$285,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

126 James St Montgomery, IL 60538

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
6,316 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$238 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Step into your dream home! This stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch in Montgomery boasts brand new vinyl flooring, a fresh coat of light gray paint, a completely remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a newly renovated upstairs bathroom - all while offering a full, ready-to-finish basement with endless potential!. Enjoy low taxes, no HOA, and a fully fenced backyard perfect for summer grilling, with ample parking in the long driveway or two-car garage. Recent updates include a new roof, water heater, and windows, making this home move-in ready. Don't miss out - schedule your tour today and make this house your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Bernal

Eden Properties Real Estate Group LLC License #471022653 Listed on: 01/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Pedro Malca

Buenavista Properties Corporation License #471006971

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,271

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 57x110

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,271

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 900
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 57X110
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5271
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Arreola Manuel
Seller's Agent
Glen Piske
Winfield Realty And Consulting INC
Buyer's Agent
Martha Bernal
Eden Properties Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-12.46%
Views
147
Current Estimated Value
$281,672

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,672
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Sheriff / Kane County Illinois
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1997
Sold by
Wagner Robert A and Wagner Rosa
Bought by
Wagner Robert A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $210,000 Proper Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $285,000 -1.7% $238 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $290,000 +38.1% $242 / Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $210,000 -12.5% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $239,900 -- $200 / 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 $5,453 $75,821 $11,270 $64,551
2023 $5,271 $67,746 $10,070 $57,676
2022 $4,977 $61,812 $9,188 $52,624
2021 $4,773 $57,548 $8,554 $48,994
2020 $4,537 $53,453 $7,945 $45,508
2019 $4,430 $49,525 $7,361 $42,164
2018 $4,182 $45,455 $6,809 $38,646
2017 $3,883 $40,893 $6,274 $34,619
2016 $3,535 $35,905 $6,327 $29,578
2015 -- $31,272 $5,441 $25,831
2014 -- $30,963 $5,233 $25,730
2013 -- $33,146 $5,158 $27,988
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12265320

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-33-126-006