Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, all-brick mid-century home in Fox River Grove, ideally located near the Metra train station and served by highly sought-after Cary-Grove High School! Lovingly cared for and ready for its next owners, this home offers timeless character, generous room sizes and wonderful indoor-outdoor living. The inviting living room features a large picture window, wood-burning fireplace and charming built-ins, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining area where another oversized picture window overlooks the private backyard. The spacious eat-in kitchen with solid-surface countertops truly serves as the heart of the home. Just beyond, a bright sunroom provides direct access to the oversized deck...perfect for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the backyard. Two generously sized bedrooms include a private primary suite with its own bath and dual cedar closets, while the second bedroom offers two additional large cedar-lined closets. The lower level adds even more versatility with a huge recreation area, large laundry room with utility sink and an expansive storage area. Outside, you'll find a storage shed and plenty of space to enjoy the yard. Solid all-brick construction, mid-century charm, incredible storage and a convenient Cary location near shopping, dining, Metra transportation and Cary-Grove High School-this is one you won't want to miss! You Deserve This! (Sold As-Is)
Contingent
$309,900
500 Skyline Dr, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
2beds
1,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mid-century charmAll-brick mid-century homeWood-burning fireplaceGenerously sized bedroomsSolid all-brick constructionLarge picture windowExpansive storage area
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Angela Bjork 847-845-4974,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12763632
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X24
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 986 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X29
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X24
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 986
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Dimensions: 78 x 158 x 75 x 164
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2017353003
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fox River Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,287
- Annual tax amount: $7,682
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2001 | Sold | $149,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,682 +1.8% | $102,429 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $7,547 +5.8% | $94,745 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $7,135 +4.1% | $84,738 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $6,856 +7.9% | $79,464 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $6,355 +3.1% | $74,031 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $6,162 | $71,410 +4.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $68,348 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $5,766 +2.9% | $63,139 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $5,605 +2.8% | $59,481 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $5,454 | $55,787 +7.2% |
| 2013 | $5,454 | $52,041 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,002 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,194 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,926 |
| 2008 | -- | $71,926 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,458 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $4,949 +5.5% | $63,366 +7% |
| 2004 | $4,692 +7.4% | $59,243 +7.5% |
| 2003 | $4,369 +9.4% | $55,135 +7% |
| 2002 | $3,992 +5.7% | $51,528 +5.7% |
| 2001 | $3,777 +4.4% | $48,731 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $3,617 | $46,992 |
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Neighborhood: 60021
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Algonquin Road Elementary School
- Middle: Fox River Grove Middle School
- High: Cary-Grove Community High School
- District: 3
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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