308 Briar Road

Island Lake, IL 60042

$225,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,106 Sq. Ft.
$203 / Sq. Ft.
1,106
Sq. Ft.
$203
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming and updated Cape Cod home just a short walk from the lake! This property includes 3 PINs resulting in a spacious .4 acre lot, perfect for your custom garage. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 updated full bathrooms, an updated kitchen and a first floor office, ideal for remote work! One of the reasons the current seller originally purchased this home was because of the extensive recent upgrades including a new roof (2016), boiler and radiant heat (2015), central A/C installation (2017), new...Charming and updated Cape Cod home just a short walk from the lake! This property includes 3 PINs resulting in a spacious .4 acre lot, perfect for your custom garage. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 updated full bathrooms, an updated kitchen and a first floor office, ideal for remote work! One of the reasons the current seller originally purchased this home was because of the extensive recent upgrades including a new roof (2016), boiler and radiant heat (2015), central A/C installation (2017), new windows (2018), on-demand water heater (2018), remodeled kitchen and bathrooms (2017), spray insulation in the attic and cellar, additional insulation throughout the home (2017/2019), a new refrigerator (2021), nest thermostat, updated outdoor lighting (2021), the updated electric system in the attic and downstairs bedrooms/bathroom (2017) and a brand new washer (2024). Enjoy the beauty of the Certified Wildlife Habitat that makes up the front yard featuring beautiful conservation-friendly native plants that require NO watering! The adorable registered Free Library will remain if the buyer wishes to keep it. The spacious lot also offers partial views of the lake and includes your very own pear and cherry trees! With public Briar Beach and a boat launch are nearby, you can easily embrace the lake lifestyle!
  1. Listed by Stacy Johnson • Baird & Warner

Property Details for 308 Briar Road

Area
Island Lake
Subdivision
Island Lake Highlands
Township
Wauconda
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Radiant
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 11/16/2024 12:07 AM

Property Details for 308 Briar Road

StatusActive
MLS #12146370
Days on Market27
Taxes$3,701 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,554 SF
CountyLake County

Building Information for 308 Briar Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,554 SF

Property Information for 308 Briar Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 118
  • Elementary School: Cotton Creek Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Matthews Middle School
  • High School District: 118
  • High School: Wauconda Comm High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 118
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Crawl, Cellar
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated, Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1106
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1106
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1106
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1106
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 121X161X125X132
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-08-24T16:36:07
  • Photos Count: 29
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X3
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X9
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X10

Property History for 308 Briar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 308 Briar Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,889Additions$33,821Total$43,710
Tax Record2023$3,424 ($285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,106 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,828 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1966CountyLAKEAPN09-21-304-021

Schools near 308 Briar Road

This home is within Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cotton Creek School
PublicPK to 5

Matthews Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wauconda High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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308 Briar Road is a single family home for sale in Island Lake, IL 60042. This property was listed for sale on October 25, 2024 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $225,000. It has been on the market for a total of 27 days and was last sold on December 7, 2020. This listing's school district is Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Nearby schools include Cotton Creek School, Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School. 308 Briar Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,106 sqft single family home built in 1943.

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