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486 W James Way

Cary, IL 60013

4 beds
2 baths
1,497 sqft
8,712 sqft lot
$180 per sqft
1956 build
– on site

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Awesome Ranch home with a sweet front porch and nice curb appeal! This property will surprise you with 1,497 square feet! The living room is warm and inviting, recently painted and tastefully decorated. The immediately adjacent dining space is ideal for hosting or game nights. Four total bedrooms include a primary and 3 secondary bedrooms. While private the primary and neighboring bedroom (current nursery) have an interesting feature and connect via pocket door. Bathrooms include one full bath and one half bath. The kitchen is efficient and includes the fridge, stove and dishwasher. The washer and dryer stay as well. A combination pantry/laundry/mudroom is very convenient and leads to the attached garage. Widened driveway for comfortable parking is a definite perk. The unique family room features a rustic flair and offers great entertaining space that boasts beams, a wood burning stove, a sunny picture window and a handy walk out to the fenced yard. Enjoy your outdoor time this summer while relaxing on the patio or indulging a cooling dip in your own pool! Centrally located established neighborhood. Cary offers a METRA station for commuters and excellent D26/D155 schools. There are many parks and recreation options too: Rotary Park, Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area and Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center just to name a few!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Baird & Warner as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12027584 —

The Building

Year Built:

1956
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Model:

RANCH
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Total SqFt:

1497
Total SqFt:

1497
Main SqFt:

1497
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

No additional rooms
Rooms Total:

8
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

In Unit

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1497

Location

Directions:

Silver Lake to James Way
Location:

432
Location:

6093

The Property

Parcel Number:

1912329012
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard
Lot Size Dimensions:

66X132
Lot Size Acres:

0.2
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

4962.46

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School District:

26
Middle Or Junior School District:

26
High School District:

155

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Sun Valley
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

None

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/31/24 May 31, 2024	Sold	MRED	$270,000	5.9%
4/29/24 Apr 29, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$255,000
4/25/24 Apr 25, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$255,000	41.7% (11.1% / YR)

House Sold on 5/31/2024

$270,000

Listing provided by broker:

Colleen Clavesilla

Baird & Warner

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486 W James Way

Cary, IL 60013