Modern Comfort Meets Mid-Century Charm in desirable Sherwood Oaks. This updated ranch home is perfectly nestled on a spacious 3/4 acre wooded lot. Enjoy these breathtaking views from the enclosed porch and great room, complete with custom built-ins, fireplace and walls of windows. Updated kitchen and baths too! Oversized 2.5+ car garage. Located minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, and I-90, this home offers the perfect blend of a quiet "country in the city" feel with modern convenience. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity! IMPORTANT NOTE: Seller needs a 9/1 closing!
Est. $2,411 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1196 Nottingham Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12603666
Sep 1, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$520,000
$240/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jun 2, 2026
Listed (Active)
$520,000
$240/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,547 (+3.5%)
$21,973 + $21,027
$43,000
2022
$8,257 (−5.9%)
$7,068 + $28,931
$35,999
2021
$8,775 (+0.8%)
$5,049 + $26,775
$31,824
2020
$8,707 (+1.1%)
$5,049 + $26,775
$31,824
2019
$8,613 (+5.4%)
$5,049 + $30,312
$35,361
2018
$8,172 (+2.1%)
$4,039 + $27,051
$31,090
2017
$8,001 (+3.5%)
$4,039 + $27,051
$31,090
2016
$7,729 (+12.9%)
$4,039 + $27,051
$31,090
2015
$6,844 (+1.2%)
$3,029 + $22,616
$25,645
2014
$6,760 (+3.9%)
$3,029 + $22,616
$25,645
2013
$6,506 (−20.7%)
$3,029 + $22,616
$25,645
2012
$8,205 (+8.8%)
$4,039 + $30,342
$34,381
2011
$7,543 (+13.8%)
$4,039 + $30,342
$34,381
2010
$6,625 (−1.1%)
$4,039 + $30,342
$34,381
2009
$6,700 (+11.3%)
$12,117 + $26,066
$38,183
2008
$6,022 (+0.6%)
$19,388 + $21,670
$41,058
2007
$5,986
$19,388 + $24,804
$44,192
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,167
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
06202020270000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R4
Single-Family Residence District
The R-4 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide an urban environment of single-family homes on a lot size that may not accommodate individual sewage disposal systems. Uses compatible to the residential character of the district are allowed. All commercial activities are prohibited, except for selected recreation and sanitary uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage