236 Short St, Dundee, IL 60118
UNDER CONTRACT

236 Short St
Dundee, IL 60118

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,501 sqft

$325,000

Est. Mortgage $2,275/mo*

$325,000

Est. Mortgage $2,275/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,501 sqft

Local Information

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Description

*** Multiple offers received - highest and best offers due by 12pm noon Tuesday 6/2 *** Homes like this don't come around often. Charming and beautiful, this updated 1911 Front-Gabled Folk home blends timeless character with modern updates in one of East Dundee's most desirable locations. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a dedicated office, and flexible living spaces throughout, this home provides the perfect combination of charm and functionality. The main level features a spacious living room, dining room, full bath, office, and a main-floor bedroom, along with an inviting enclosed front porch and a bright three-season room overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find a generous primary bedroom, a large loft/flex space perfect for a second living area, home office, guest space, or hobby room, plus finished attic storage accessible from the loft. The basement offers laundry, additional storage, and convenient exterior access. Outside, enjoy a rare 2.5-car detached garage and a spacious backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or play. Located approximately 300 feet from the Fox River Trail, you'll enjoy easy access to miles of scenic walking and biking paths, with views of the Fox River from the property. Walk to local favorites including the adorable Downtown East Dundee area, restaurants, shopping, parks, festivals, community events, and The Brix. Conveniently located near Metra, I-90, and major commuter routes. Whether you're searching for a charming historic home, a move-in-ready home near the Fox River, or a property close to the vibrant downtown East Dundee district, this home offers character, flexibility, and location all in one. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated piece of East Dundee history. Features: brand new 2026 kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, updated bath 2026, refinished hardwood flooring 2026, new washer and dryer 2026, new screen doors 2026, freshly painted interior throughout 2026, flooring in large attic storage space. Upgraded 220 electric panel, updated plumbing, newer roof, vinyl siding.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$217
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 236 Short St

Active Status

MLS Status: Contingent

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Stone/Rock,Walk-Up Access,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Attic, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Office, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1501 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8.5Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0322283003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $325,000Price Per Sqft: $217
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: East Dundee
School Information
Elementary School: Parkview Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 300Jr High / Middle School: Carpentersville Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 300High School: Dundee-Crown High SchoolHigh School District: 300

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12662236

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2418 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Contingencies: Attorney/Inspection

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12662236Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttic: Dormer, Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Alice Picchi, (847) 420-0967
Keller Williams Success Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12662236

Market trends in Carpentersville

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$277K
$4.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$194
$0
MoM
Available listings
44
8
MoM

Price History for 236 Short St

DatePriceEventSource
11/14/2025$130,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,524
Assessment$218,811
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 236 Short St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$227,000
11/18/25
3
1
1,844
0.35
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$270,000
09/09/25
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1,600
0.36
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$307,000
07/23/25
3
1
1,440
0.19
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,162
0.47
Single-Family Home
$205,000
04/16/26
3
2
1,396
0.26
Single-Family Home
$330,000
01/15/26
4
1.5
1,696
0.55
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/17/25
2
1.5
1,275
0.68
Single-Family Home
$245,000
07/14/25
2
1
1,158

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 236 Short St.
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What Locals Say about Carpentersville

