LOCATION ! LOCATION ! LOCATION! This 2937 SF brick and cedar, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath hillside ranch, located in the Emerald West Subdivision, is near schools, Emricson Park, library, and the Woodstock Square. This home comes with a second buildable lot with its own Tax ID #. Built by John King, this solid home has loads of possibilities for the new owners. The 1813 SF first floor features 3 bedrooms, one of which is a master suite with a private bath, another 1 1/2 baths, a large living room, and a family room with a stone faced fireplace. The lower level has 1124 SF of finished living area with a large L-shaped rec room with a wet bar, the 4th bedroom, a full bath, a utility room, an oversize workroom, and a huge 16 x 35 foot patio. This could be an amazing in-law arrangement. This well built home features beautiful hard wood flooring, in both the living room and dining room, all oak woodwork trim. Special features, roof (2017) heating and air conditioning system (2024) hot water heater (2024) a reconditioned wolmanized 12 x16 deck, and a 10 x 10 attached storage shed with a concrete floor and an overhead door and an oversized and totally drywalled garage with a great work bench along with a pull down staircase to additional storage. This incredible home is ready for a new life but does need some TLC. The kitchen and its appliances are all original. The original thermopane windows will need updating. As a result, the home and all the appliances are being sold in AS IS CONDITION and is priced to reflect the current condition of the home. This is a great opportunity to buy an amazing home in a fantastic Woodstock location.
Contingent
$325,000
970 Tara Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098
4beds
2,937sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone faced fireplaceHillside ranchOak woodwork trimWet barBrick and cedarHard wood flooring
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 06:46pm
Listing courtesy of:
Peter Klocek clientcare@starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12504903
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Deck, Eating Area, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Recreation room
- Features: Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Down Draft, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Storage Space,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,937
- Total interior livable area: 2,937 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 80 x 42 x 60 x 120 x 90 x 69 x 42 x 89 x 100 x 120
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 1307177018
- Parcel number: 1307177014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV Antenna, Fan-Attic Exhaust, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: John Kings Emerald West
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Woodstock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,338
- Annual tax amount: $8,834
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$111/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12504903 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+94.6%$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12504903 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/1990 | Sold | $167,000$57/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,425 +33.1% | $91,446 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $6,329 -1.8% | $82,697 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $6,448 +6.1% | $75,538 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,314/mo
Principal & interest
$1593
Property taxes
$607
Home insurance
$114
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60098
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Westwood Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAClay AcademyGrades: PK-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Woodstock High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 200
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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