Beautiful Mid-Century Ranch home located on a gorgeous wooded lot backing to a Forest Preserve. This solid home was custom built with 2x6 exterior walls and lovingly maintained by one owner. Many outstanding architectural features including vaulted beamed cedar ceilings, built-in's, skylights, brick floor to ceiling fireplace, eyeball lighting. All high end casement windows. Finished basement with additional office/guest bedroom and full bath. Also has a large workshop. Beautiful Sun Room with barn wood siding and lovely views of the brick patio and rear yard. The yard has a path leading to the forest preserve property with a gorgeous creek and walking trails. Shed and gas grill.
Active
Price cut: $10K (12/1)
$559,000
8N465 Shady Ln, Elgin, IL 60124
3beds
2,525sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.5 Acres Lot
$547,200 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementWooded lotGorgeous creekHigh end casement windowsSun roomEyeball lightingVaulted beamed cedar ceilings
- 72 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ben Henrikson 847-931-7500,
RE/MAX Horizon
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12483029
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Study, Game Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Custom Cabinetry), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Study
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,875
- Total interior livable area: 2,525 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Water view: Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 102x215x105x200
- Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent
Details
- Parcel number: 0632303002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,512
- Annual tax amount: $7,867
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$547,200
$520,000 - $575,000
$3,124/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $559,000-1.8%$221/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483029 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,000$225/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483029 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,867 +5.8% | $123,504 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $7,433 +2.7% | $111,576 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $7,240 +6.5% | $101,738 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,918/mo
Principal & interest
$2739
Property taxes
$983
Home insurance
$196
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60124
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Otter Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 6/10South Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 46
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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