285 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408
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SOLD
MAY 27, 2026

285 E 1st St
Braidwood, IL 60408

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft (on 0.61 acres)

$276,000

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
0% over list $275K
$153/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,986/mo*
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$276,000

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
0% over list $275K
$153/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,986/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft
(on 0.61 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$277K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$36K (-11.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+0.7%)
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 +82% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$278K
July 2026$277K
June 2026$277K
May 2026$276K
April 2026$275K
March 2026$286K
February 2026$301K
January 2026$301K
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
250 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/14/25
4
2
1,456
145 E Elm St, Braidwood, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$284,900
12/29/25
3
2
1,288
230 Barr St, Braidwood, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$210,000
09/08/25
3
1
1,100
133 E Elm St, Braidwood, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,400
258 S Center St, Braidwood, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$220,000
01/29/26
4
1.5
1,500
330 E Main St, Braidwood, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$255,000
10/21/25
3
2
1,382
248 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood, IL
0.70
Single-Family Home
$295,000
10/21/25
4
2
1,800
355 E Janet Dr, Braidwood, IL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,738
225 E Cermak Rd, Braidwood, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$290,000
11/18/25
3
2
1,345

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
265 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.03
$325,800
4
2
2,112
Off Market
261 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.06
$266,700
3
1
1,774
Off Market
250 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.06
$317,700
4
2
1,456
Off Market
230 Barr St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.08
$242,200
3
1
1,100
Off Market
204 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.11
$219,600
2
1
1,200
Off Market
302 Oak St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.16
$77,000
2
1
-
Recently Sold
312 Oak St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.17
$243,600
3
2
1,148
Off Market
324 Oak St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.18
$249,500
6
3
-
Off Market
Lot 12 N Washington St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.17
-
-
-
-
Off Market
225 Wildwood St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.18
$266,700
3
2
-
Off Market
336 Oak St, Braidwood, IL 60408
0.20
$246,900
2
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
0.61 acres
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$153/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch on over half an acre is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer or a savvy DIYer looking to build instant sweat equity. You get the peace of mind of brand-new essentials combined with a price point that allows you to customize the rest. Split floorplan design with primary suite on one side and secondary bedrooms on the other. Right off the eat in kitchen is a cozy sun porch with gas heater leading onto a large deck overlooking the massive 0.61-acre lot. Plenty of room for an outbuilding, a garden, or the ultimate backyard setup! Updates include AC & Water Heater (2025), Roof (2022) Refrigerator & Microwave (2025), Luxury Vinyl Plank throughout (2024), Smart Garage Door Opener (2025) for the attached 2 car garage. This is a rare chance to own a large piece of land with updated systems at an affordable price. Schedule your tour today and see the potential for yourself! Sold as-is.
285 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for the $275,000 asking price on May 27, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $277,200, with a rent estimate of $2,709/month.

Home Details for 285 E 1st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, OtherHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0224084050370000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $275,000Price Per Sqft: $153/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 26 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Braidwood
School Information
Elementary School District: 255UJr High / Middle School District: 255UHigh School District: 255U

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12600022Attribution Contact: (815) 351-0689Back On Market Date: Fri Apr 24 2026

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Angela Faron, CSC, (815) 351-0689
Keller Williams Infinity
Bought with: Cynthia Klein, (815) 791-4591, Hexagon Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12600022

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 27, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022
Sold
$276,000
Apr 27, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022
Contingent
$275,000
Apr 24, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022
PendingToActive
$275,000
Apr 20, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022
Contingent
$275,000
Mar 25, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022
Listed For Sale
$275,000

Market trends in Braidwood

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Braidwood

At least 55 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say kids play outside

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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    "Good sense of community and everyone seems friendly. Good library and parks nearby to choose from. I love it "
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    "We have annual Summer fest Carnival. The lions club puts on a variety of family friendly activities throughout the year, ex. Easter egg hunts, breakfast with Santa, etc. "
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    "Lots of people walk, ride bikes, or drive there is no public transportation (Uber, cabs, buses, ext..) available "
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  • Krisgad77
    "close to expressway. family friendly community. great school district. lots of outdoor activities."
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    "people are always walking their dogs but the only park in town doesnt allow dogs so if bbn u have kids dont bring ur dog to the park"
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    "people are always out walking their dogs. lots of areas to play theres a huge field park thing for ball."
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  • Janely C.
    "folks are friendly and look out for each other, very good community. moved here as child and have been here ever since. Small groceries and food joints to choose from with malls about 20-25 min away, small community theater a town over plays 2 movies a week."
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    "Only been here for a year but it is a great town. The only reason you can’t walk to A store or a restaurant is because of the distance"
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Frequently asked questions about 285 E 1st St

  • What is 285 E 1st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 285 E 1st St in Braidwood, IL is $277,200.
  • What is the price history for 285 E 1st St?
    285 E 1st St in Braidwood, IL last sold for $276,000 in May 2026.
  • Is Braidwood a buyer's or seller's market?
    Braidwood is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Braidwood?
    Residents describe Braidwood, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Braidwood, IL.
  • Does 285 E 1st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 285 E 1st St in Braidwood, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 285 E 1st St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 285 E 1st St in Braidwood, IL has laundry facilities.
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