NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1121 W Chicago St Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $334,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2023

Last sale price $242,000 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,010/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

"Multiple offers received" Highest & Best called for. Spacious Washington Heights home with loads of character and charm. Great location with easy access to Rt 20. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire home along with crow. Step into the bright family room where you can warm up next to the wood burning fireplace on those cold winter nights. The adjacent den with floor to ceiling built in cabinets & shelving is perfect for an office or even a convenient play area for the children. The kitchen has tons of cabinets including a pantry, all appliances and plenty of counter space. There's a separate sun filled dining room perfect for family mealtime located off the kitchen . The first floor bedroom and updated full bath make for a perfect in-law arrangement. When you move to the upper level you'll find 2 more bedrooms and 2nd full bathroom. The basement features all the storage space you'll need with plenty of built in shelving, a workbench and a laundry area with a utility sink. There's also outside access form the basement. Enjoy summer meals in the bug free screened in porch located off the backyard deck. Relax on the deck overlooking the fenced yard with a garden area and a firepit. There's a one car garage and even an extra parking area perfect for an RV or a boat. Furnace and Central AC 2 yrs old. Home needs exterior painting and is being sold "As Is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Milazzo

Realty Executives Cornerstone License #475126092 Listed on: 05/16/2023

Realty Executives Cornerstone

Last Buyer's Agent

James Levicki

Exit Realty 365 License #475191852

Exit Realty 365

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,647

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 48x132
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • Abbott Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Washington Heights Subdivision, 1.5 Story Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,647

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 1308
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1308
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1308
  • Basement Sq Ft: 917
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2225
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 917
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1308
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 224900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Shakes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Apron
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Abbott Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 48X132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4647.3
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2023
Closed on
Jun 14, 2023
Sold by
Meier Family Trust
Bought by
Carter Kathleen A and Larsen Nicholas P
Seller's Agent
John Milazzo
Realty Executives Cornerstone
Buyer's Agent
James Levicki
Exit Realty 365
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$242,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,100
7.6%
Views
233
Current Estimated Value
$287,454

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,454
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Outstanding Balance
$189,431
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Meier Anthony J and Meier Claire A
Bought by
Meier Anthony Jason and Meier Claire Alison

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2016
Sold by
Meier Anthony J and Meier Claire A
Bought by
Meier Anthony J and Meier Claire A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,400
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2008
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Meier Anthony J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,100
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Scates Michael A
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Lifto Barbara A and Martin Barbara J
Bought by
Scates Michael A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Carter Kathleen A $242,000 None Listed On Document
Meier Anthony Jason -- Attorney
Meier Anthony J -- Premier Title
Meier Anthony J -- Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- None Available
Scates Michael A $168,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carter Kathleen A $193,600
Previous Owner Meier Anthony J $110,400
Previous Owner Meier Anthony J $119,000
Previous Owner Meier Anthony J $135,615
Previous Owner Meier Anthony J $131,100
Previous Owner Scates Michael A $50,000
Previous Owner Scates Michael A $140,000
Previous Owner Scates Michael A $134,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Sold $242,000 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
05/21/2023 05/21/23 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2023 05/21/23 Off Market $242,000 -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $224,900 -- $172 / 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
2023 $4,890 $65,358 $12,931 $52,427
2022 $4,647 $59,595 $11,791 $47,804
2021 $4,436 $55,717 $11,024 $44,693
2020 $4,304 $53,190 $10,524 $42,666
2019 $4,172 $50,667 $10,025 $40,642
2018 $3,874 $45,188 $9,444 $35,744
2017 $3,777 $42,719 $8,928 $33,791
2016 $3,587 $39,632 $8,283 $31,349
2015 -- $36,326 $7,592 $28,734
2014 -- $35,877 $7,498 $28,379
2013 -- $36,824 $7,696 $29,128
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11784238

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-430-001