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308 Briar Rd, Island Lake, IL, 60042

$235,000

Home List Price

$2,791*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,106 SqFt
$212/SqFt
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308 Briar Rd, Island Lake$235,000

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$2,791*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1943
HeatingRadiant
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #12146370
Lot Size0.40 Acres
StatusActive
(New)

About 308 Briar Rd

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!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Living Area: 1,106 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 367-1855
  • Listing Agent: Stacy Johnson

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.40 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Wauconda High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Matthews Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cotton Creek School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: RTE. 176 TO EASTWAY DRIVE TO BRIAR ROAD. HOME ON LEFT.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $235,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $212/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,992
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Island Lake, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$265K

Med. Price/SqFt

$182

Avg. Days On Market

7

# of Sold Homes

11

308 Briar Rd vs Island Lake

5 DAYS ON ROCKET

-2 Days

$235,000

-$30K Less

$212/SqFt

+$29 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $30K less than the Median Sold Price and $29/SqFt more than other homes in Island Lake, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12146370

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 367-1855
  • Listing Agent: Stacy Johnson

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 20, 2021Home Sold
$155,000
Mar 25, 2015Home Sold
$66,500
Jul 20, 2005Home Sold
$165,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,992$37,232
2019$2,735$35,188
2018$1,507$20,745
2017$1,508$20,505

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Cotton Creek School

  • 545 Newport Ct

  • 0.76 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Matthews Middle School

  • 3500 Darrell Rd

  • 0.66 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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6
/10

  • Wauconda High School

  • 555 N Main St

  • 2.45 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,584. Residents of Island Lake, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 308 Briar Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 308 Briar Rd property is $235,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 308 Briar Rd is a house located in Island Lake, Illinois, 60042.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 308 Briar Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 308 Briar Rd are:
Cotton Creek School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Matthews Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Wauconda High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,992 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 20, 2021 for $155,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 308 Briar Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 308 Briar Rd is 1,106 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 308 Briar Rd is 1943.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Lake County›Island Lake›60042›308 Briar Rd

This home is located at 308 Briar Rd in Island Lake, IL and zip code 60042 in the Island Lake Highlands neighborhood. This 1,106 square foot home, which was built in 1943, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $235,000.

In September 2024, from all listings sold in Island Lake, IL there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 1 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. Between August 2024 and September 2024, Island Lake, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 5.4%. In September 2024 median list price was $265,000 and the average listing age was 7 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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