Welcome to 8003 Cadet Rd, Machesney Park, IL — a beautifully updated, move-in-ready ranch offering approximately 2,080 square feet of finished living space with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a spacious finished basement.
This home has been completely refreshed with major updates throughout, including new windows, new flooring, refreshed kitchen cabinets and new countertops, and a completely remodeled bathroom. The result is a clean, modern home that is ready for its new owners to move in and enjoy without taking on a major remodeling project.
The main level features a comfortable living room and an updated kitchen with refreshed cabinets and countertops, along with an eat-in dining area and sliding doors leading to the rear deck. The three bedrooms provide comfortable living space, while the remodeled bathroom gives the home a fresh, updated feel.
The finished basement adds a tremendous amount of usable space and versatility. It includes a large recreation area, bar, electric fireplace, pool table/game area, and additional room that could easily serve as an entertainment space, home office, hobby area, or playroom. There is also additional storage and laundry space.
Outside, the home sits on a fenced corner lot with a deck, brick patio, shed, and pond. The backyard provides plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, pets, or enjoying summer evenings outdoors.
Property Highlights
3 bedrooms
1 full bathroom — completely remodeled
Approximately 2,080 finished sq. ft.
Move-in ready
New windows
New flooring
New kitchen countertops
Finished basement
Large recreation/entertainment area
Bar and electric fireplace
Pool table/game area
Fenced corner lot
Rear deck
Shed
Attached garage with propane heater
Central air
Natural gas forced-air heat
Major updates are already done — just move in and make it your own! You can be in this home for the holidays!
For sale by owner
Price cut: $15K (10/23)
$209,900
8003 Cadet Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
3beds
1,040sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1963
7,143 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced corner lotSpacious finished basementUpdated kitchenCompletely remodeled bathroomRefreshed kitchen cabinetsEat-in dining areaNew windows
- 33 days
- 947
- 65
Listed by:
Property Owner (815) 978-3466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,143 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 830480020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Machesney Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,145
- Annual tax amount: $2,818
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,736/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,900$202/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2026 | Pending sale | $209,900$202/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2026 | Price change | $209,900-6.7%$202/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,900+59.4%$216/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $141,124+2.6%$136/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/21/2026 | Pending sale | $137,500$132/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $137,500+71.9%$132/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/28/2002 | Sold | $80,000$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,818 +7.7% | $42,715 +10% |
| 2024 | $2,615 +6.3% | $38,846 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $2,459 +2.7% | $34,499 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $2,394 | $31,466 +7.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $29,265 +5% |
| 2020 | $2,000 -2.1% | $27,876 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $2,043 -5.9% | $26,701 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,172 +2.3% | $25,826 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,124 | $25,118 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,124 +1.9% | $24,618 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,084 +1.1% | $24,188 |
| 2014 | $2,060 +3.8% | $24,188 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $1,984 | $30,061 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,634 +3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,580 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,730 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,093 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $23,414 |
| 2001 | -- | $23,414 +2.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,852 +3.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $22,057 |
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