**THIS HOME IS FULL OF UNIQUE RETRO CHARM AND FABULOUSLY UPDATED!*** Truly a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch that sits on a picturesque corner lot surrounded by gorgeous mature trees and professionally landscaped grounds that were just completed!* Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring was recently installed throughout the home elevating both style and charm.* Inside, you'll find a spacious and inviting layout, highlighted by an expansive living room with a beautiful cozy gas fireplace, a quaint dining room, and a bright eat-in kitchen offering abundant Mid-century vintage "St.Charles Cabinetry"(reglazed authentic steel and metal cabinets), new SMEG 50's style retro refrigerator, dual built-in ovens, and elegant glass-front display cabinets. *The versatile third bedroom-currently being used as a den-includes custom built-ins, perfect for a home office.~ The home continues to impress with a full basement designed for both entertaining and everyday coziness, featuring a large family/game room, secondary kitchen area, workout space, office, workshop, and extensive storage.~ Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living in the charming three-season breezeway, leading to a thoughtfully designed outdoor space complete with a stamped concrete patio, pergola for shaded summer relaxation, covered grilling station, and a spacious shed. Additional highlights include a whole-house fan and a circular driveway for easy access and added convenience. Extensive updates provide peace of mind, including: newer A/C, roof, appliances, windows, mechanicals, waterproofing, exterior improvements, and freshly painted interiors over recent years.* A rare combination of space, updates, and a fabulous setting makes this a truly special home!* Only minutes from all downtown Batavia has to offer~ Restaurants, Fox River/Trails, Boutique shopping, Harold Hall Quarry Beach, Award winning Batavia Farmer's Market and just a 6 minute drive to the Metra Train Station! Classic Charmer!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$267Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Julie Brown• Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva
LOCATION & RANCH, what more could you ask for? Beautiful spacious 3 bed/2 bath ranch on a great lot full of mature trees & landscaping. Huge living room w/fireplace (gas logs), formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/cabinets galore, 2 built in ovens & more lighted cabinets w/glass fronts. 3rd bedroom (currently used as den) w/built-in cabinets as well. Need more space? How about a FULL basement with large family room/game room area, small kitchen area, exercise equipment area, office, workroom & loads of storage? Now for even more enjoyment there is a great 3 season breezeway w/indoor-outdoor carpet, large shed, covered grilling station, whole house fan & stamped concrete patio w/plenty of summer shade under the pergola. One last thing, there's a concrete circular drive for easy in/out access. If all the above wasn't enough to peak your curiosity, check out all the following updates: 2018 - New A/C & electrostatic painting of kitchen cabinets (St Charles); 2019 - New roof, ovens, dishwasher & microwave; 2020 - New garage door opener, windows throughout, stamped concrete patio, well pump/pressure tank, sump pump & pit, exterior block waterproofing, basement flooring polyurea coated & all exterior painted; 2021 thru 2023 - all interior painted. Can I say, "wow" now? So, if you wait too long before touring this one of a kind gem, you may miss out. This home has a Charm unique to itself. MULTIPLE OFFERS, HIGHEST AND BEST CALLED FOR.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06877591
May 29, 2008
Sold (MLS)
$272,000
$156/sq ft
Apr 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2008
Listed
$279,900
$161/sq ft
Looking for something special? This ranch located on a great lot full of mature trees & landscaping. Huge LR w/ fp, formal DR, eat-in kitchen w/ loads of cabinets & built-ins w/ glass fronts. Library/ 3rd bedroom w/ built-in cabinets. Huge full finished bsmt w/ rec room, possible 4th bedroom, office & loads of storage. Great 3 season porch, deck, & screened in gazebo! Lovely summer retreat. Senior exmptn on taxes
Public Records
Dec 13, 1989
Sold
$136,500
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,029 (+10.1%)
$41,642 + $87,912
$129,554
2024
$8,203 (+2.3%)
$41,642 + $87,912
$129,554
2023
$8,017 (+3.4%)
$38,281 + $73,469
$111,750
2022
$7,753 (+4.2%)
$34,744 + $66,681
$101,425
2021
$7,437 (+2.6%)
$32,471 + $62,319
$94,790
2020
$7,252 (+1.7%)
$30,796 + $59,104
$89,900
2019
$7,129 (+4.2%)
$29,135 + $55,916
$85,051
2018
$6,840 (+2.5%)
$29,135 + $55,916
$85,051
2017
$6,670 (+2.2%)
$28,025 + $53,786
$81,811
2016
$6,525 (−1.7%)
$27,101 + $52,012
$79,113
2015
$6,636 (−5.9%)
$26,312 + $50,497
$76,809
2013
$7,051 (+3.1%)
$32,557 + $46,861
$79,418
2012
$6,840 (+1.6%)
$32,557 + $46,861
$79,418
2011
$6,729 (+11.5%)
$32,557 + $48,814
$81,371
2010
$6,037 (+7.3%)
$35,638 + $51,603
$87,241
2009
$5,627 (+5.7%)
$35,638 + $51,603
$87,241
2008
$5,326 (+7.4%)
$34,010 + $49,247
$83,257
2007
$4,958
$32,908 + $45,275
$78,183
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
1227153014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1-L
BA
Single Family-Low Density District
The purposes of single family residential districts established in this chapter are to: Provide for single family residential uses in appropriate locations.; Provide for a variety of single family residential densities.; Establish reasonable regulations to create and preserve livable neighborhoods.; Provide for appropriate transitions to other residential and nonresidential uses. ; Accommodate nonresidential uses located in residential districts; This district permits single family housing on lots of at least 9,500 net sq ft.
Zone overlays
Batavia Avenue Setback Overlay Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Jul 20, 2023 • Final
Window/door
Remove and replace an entry door in an existing opening.
Remodel
Jul 6, 2020 • Final
Demolition
Demolition
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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