Cortland Homes under $400,000

Welcome to Cortland, Illinois – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of DeKalb County. This charming city offers a delightful blend of small-town warmth and modern conveniences, making it a perfect place to call home. With its friendly atmosphere, vibrant community, and beautiful landscapes, Cortland is an ideal location for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Cortland boasts a variety of parks and recreational facilities, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll, you'll find plenty of green spaces to explore. The city's commitment to community events fosters a strong sense of belonging, with seasonal festivals and farmer's markets that bring residents together.

For those looking to settle down in this picturesque locale, Cortland offers a range of homes under $400,000. From charming single-family residences to modern townhomes, there's something for everyone. These affordable options make it easier for first-time buyers to enter the market or for families to upgrade without breaking the bank. Many of these homes feature spacious yards, contemporary designs, and proximity to local schools and amenities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.

Cortland's strategic location also provides easy access to nearby cities like DeKalb and Sycamore, offering a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. With its strong sense of community and affordable housing, Cortland is not just a place to live – it’s a place to thrive. Come discover all that this vibrant city has to offer and find your dream home today!

Newest Cortland Homes under $400,000

$359,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12778560 MLS ⋅ NEW Status

Spacious 3 bedroom ranch style home. Spend a majority of your year round time in the bright and cheery sunroom that is heated and air conditioned for total comfort. Living room features a gas fireplace and bay window. Kitchen includes granite countertops, pantry, and eat-in area. Master bedroom with private bath. Two additional bedrooms with full bath and whirlpool tub. The finished lower level is enormous. It includes rec room, 2nd family room, 1/2 bath, and laundry room. Enjoy outdoor living on the brick paver patio overlooking private yard with mature trees. There is also a shed for additional storage. Great ranch home in great location. Don't miss it!

112 W Carol Avenue, Cortland

$300,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12756027 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

168 W Meadow Drive, Cortland

$225,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12766780 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the Sycamore School District. The spacious living room features a brick gas fireplace and flows into the kitchen, where white cabinetry and a center island provide plenty of room for everyday use. First floor laundry adds convenience, while upstairs the primary bedroom offers a walk in closet and the full bath features double sinks. Outside, enjoy a deck overlooking the fenced backyard, plus a two car attached garage. The basement offers storage and a rough in for a future bathroom. The water heater was replaced in 2022, and the fence is approximately 4 years old. Priced to sell and offered as is.

141 W Prairiefield Avenue, Cortland

$309,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12768243 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

BRAND NEW TOWNHOMES - MOVE-IN READY JANUARY 2027! Why settle when you can own BRAND NEW with everything included? This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers 1,600+ sq. ft., a FULL BASEMENT and 2-car garage all at an affordable price! Contract early and you may still have time to select your interior cabinet and flooring colors! And when we say EVERYTHING INCLUDED, we mean it! No tricks! The kitchen comes complete with a full suite of Whirlpool stainless steel appliances INCLUDING the refrigerator, your washer and dryer are included too! You'll also find finished trim around all doors, ceiling fixtures in every room, garage door opener with keypad and more. No long list of costly add-ons just to make your new home complete. Built with quality and energy efficiency in mind, these homes feature 2x6 exterior wall construction with R-21 insulation, R-49 attic insulation, a high-efficiency furnace and water heater, plus an insulated, drywalled and painted garage. Enjoy all the benefits of brand-new construction with low-maintenance living. Exterior maintenance is provided by the association. FULL USDA FINANCING MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS, making homeownership more attainable than you may think! Our preferred lenders specialize in first time home ownership programs and USDA loans. 3 BEDROOMS. 2.5 BATHS. FULL BASEMENT. 2-CAR GARAGE. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED. BRAND NEW. CUSTOM-HOME QUALITY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. *Interior color selections are subject to construction stage and availability. Current listing images are AI-generated renderings and are intended for illustrative purposes only.*

89 E Westminster Close, Cortland

$399,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12754987 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Introducing the Berquist II, one of the newest inventory homes available in the desirable Richland Trails community! Offering 2,019 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this beautiful home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a versatile front flex room perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional sitting area, a convenient first-floor laundry room, and a 2-car garage. The full unfinished basement includes a 3/4 bath rough-in, providing endless possibilities for future living space or abundant storage. Designed with today's lifestyle in mind, this home showcases numerous upgrades including a direct vent fireplace in the Great Room, upgraded quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the first floor. Outside, enjoy a fully sodded yard complete with a professional landscaping package. Richland Trails is an established neighborhood featuring an onsite park, scenic walking paths, and convenient access to downtown Cortland, Sycamore, and Elburn. Don't miss your opportunity to own this exceptional new construction home that perfectly blends quality craftsmanship, modern finishes, and room to grow.

359 N. Aspen Drive, Cortland

$371,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12754963 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to the popular Hickory I Ranch in Richland Trails! Situated on a desirable corner lot, this thoughtfully designed 1,613 sq. ft. ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2-car garage, and a full unfinished basement with a 3/4 bath rough-in, providing endless potential for future living space or storage. The open-concept floor plan features a vaulted Great Room, 9-foot ceilings, and upgraded Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout most of the main level. The stylish kitchen is complete with 42-inch white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Retreat to the spacious primary suite featuring a large walk-in closet and a private bath with a dual vanity and glass-enclosed shower. The fully sodded yard with professional landscaping adds great curb appeal. Richland Trails offers walking paths, a neighborhood park, and a convenient location just minutes from downtown Cortland, Sycamore, and Elburn. Don't miss your opportunity to own the ranch floor plan everyone has been waiting for!