At least 259 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Francisco Isco Garcia
    "4 of July fireworks Via cruzis live in our Santa Monica Catholic Church Desfile de 5 de mayo The best Catholic community "
  • Fcf4gm4yxn
    "Many points of access to my neighborhood, but all points of access have complicated and overcrowded routes with high accident rates. "
  • Karina Medrano
    "They are always dogs being walked around. For the most part they are friendly and clean up after them. "
  • Rigoberto Garcia
    "Dundee Crown High SchooL is very nice School theater are very nice friendly nieghboorhood lots of people walking or running doing sports +Gym on west dundee "
  • Stephanie Owens
    "There is a little bit of everything in this town and there is something for everyone too. Young and old. "
  • Mel Dawn
    "El Manchus restaurant, dam, raceway woods, carpenter park, jazz fest, music, workout groups "
  • Bledar
    "I leaved in the area for almost 20 years and I love it here , "
  • Eilken
    "There is parks in walking distance. There are some wonderful neighbors all over. There is schools in walking distance. There stores in walking distance. Neighbors are very nice and friendly. "
  • Adam Looby
    "Too much violence. A teenager shot another teenager 2 blocks from my house by the high school. Moving soon. "
  • Nashanda H.
    "Nice neighborhood. I enjoy living where there is peace and quiet. I’ve been living here for almost 10 years."
  • Carrie B.
    "Terrible public transport. Friendly neighborhood. Nice place for families. No don’t think there is a lot of crime here. It’s mostly quiet but it’s fun to hear thr Mexican music playing at a party. "
  • Robert.yep83
    "Great safe city family oriented great place to live and raise a family safe environment happy town !!!"
  • Bradley J.
    "this is a nice quant neighborhood where you may not know everyone but everyone is friendly. the light traffic and the warm waves and hellos make this area great for families ."
  • Jessica T.
    "It’s a good place to live but the cost of living is nearing to be too expensive and road construction all the time not happy about how long it takes to get worked on"
  • Ldybg96
    "its a nice quiet area with a variety of neighbors from different backgrounds and close to shopping.i work a lot so I do t socialize much, but the neighbors are basically nice and it's very pet friendly"
  • Orchid lady
    "This is a safe, lovely neighborhood. People pick up after their pets and children can walk to school."
  • Dontaneuia C.
    "The 4th of July and Halloween is always fun festivities for kids the neighborhood is pretty much quiet and people are usually friendly nice environment to raise a family "
  • Jacobparker05
    "carpentersville is a safe and friendly environment to live and raise a family. it has everything you need within reasonable distance "
  • Nina C.
    "The parades during the summer. They have carnivals and lots of stuff at the Dundee township library "
  • Jacobparker05
    "every so often there are garage sales and other opportunities to interact with the members of the community. also, there are lots of walkers who walk or walk their dogs... it gives you an opportunity to see who you live around "
  • Krystle G.
    "Some residents do not put their dogs on leashes, and they tie them up in the front yards to bark all day"
  • Joel B.
    "The Schools and Stores. Also the accesibilty to all major toll whatsap. We are close to Chicago and other important cities."
  • Rosasbrenda213
    "Safe and clean good school district nice neighborhood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!67778"
  • Larissa E.
    "All my neighbors are amazing we help each other if need be they are very friendly and me and my kids feel very safe living here "
  • Katiemahony70
    "I just moved to Carpentersville about six months ago but I have been living with my family for the past 16 years in the next town over, which is Algonquin. Both towns feed into the same high school and we had a great experience here. Carpentersville used to be a run down place of low income families from what I’ve heard but it has come along way and we really like it."
  • Katiemahony70
    "I hear pretty easy but I myself don’t have to do it and try not to go downtown so I’m not the best person to ask but my kids do it a lot and they seem to love it and have no issues. We are close to Public transportation"
  • Kc
    "Apartment is Close to the daycare center my grandkids are in. Walmart is 2 blocks away. Police department is right around the corner. Parking is a joke. "
  • Nina C.
    "Great neighbor. Beautiful homes and big yards. Lots of trees. Open area. Friendly neighbors. Convenient gas station, walking distant. "
  • Amanda G.
    "great neighborhood. Lots of kids. Schools are good. And a growing and expanding Park system. close to shopping expressways great location"
  • Amanda G.
    "We are a dog friendly community with a dog park and some local businesses allow dogs or have dog friendly events."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Alice Picchi, Keller Williams Success Realty
Agent Phone: (847) 420-0967
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
236 Short St, Dundee, IL 60118 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,501 sqft single-family home built in 1911. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12662236.