kevin Callison
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12617398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80x110
- Features: Backs to Open Grnd
Details
- Parcel number: 0911303014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved
- Subdivision: Skyline Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: St Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,027
- Annual tax amount: $4,282
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $240,000+4.3%$250/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $230,000$240/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listing removed | $230,000$240/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Contingent | $230,000$240/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+198.7%$240/sqft |
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| 9/3/2004 | Sold | $77,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,282 +6% | $70,009 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $4,039 +5.7% | $62,659 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $3,821 +6.4% | $57,316 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $3,589 +11.2% | $54,633 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $3,228 +2% | $47,888 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,164 +7.9% | $46,940 +7% |
| 2018 | $2,933 +3% | $43,853 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $2,846 -12.5% | $42,354 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $3,252 | $38,012 +6.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $35,686 +6.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $33,427 -5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $35,309 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,151 -24.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,303 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,415 -6.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,087 +0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,655 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,037 +5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,621 +10.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $43,007 +4.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $41,151 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,330 +10.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,461 +10.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,028 +14% |
| 2000 | -- | $28,964 |
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Neighborhood: 60174
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Anderson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Wredling Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10St Charles North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 303
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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Estimated market value
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