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UNDER CONTRACT

0.61 ACRES

285 E 1st St
Braidwood, IL 60408

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

$275,000

Est. Mortgage $1,944/mo*

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$275,000

Est. Mortgage $1,944/mo*

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4 Beds

2 Baths

1,800 sqft

(on 0.61 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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.

Home Highlights

Parking

2 Car Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$153

Listed

52 days ago

Home Details for 285 E 1st St

Active Status
MLS Status: Contingent

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

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

Days on Market
Days on Market: 52

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
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 12600022

HOA
HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Offer
Contingencies: Attorney/Inspection

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 12600022Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttribution 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: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago

Listing courtesy of: Angela Faron, CSC, (815) 351-0689

Keller Williams Infinity

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12600022

Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 285 E 1st St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/27/2026	$275,000	Contingent	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022

04/24/2026	$275,000	PendingToActive	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022

04/20/2026	$275,000	Contingent	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022

03/25/2026	$275,000	Listed For Sale	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600022

10/19/2018	$185,000	Sold	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10026671
Recording Date 10/19/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/28/2018	$185,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/22/2018	$185,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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Year	2024
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Assessment	$255,981

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250 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$310,000	10/14/25	4	2	1,456
133 E Elm St, Braidwood, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$175,000	10/17/25	3	2	1,400
230 Barr St, Braidwood, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$210,000	09/08/25	3	1	1,100
258 S Center St, Braidwood, IL	0.54	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/29/26	4	1.5	1,500
145 E Elm St, Braidwood, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$284,900	12/29/25	3	2	1,288
146 E 3rd St, Braidwood, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$326,000	08/15/25	3	2	1,725
330 E Main St, Braidwood, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$255,000	10/21/25	3	2	1,382
251 Deer Run Dr, Braidwood, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$280,000	06/24/25	3	2	1,560
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248 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood, IL	0.70	Single-Family Home	$295,000	10/21/25	4	2	1,800

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37 % Say there are community events

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Angela Faron, CSC, Keller Williams Infinity

Agent Phone: (815) 351-0689

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

285 E 1st St, Braidwood, IL 60408 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1997. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12600022.

285 E 1st St
Braidwood, IL 60408

$275,000

$275,000

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