NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1229 Forest Dr Elgin, IL 60123

Century Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $393,000 - $399,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,918 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 2, 2021

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

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,805 / 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

Superior Homes Realty

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

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
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$396,510

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 14, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
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
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$300,000 Chicago Title
$192,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $255,000
Previous Owner $198,336
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
2024 $7,984 $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

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ken Bruderle

    Superior Homes Realty

    (847) 224-2696

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Ken Bruderle
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  • Donna Bruderle

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Donna Bruderle

    Realty Executives

    (630) 207-6101

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Donna Bruderle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Phin Sundara

    Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

    (224) 402-0689

    1 in this area

    33 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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