New ListingWelcome to your cottage in the woods! Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined cul-de-sac street, this charming Homewood ranch offers a wonderful blend of comfort, updates, and natural surroundings. The inviting interior features wide-plank wood laminate flooring, abundant natural light, and solid-core interior doors throughout for added privacy and quiet. The renovated kitchen showcases spacious countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers. Two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath with custom tilework, plus a laundry room, complete the main living space. Recent improvements include a new furnace in 2025, roof, windows, and appliances in 2020, along with a new radon mitigation system and sewer line for added peace of mind. Outside, enjoy the patio overlooking the expansive, private, tree-filled backyard, where deer are frequent visitors. The attached garage adds convenience and extra storage. Ideally located just a few doors from the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, a 193-acre natural area featuring woodlands, lakes, wetlands, prairie, and a large off-leash dog park. Close to downtown Homewood, shopping, dining, parks, and the Homewood Metra station with commuter rail service into Chicago. Come see this peaceful Homewood retreat today!
| MLS # | 12767873 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Farm or Ranch |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1924 |
| Days On Site | 4 |
| Listing Provided By | Redfin Corporation | Melissa Kingsbury |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
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| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,230 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.17 |
| Rooms Total | 5 |
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| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level, In Unit, Sink |
| Window Features | Screens, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows |
| Roof | Asphalt |
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| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding, Cedar |
| Patio And Porch Features | Patio |
| Parking Features | Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
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| Garage Spaces | 1.5 |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Community Features | Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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| Tax Year | 2024 |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 4728 |
| State | IL |
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| County | Cook |
| City | Homewood |
| Zip Code | 60430 |
| Area | Homewood |
| School District | Homewood-Flossmoor High School |
| High School | Homewood-Flossmoor High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60430) | |
Price: $200,000 low | high Med: $258,450 sqft: 1,230 low | high Med: 1,560 $ / sqft: $163 low | high Med: $172 On site: 4 low | high Med: 70.5 | |
| State | IL |
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| County | Cook |
| City | Homewood |
| Zip Code | 60430 |
| Area | Homewood |
| School District | Homewood-Flossmoor High School |
| High School | Homewood-Flossmoor High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60430) | |
Price: $200,000 low | high Med: $258,450 sqft: 1,230 low | high Med: 1,560 $ / sqft: $163 low | high Med: $172 On site: 4 low | high Med: 70.5 | |