NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1229 Forest Dr Elgin, IL 60123

Century Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $402,000 - $416,318

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,918 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 2, 2021

Last sale price $300,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,937 / mo

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • 1-minute walk to Century Oaks Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Wooded 1/2 acre in desirable Century Oaks East. Peaceful country neighborhood and so close to I-90, train, Hospital (s), Restaurants, & shopping. Over 50K in updates: doors, floors, bathrooms, lighting- nearly everything is NEWER! All the bedrooms have corner windows that allow lots of sunlight and a cross breeze! Quality, charm & a great neighborhood with a Playground and elementary school nearby

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Bruderle

Superior Homes Realty License #471005586 Listed on: 06/29/2021

Co-Listed By

Donna Bruderle

Century 21 Integra License #475158401

Last Buyer's Agent

Phin Sundara

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475137482

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 23,610 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x200
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,918 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Century Oaks Elementary School
  • Kimball Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Century Oaks East Subdivision, 2 Story Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,488

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0.54 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Century Oaks East
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1918
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Century Oaks Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kimball Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.542
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X200
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6488.38
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 509
  • Othr Public Sch: ECC

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2026
Sold by
Bradley David
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$406,747

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 14, 2021
Sold by
Echevarrin Eric P and Echevarrin Maribel A
Bought by
Sanasing Tavy L and Sanasing Douangchan
Seller's Agent
Ken Bruderle
Superior Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Phin Sundara
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Tallman Michael R and Tallman Sharon A
Bought by
Echevarria Eric P and Echevarria Maribel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,336
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Century Oaks, IL

  • Matt Diehl Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Matt Diehl

    Compass

    (773) 923-2228

    97 Total Sales

    1 in Century Oaks

    $395,000 Price

    Matt Diehl
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  • Matt Lysien Real Estate Agent - Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    Matt Lysien

    Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    (224) 315-8087

    519 Total Sales

    3 in Century Oaks

    $220K - $340K Price Range

    Matt Lysien
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  • Amy Diamond Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Amy Diamond

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 271-9757

    287 Total Sales

    1 in Century Oaks

    $269,000 Price

    Amy Diamond
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  • Dawn Larsen Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Dawn Larsen

    Baird & Warner

    (386) 888-4346

    149 Total Sales

    1 in Century Oaks

    $400,000 Price

    Dawn Larsen
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  • Johnny Rodogiannis Real Estate Agent - Fulton Grace Realty

    Johnny Rodogiannis

    Fulton Grace Realty

    (779) 939-0056

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Century Oaks

    $525,000 Price

    Johnny Rodogiannis
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  • Larry Schneider Real Estate Agent - Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL

    Larry Schneider

    Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL

    (224) 282-0497

    112 Total Sales

    1 in Century Oaks

    $325,000 Price

    Larry Schneider
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Sanasing Tavy L $300,000 Chicago Title
Echevarria Eric P $192,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $255,000
Previous Owner Echevarria Eric P $198,336
Previous Owner Tallman Sharon A $168,000
Previous Owner Tallman Michael R $195,250
Previous Owner Tallman Michael R $193,500
Previous Owner Tallman Michael R $193,500
Previous Owner Tallman Michael R $42,526
Previous Owner Tallman Michael R $155,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Sold $300,000 +5.3% $156 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Sale $285,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $8,315 $116,995 $30,218 $86,777
2024 $8,315 $107,760 $27,833 $79,927
2023 $7,617 $97,353 $25,145 $72,208
2022 $7,177 $88,769 $22,928 $65,841
2021 $6,869 $82,993 $21,436 $61,557
2020 $6,679 $79,230 $20,464 $58,766
2019 $6,488 $75,471 $19,493 $55,978
2018 $6,436 $71,099 $18,364 $52,735
2017 $6,296 $67,214 $17,361 $49,853
2016 $6,010 $62,356 $16,106 $46,250
2015 -- $57,155 $14,763 $42,392
2014 -- $56,450 $14,581 $41,869
2013 -- $57,939 $14,966 $42,973
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Bruderle Real Estate Agent - Superior Homes Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ken Bruderle

    Superior Homes Realty

    (847) 224-2696

    54 Total Sales

    Ken Bruderle
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  • Donna Bruderle Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Donna Bruderle

    Realty Executives

    (630) 207-6101

    20 Total Sales

    Donna Bruderle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Phin Sundara

    Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

    (224) 402-0689

    35 Total Sales

    Phin Sundara
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11138952

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-03-326-001

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60123 Century Oaks

1229 Forest Dr, Elgin, IL

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