Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom ranch where pride of ownership is evident at every turn. Thoughtfully updated throughout the years, this home offers the peace of mind today's buyers are searching for with an impressive list of major improvements already completed. Step inside to discover fresh neutral paint (2026), updated flooring (2021), and a bright, inviting interior that's truly move-in ready. The living areas provide comfortable everyday living, while the beautifully updated bathroom offers a spa-like experience featuring a luxurious walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead and invigorating body jets. The kitchen has been refreshed with a brand-new refrigerator and oven (2026), along with a newer dishwasher (2022). Outside, you'll appreciate the new front and rear decks (2022), and the opportunity to simply relax while overlooking the generous, level backyard-perfect for outdoor games, pets, gardening, or summer gatherings. Mechanically, this home truly shines. Major improvements include a new roof (2021), furnace (2022), central air conditioner (2022), water heater (2022), well pump (2026), new front and rear doors (2022), ceiling fans (2022), professionally installed gutter guards (2022), and a radon mitigation system (2022) for added peace of mind. Even the garage has been thoughtfully upgraded with a heat-exhaust fan to help keep the space cooler and more comfortable during the warmer months. An unfinished full basement provides abundant storage and offers exciting possibilities for future expansion. The oversized asphalt driveway accommodates multiple vehicles with ease, making it ideal for guests, recreational toys, or extra parking. As an added benefit, you'll enjoy the convenience of a neighborhood boat launch just down the road, providing easy access to the water for boating, fishing, kayaking, and making the most of the outdoor lifestyle in this golf-cart friendly neighborhood. With countless updates, exceptional maintenance, and true move-in-ready condition, this home offers an outstanding opportunity to simply unpack, settle in, and start making memories.
Contingent
$265,000
38207 N 3rd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081
3beds
912sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,032/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updated bathroomProfessionally installed gutter guardsFresh neutral paintBright inviting interiorGenerous level backyardSpa-like experienceNewer dishwasher
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Tracy Stella, CSC 224-426-4651,
Stellar Results Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12694482
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75x149.9x75x149.9
- Features: Water Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 01343250040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Spring Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,232
- Annual tax amount: $4,438
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $209,900$230/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11428017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2022 | Pending sale | $209,900$230/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11428017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2022 | Contingent | $209,900$230/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11428017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $209,900+366.4%$230/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11428017 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2020 | Sold | $45,000-10%$49/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10656894 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2020 | Pending sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
Source: Kurman Realty Group #10656894 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Price change | $50,000-54%$55/sqft |
Source: Kurman Realty Group #10656894 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $108,750+19.2%$119/sqft |
Source: EXP Realty LLC #10445940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2019 | Sold | $91,250+0.2%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2019 | Price change | $91,071-1%$100/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2019 | Price change | $91,956-0.4%$101/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2019 | Price change | $92,321+2.4%$101/sqft |
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| 5/7/2019 | Price change | $90,123+0.2%$99/sqft |
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| 5/5/2019 | Price change | $89,968+0.4%$99/sqft |
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| 5/4/2019 | Price change | $89,651+0%$98/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Price change | $89,636-15%$98/sqft |
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| 2/15/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 9/18/1995 | Sold | $105,500$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,357 -10.3% | $71,723 +8% |
| 2023 | $4,859 +264.7% | $66,404 -3.3% |
| 2022 | $1,332 +4.1% | $68,678 +327.3% |
| 2021 | $1,280 -63.6% | $16,074 -60.5% |
| 2020 | $3,518 +5.7% | $40,720 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $3,329 +0.1% | $38,941 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $3,325 | $38,342 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $3,325 -7.5% | $36,495 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $3,595 -9.5% | $35,220 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $3,971 +2.4% | $34,324 -11.6% |
| 2014 | $3,878 +1.5% | $38,844 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $3,820 +8.2% | $40,594 -10.8% |
| 2011 | $3,532 +6.7% | $45,514 -4.6% |
| 2010 | $3,311 +6.5% | $47,703 -4.3% |
| 2009 | $3,110 +1% | $49,840 -0.6% |
| 2008 | $3,078 +5.9% | $50,127 +5.1% |
| 2006 | $2,905 +8.6% | $47,703 |
| 2005 | $2,674 +2.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,601 +6.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,440 +2.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,389 +0.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,370 +2.2% | $34,090 +3.3% |
| 2000 | $2,320 | $33,004 |
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Neighborhood: 60081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lotus SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Stanton SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Grant Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lotus
- Middle: Stanton
- High: Grant Community High School
- District: 114
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.
- $12,6250.26 acres38185 N 3rd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081Off Market
- $225,0002 bd2 ba1.6k sqft38227 N 3rd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081Pending
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- $321,0003 bd3 ba-- sqft38200 N 2nd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081Sold
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- $8,557-- bd-- ba-- sqft38200 N 2nd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081Off Market
- $255,0004 bd2 ba1.5k sqft38169 N 3rd Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081Sold
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