12970 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439
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SOLD
FEB 26, 2026

$500,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,496 sqft

12970 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439

Est. Refi. Payment $3,591/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2026 for $486,000 (0% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$501K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$42K (-7.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$15K (+3.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +46% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$501K
August 2026$498K
July 2026$498K
June 2026$495K
May 2026$495K
April 2026$492K
March 2026$488K
February 2026$486K
January 2026$468K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.17
Single-Family Home
$685,387
11/04/25
4
2.5
2,875
0.23
Single-Family Home
$719,498
02/20/26
4
2.5
2,716
0.23
Single-Family Home
$668,468
12/22/25
4
2.5
2,975
0.26
Single-Family Home
$863,000
09/22/25
3
2.5
2,839
0.31
Single-Family Home
$842,159
08/24/26
4
3
3,372
0.50
Single-Family Home
$770,000
04/28/26
4
2.5
3,388
0.45
Single-Family Home
$875,000
05/11/26
5
2.5
3,189
0.59
Single-Family Home
$875,000
09/11/26
4
2.5
2,628

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.06
$541,300
3
2
2,163
Off Market
0.10
$608,900
2
2
1,900
Recently Sold
0.10
$617,600
2
2
1,900
Off Market
0.14
$2,150,000
-
-
-
For Sale
0.16
$644,000
2
2
1,900
Recently Sold
0.17
$718,300
4
2.5
2,875
Off Market
0.22
$852,600
4
3.5
5,355
Off Market
0.22
$762,900
4
2.5
2,511
Off Market
0.22
$756,400
4
2.5
2,985
Off Market
0.23
$668,468
4
2.5
2,975
Recently Sold
0.23
$719,498
4
2.5
2,716
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1979
2,496 sqft
$195/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to Lemont!!! An all brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths located in unincorporated Lemont, IL. This house is a popular style house as it has all 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor, kitchen, dinette, dining room and a living room with a gas wood-burning fireplace plus a huge full basement (partial finished). An attached 2 car garage, front porch and a rear patio plus a big front and rear yard as the property sits on a little over an acre of land. Master bedroom has hardwood floors and the other 2 bedrooms have and have new carpet flooring. Subject is in very good condition with hardwood flooring in the foyer area, living room room and dining room. Updated kitchen with lots of cabinets and granite countertops, recent freshly painted, new carpet flooring in bedrooms and new A/C unit. Subject is in move in ready. Many restaurants, stores, parks, schools and public transportation including highway are nearby. All set in the highly acclaimed Lemont High School District, nationally recognized with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. A must buy!!!!
12970 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,496 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for the $484,900 asking price on Feb 26, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2019 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 10, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $500,600, with a rent estimate of $3,221/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Coya J Smith, (708) 903-5110
RE/MAX Premier
Ray Silvar, (773) 457-1111
RE/MAX Premier
Bought with: Mary Cazares, (773) 440-3434, Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12438910

Home Details for 12970 McCarthy Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Eating Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Storage
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2496 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979Year Renovated: 2019
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 22264020060000Model Home Type: Ranch

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $484,900Price Per Sqft: $195/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jan 16 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Lemont
School Information
Elementary School: Oakwood Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 113AJr High / Middle School: Old Quarry Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 113AHigh School: Lemont Twp High SchoolHigh School District: 210

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: Ranch

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12438910

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12438910
Sold
$486,000
Mar 10, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,400
Jan 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,400
Price decreased by 2%
Dec 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,450
Price decreased by 2%
Nov 14, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,500

Market trends in Lemont

Last updated August 2026
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Around this home

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What Locals Say about Lemont

At least 135 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mujtabaaidrood
    "It's a great neighborhood with that small town feeling yet everything you need is close by. The downtown area is amazing. The schools are great and the entire town has a community feeling to it. "
  • Mujtabaaidrood
    "There are dog parks and plenty of forest preserve to enjoy. It's a nice peaceful area. Great and friendly people that mind their own business."
  • Mujtabaaidrood
    "It's a perfect neighborhood for dogs and dog owners. Plenty of space for walking around and extremely safe for everyone."
  • Trulia User
    "We live in a cal d sac where we have Neighboors who will hoist bbq or yard get togethers. Everyone takes a weekend for our drink nights or dinner nights. Itโ€™s a very friendly place "
  • Carlos O.
    "Great friendly neighbors! Lots of kids. A lot of space for kids and families to socialize and play together."
  • Dominique R.
    "Great neighborhood. Glens of Connemara. Wide variety of families. Quiet area with plenty to do around here in neighboring towns. Downtown Lemont getting better and better. "
  • Jeff O.
    "Lemont is a great place to live when commuting to the city. The streets are also rarely congested and well maintained. Lemont is a great community!"
  • Joyce J.
    "This is a very dog friendly neighborhood. BUT the ONLY dog park is so far from town that you canโ€™t walk to it.."
  • Rtcassano
    "There are dog parks throughout lemont and plenty of parks and nature preserves to walk your dog. This provides for animals."
  • Doreen A.
    "Lemont is a neighbor friendly and has many wonderful parks. We have a great park district and workout building called the Core. We have a fabulous police department and public works which keeps the area safe and especially in the winter they keep the streets so plowed itโ€™s amazing. "
  • Joseph L. P.
    "Iโ€™m retired. Sorry. I have no commute. But when I was working, the commute to work was not bad. Easy access to 55 & 355. "
  • Murnikis77
    "Great neighborhood. Friendly neighbors, great restaurants and the schools are fantastic. A really wonderful place to raise a family. "
  • Sally A
    " Iโ€™ve lived hear for over 30 years itโ€™s a very warm and nice place to live. It still has a somewhat small time feel to it! "
  • CraigPeterson
    "Ive lived here my entire life nearly 50years and I cant believe how bad historic lemont is getting BEHIND THE SCENES it all seems nice until you live here"
  • Elizabeth E.
    "I live within walking distance of downtown lemont. I can walk to the train station if need be and all the stores as well"
  • Shelley M.
    "neighborhood parties, garage sales and movies. Family friendly, with lots of parks for kids, along with good schools."
  • Elizabeth E.
    "been here for 15 years. quite family friendly. nice neighbors and close to downtown and the high school. walking distance."
  • Loricook2
    "I've lived in Lemont over 20 years that's a friendly community. the school district is top-notch along with the teachers. many activities for the kids at the library at the park district. easy access to highways grocery stores convenience stores ice cream shops restaurants"
  • Murnikis77
    "Quiet and friendly. Fantastic open views with lots of space. Neighborhood events like block parties and regular outings. "
  • Medtranmgt
    "Itโ€™s rural but there is a ton of shopping nearby. Taxes are low but the schools, library and village services are great! Everyone is very friendly!"
  • Elizabeth E.
    "Friendly neighbors, quite neighborhood, close to the high school and downtown Lemont. Nice restaurants nearby."
  • Phill C.
    "Iโ€™ve lived here over 15 years. Safe neighborhood. Great Neighbors. Close to both 355 and I55. New businesses are moving in: "

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Frequently asked questions about 12970 McCarthy Rd

  • What is 12970 McCarthy Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12970 McCarthy Rd in Lemont, IL is $500,600.
  • What is the price history for 12970 McCarthy Rd?
    12970 McCarthy Rd in Lemont, IL last sold for $486,000 in February 2026.
  • Is Lemont a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lemont is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Lemont?
    Residents describe Lemont, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Lemont, IL.
  • Does 12970 McCarthy Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12970 McCarthy Rd in Lemont, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 12970 McCarthy Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 12970 McCarthy Rd in Lemont, IL has laundry facilities.

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