$549,900

1080 Cardinal Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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3 beds 2 baths 2,300 sqft (assessor) Built 1954 Residential MLS #MRD12734121 8 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12734121 · Status: Active
Cool Off This Summer in Your Own Backyard Oasis! While the temperatures are rising, you'll be enjoying your own private pool in this beautiful country retreat. Set on a picturesque one-acre lot just minutes from town, this is anything but a cookie-cutter home. Designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the sun-filled interior features a stunning updated kitchen with NEW appliances (2019) and luxurious heated floors. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly from the inviting family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace to the expansive great room with access to the oversized deck. A screened porch provides the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful country setting. Outdoor living is exceptional with multiple spaces to enjoy, including a patio just off the eating area and a NEW above-ground pool (2024) perfect for summer fun with family and friends. The convenient main-floor primary suite offers privacy and comfort, while upstairs you'll find two charming dormer bedrooms with custom millwork and a whirlpool tub for a relaxing spa-like retreat. Hardwood floors throughout much of the home add warmth and timeless character. This home has been extensively updated, giving buyers confidence for years to come. Recent improvements include a NEW roof, siding, gutters, and select windows (2024), NEW boiler and tankless water heater (2026), and a BRAND-NEW 1,500-gallon septic system (August 2026), a significant investment that provides outstanding value and peace of mind. Additional Anderson windows are approximately 10 years old. The attached two-car garage includes an oversized walk-up loft, offering exceptional storage or the opportunity for a future workshop, studio, or hobby space. Offering approximately 2,300 square feet on a full acre, this move-in-ready home combines modern updates, outdoor amenities, and the privacy buyers crave, all just minutes from shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Homes with this combination of land, updates, and lifestyle are hard to find. Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours!
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Crawl Space
Laundry
Main Level, In Unit
Additional rooms
Enclosed Porch
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio, Screened
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
194X224
Lot description
Landscaped, Wooded, Rear of Lot
Township
Ela
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
May Whitney Elementary School (95)
Junior high
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus (95)
High school
Lake Zurich High School (95)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$10,687 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
14281020200000
PIN
14281020200000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/15/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Enclosed Porch9X8MainOther
Bedroom 218X14SecondHardwood
Bedroom 318X14SecondHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room13X10MainCeramic Tile
Family Room21X14MainHardwood
Kitchen22X12MainCeramic Tile
Laundry8X6MainVinyl
Living Room23X12MainHardwood
Master Bedroom22X14MainHardwood

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HOA / assessments

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
681 Windemere Lane 4 bd / 2.5 ba Feb 2026 $552,000
800 Windemere Lane 4 bd / 2.5 ba Mar 2026 $563,000
820 Indigo Court 4 bd / 2.5 ba Aug 2025 $550,000
818 Indigo Court 3 bd / 2.5 ba Jul 2026 $575,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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