NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Josephine Ave South Elgin, IL 60177

Estimated Value: $236,841 - $247,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,108 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2023

Last sale price $225,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,571/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2023

Ranch home just a stones throw away from the Fox River! This cozy 2 bedroom/1 bath home features a living room, dining/family room and bonus room that will meet any additional need you have...home office, guest room, sitting room, tv room, etc You will love the ample cabinet/pantry space that the kitchen offers. The oversized 2-car garage with shelving offers plenty of storage space. Bring your water toys and spend warm summer days on the Fox River with family and friends! AC and furnace blower motor 5 years old, kitchen countertops 2 years, dishwasher 4 years. Home being sold "as is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Adams

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475160402 Listed on: 06/02/2023

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Garry

Garry Real Estate License #475187504

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,002 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x81x94x81
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,108 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Patio

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • South Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,616

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • 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, Trash Compactor, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1108
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 225000
  • Lot Features: Water Rights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: South Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1837
  • Lot Dimensions: 95X81X94X81
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 2616.32
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Young Karen and Young Perry
Bought by
Faison Amy J
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Adams
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Garry
Garry Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Total Days on Market
25
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$243,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Outstanding Balance
$199,075
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,176

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2016
Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Myers Shane G
Bought by
Young Perry and Young Karen
Seller's Agent
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Adams
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$138,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,450
-1.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%
Original Mortgage
$124,605
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Rothenbach Cheryl L
Bought by
Myers Shane G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,607
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2003
Sold by
Rothenbach Timothy D and Rothenbach Cheryl L
Bought by
Rothenbach Cheryl L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1997
Sold by
Bobik James A and Bobik Lynn A
Bought by
Rothenbach Timothy D and Rothenbach Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,750
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Faison Amy J $225,000 None Listed On Document
Young Perry $138,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Myers Shane G $150,500 Nlt Title Llc
Rothenbach Cheryl L -- --
Rothenbach Timothy D $75,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Faison Amy J $202,500
Previous Owner Young Perry $124,605
Previous Owner Myers Shane G $130,468
Previous Owner Myers Shane G $153,607
Previous Owner Rothenbach Timothy D $97,307
Previous Owner Rothenbach Timothy D $74,529
Previous Owner Rothenbach Timothy D $97,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Sold $225,000 0.0% $203 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2023 06/24/23 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $203 / Sq Ft
06/04/2023 06/04/23 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 For Sale $225,000 +62.5% $203 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Sold $138,450 -1.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2016 04/14/16 For Sale $139,900 -- $127 / 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 $2,467 $45,407 $14,523 $30,884
2022 $2,616 $41,403 $13,242 $28,161
2021 $2,849 $38,709 $12,380 $26,329
2020 $2,748 $36,954 $11,819 $25,135
2019 $2,631 $35,201 $11,258 $23,943
2018 $3,381 $41,870 $10,606 $31,264
2017 $3,198 $39,582 $10,026 $29,556
2016 $3,024 $36,721 $9,301 $27,420
2015 -- $33,658 $8,525 $25,133
2014 -- $33,243 $8,420 $24,823
2013 -- $34,120 $8,642 $25,478
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11797858

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-26-329-033