$215,000

beds

bath

815

square ft

1401 Sherwood Avenue

Elgin, Illinois 60120

New / MLS #12753865 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 9/18/2026 at 12:03pm

Discover your perfect retreat in this charming two-bedroom-plus-den home, ideally situated near the serene Trout Park and scenic bike paths. Recently updated for peace of mind, the property features a roof installed in 2024 and water heater (2024), a modern A/C unit (2022), and fresh windows in the office and den, all complemented by a freshly sealed 2026 driveway. Inside, a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace and bay window creates a warm welcome, while the kitchen overlooks a private, fenced backyard complete with a stone patio. With hardwood floors ready for a quick polish and an unfinished basement, this home is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch to shine just in time for the holidays-making it a perfect opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking to add a high-potential property to their portfolio.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Cedar,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

5.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

815

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.0937

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x14 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

8x13 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

8x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

7x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

6x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,386

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Cedar,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

5.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

815

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.0937

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x14 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

8x13 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

8x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

7x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

6x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,386

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: HomeSmart Connect LLC

Listing Office Phone: 847.495.5000

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