330 N. Aspen Drive, Cortland

$390,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12754945 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Introducing the Willa II, one of the newest floor plans in Richland Trails! This thoughtfully designed 2,111-square-foot home offers 4 spacious bedrooms, a versatile loft, a first-floor flex room ideal for a home office or additional living space, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. A full unfinished basement with framed and insulated walls provides abundant storage or endless possibilities for future expansion. Designed for both style and everyday comfort, the home features 9-foot first-floor ceilings, upgraded luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the main level, a direct vent fireplace, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including the refrigerator. The convenient first-floor laundry room comes complete with a washer and dryer. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a double bowl, adult-height vanity, and generous closet space, while additional highlights throughout the home include painted trim and six-panel doors, satin nickel lever hardware, insulated Low-E windows, insulated garage doors with openers, garage pre-wiring for a future 40-amp electric vehicle charger, a concrete patio, passive radon mitigation system, and a fully sodded yard with professional landscaping. Richland Trails is an established community featuring an onsite park, scenic walking paths, and convenient access to downtown Cortland, Sycamore, and Elburn, offering the perfect blend of small-town charm and everyday convenience. Don't miss your chance to own this spacious, beautifully appointed home in the sought-after Richland Trails community-your next chapter begins here. Schedule your showing today and experience everything this exceptional home has to offer!

335 N. Aspen Drive, Cortland

$374,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12754484 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a 2 car garage. Freshly painted throughout, the home features new carpet, new luxury vinyl flooring, updated bathrooms and a new kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops. The primary suite offers a walk in closet and a large bathroom, while the finished basement provides additional living space that could be used as a recreation room, play room, office, etc. The spacious backyard is fully fenced and backs up to a field providing a peaceful setting. Enjoy the outdoors from the deck or patio, along with new professional landscaping that adds to the home's curb appeal. Conveniently located near parks and a splash pad. This home is move in ready. Schedule your showing today, this home won't last long!!

70 E Meadow Drive, Cortland

$369,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12750181 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom home in the desirable Sycamore School District with NO SSA TAXES! Perfectly positioned with a park right across the street and peaceful open space behind! Step into the large, fully fenced backyard-your own private sanctuary featuring an expansive brick patio with plenty of room for relaxing, grilling and entertaining. Inside, hardwood floors welcome you through the Foyer, Hallway and into the expanded Kitchen with generous workspace and a convenient pantry closet. The inviting Family Room is made for cozy evenings with a wood-burning fireplace and classic brick surround. Surround sound in the family room is also wired into the garage-perfect for enjoying your favorite music while working on projects or entertaining. Oak railings lead to the second floor, where you'll find four nicely sized bedrooms, including an expansive fourth Bedroom offering wonderful flexibility for guests, a home office or additional living space. The Primary Suite provides a comfortable retreat with a private full Bath and walk-in closet. Second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience right where you need it. There's even more potential downstairs! The deep-pour FULL Basement features impressive 9-foot ceilings and a roughed-in bath, providing a fantastic opportunity to create the recreation room, home gym, office, guest space or entertainment area you've been dreaming about. Tall ceilings in the 2 car garage offer additional space and built-in cabinets for convenience and storage. Minutes away from dining, shopping, entertainment and I-88 and short distance to quaint downtown Sycamore! With a park and walking trails just steps from your front door, open space behind you, a beautiful private backyard and plenty of room inside and out, this home offers the space, comfort and setting you've been looking for. HVAC 2022. Battery backup for the sump pump provides added peace of mind. Passive radon system in place.

181 W Prairiefield Avenue, Cortland

$360,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12745621 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Enjoy plenty of room to spread out in this spacious home. The main level features a versatile living and dining room combination, currently being used as one expansive living area. The family room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The oak kitchen offers generous table space, a center island, and all appliances included. A flexible first-floor room can easily serve as a home office, playroom, or sixth bedroom. Step outside to the large, fully fenced backyard featuring a concrete patio and the added privacy of no backyard neighbors. A park and playground located directly across the street provide even more space to enjoy the outdoors. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a private bath with double sinks, a relaxing soaker tub, and a separate shower. Four additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a conveniently located second-floor laundry room complete the upper level. With generous living space, six-bedroom potential, a private backyard, and numerous updates throughout, this home offers the space and flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles. Windows and Doors March 2025, Water Heater 2023, water softener 2025, washer and dryer 2022.

220 W Meadow Drive, Cortland

$349,990

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12741778 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Proposed New Construction. The Lincoln plan has the right amount of space with plenty of room to grow in the full basement. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings in the great room that is open to the kitchen with added pantry cabinet for even more storage in the kitchen. Master suite with a large master shower accented by the transom window above for natural light in this space. Laundry and mudroom off the oversized garage with 8' tall overhead doors and 10' ceiling height. 2x6 exterior walls, zip wall weather barrier system and much more go into the quality construction materials and methods used to give you a great home. Homes built with smart home technology from Schlage, Chamberlain, and Honeywell. Pictures include some of previously built homes to showcase the finishes, some include upgraded features.

Lot E15 W Sandawood Avenue, Cortland

$394,999

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12729725 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

288 N Charles Street, Cortland

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