$327,500
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,718 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$191 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step into timeless charm in this historic Elgin home, where rich hardwood floors, detailed trim, and original architectural touches set the stage for its unique character. The cozy living room is the heart of the home, highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace and charming built-ins, with attached bonus room perfect for a study, kid's playroom, reading room, etc. Upstairs, a second office with access to a private balcony overlooks the backyard. The kitchen blends modern style with classic appeal, featuring butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances with convenient access to the large deck. The finished basement adds even more living space with a rec area, laundry room, half bath, and abundant storage. An attic fan helps keep the home comfortable, and the full attic provides excellent additional storage. Out back, enjoy your own private retreat boasting a large deck and separate kitchen area with a built-in pizza oven and beverage cooler creating the ultimate outdoor entertaining space for family and friends to gather. Enjoy downtown Elgin and it's dining and entertainment as well as the Metra, Gail Borden Library and easy access to I-90.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Adams

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475160402 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Jensen

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475161063

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 198
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,718 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Coleman Elementary School
  • Larsen Middle School
  • Central School Program High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,834

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1718
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer, Study
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Coleman Elementary School
  • High School: Central School Program
  • Middle/Junior School: Larsen Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3003
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 198
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6834.42
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Depa Jenna N and Hegel Joshua D
Bought by
Baskin Ted-Michael and Skelton Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Adams
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Jensen
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$327,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.77%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$324,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.89%
Original Mortgage
$311,125
Outstanding Balance
$311,125
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,796

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2019
Closed on
Jul 27, 2019
Sold by
Meyer Laura K
Bought by
Depa Jenna N and Hegel Joshua D
Seller's Agent
Thomas Krebsbach
Vintage Home Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Adams
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-4.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Cheetham Thomas G
Bought by
Meyer Laura K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,100
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $327,500 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed $200,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $158,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $311,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $327,500 +0.8% $191 / Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $325,000 +62.5% $189 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $200,000 -4.3% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/24/2019 06/24/19 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2019 06/20/19 For Sale $209,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,834 $93,400 $20,601 $72,799
2023 $6,511 $84,379 $18,611 $65,768
2022 $6,151 $76,939 $16,970 $59,969
2021 $5,882 $71,933 $15,866 $56,067
2020 $5,716 $68,672 $15,147 $53,525
2019 $5,549 $65,414 $14,428 $50,986
2018 $5,436 $60,988 $13,592 $47,396
2017 $4,799 $57,655 $12,849 $44,806
2016 $4,531 $53,488 $11,920 $41,568
2015 -- $49,027 $10,926 $38,101
2014 -- $48,422 $10,791 $37,631
2013 -- $49,700 $11,076 $38,624
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12451705

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-107-020