NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $291,000 - $320,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2025

Last sale price $305,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,085 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Property is near park
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 1030 Hill Avenue, a charming and elegant home located in the vibrant community of Elgin, IL. This delightful residence is designed to offer both comfort and style, featuring newly refinished hardwood floors that extend through the living room, dining room, and two of the spacious bedrooms. The entire home has been freshly painted including the basement! The living area is a true highlight, boasting gorgeous decorative moldings that add a touch of elegance to your everyday living. The dining room and kitchen are enhanced by bay windows, inviting an abundance of natural light to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This home offers two full bathrooms..one on the main level and one in the basement, providing convenience and functionality for busy households. The basement is a versatile space, complete with a wet bar, a large family room, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, making it perfect for an in-law arrangement or guest suite. A laundry room and clothes chute add to the home's practicality. The walk-up attic remains unfinished, presenting an opportunity for future expansion as a bedroom, office, rec room, playroom or ample storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced yard and wooden deck, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The two-car garage and long asphalt driveway provide plenty of parking space. Home is offered AS-IS. Situated on the northeast end of Elgin, this home is conveniently close to downtown, offering easy access to entertainment and dining. With quick access to I-90, traveling is a breeze. Discover the charm and elegance of 1030 Hill Avenue-your perfect home awaits! Additional photos will be posted on February 8th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Festen

Compass License #475180889 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Nettleton

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #471008464

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Coleman Elementary School
  • Larsen Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,540

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 1278
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Larsen Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5540
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Besinger Brittany A and Brittany A Besinger Trust
Bought by
Cook Christina and Norris Brandon
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Festen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Charles Nettleton
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.39%
Views
280
Current Estimated Value
$304,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.06%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,524
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,275

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2017
Sold by
Hudson Brittany
Bought by
Besinger Gerg and Brittany A Besinger Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Besinger Greg
Bought by
Hudson Briiany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
Sold by
Valkenberg John L and Valkenberg Peggy A
Bought by
Besinger Greg and The Brittany A Besinger

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1996
Sold by
Valkenberg John L and Valkenberg Peggy A
Bought by
Valkenberg John L and Valkenberg Peggy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cook Christina $305,000 None Listed On Document
Besinger Gerg -- Attorney
Hudson Briiany -- Proper Title Llc
Besinger Greg $136,500 Advanced Title Services Inc
Valkenberg John L -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cook Christina $244,000
Previous Owner Hudson Briiany $103,000
Previous Owner Valkenberg John L $119,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $305,000 +3.4% $239 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $295,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $295,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,757 $71,932 $15,793 $56,139
2023 $5,540 $64,985 $14,268 $50,717
2022 $5,138 $59,255 $13,010 $46,245
2021 $4,943 $55,399 $12,163 $43,236
2020 $4,823 $52,886 $11,611 $41,275
2019 $4,705 $50,377 $11,060 $39,317
2018 $4,380 $44,307 $10,419 $33,888
2017 $4,308 $41,886 $9,850 $32,036
2016 $4,144 $38,859 $9,138 $29,721
2015 -- $35,618 $8,376 $27,242
2014 -- $35,179 $8,273 $26,906
2013 -- $36,107 $8,491 $27,616
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12273221

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-210-019

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