$235,000
SOLD DEC 17, 2024

161 S Worth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,205 Sq Ft
6,403 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fenced Yard
  • 3-minute walk to Abbott Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome home to your beautiful cape cod. 1,205 sq ft 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bathrooms. Traditional floor plan with 3 season sun room. 2022 updated Kitchen including floors and counters. Wide, I mean wide staircases. Partially finished basement with Bar, fireplace and entertainment area. Plus storage and large laundry area. 2020 Fence around open backyard, patio, and shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hillary Joy

RGM Real Estate License #471018985

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Miller

Siwy Real Estate, Inc. License #475193215

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,725

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 48x132
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,205 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,725

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors
  • LivingArea: 1205
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 235000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 48X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4725
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Wilson Melinda and Murphy Melinda
Bought by
Underhill Toby and Lile Savannah
Seller's Agent
Hillary Joy
RGM Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Miller
Siwy Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.08%
Total Days on Market
11
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$237,546

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,476
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,070

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2017
Sold by
Lembo Marcos and Lembo Linnea
Bought by
Wilson Melinda and Murphy Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Pearce Ralph F
Bought by
Lembo Marcos and Lembo Linnea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,342
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Map

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $172,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,102 FHA
Previous Owner $174,072 Unknown
Previous Owner $169,342 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Sold $235,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Price Changed $235,000 -2.1% $195 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 For Sale $240,000 -- $199 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,725 $63,431 $12,931 $50,500
2022 $4,495 $57,838 $11,791 $46,047
2021 $4,289 $54,075 $11,024 $43,051
2020 $4,161 $51,623 $10,524 $41,099
2019 $4,032 $49,174 $10,025 $39,149
2018 $3,805 $44,484 $9,444 $35,040
2017 $3,708 $42,053 $8,928 $33,125
2016 $3,521 $39,014 $8,283 $30,731
2015 -- $35,760 $7,592 $28,168
2014 -- $35,318 $7,498 $27,820
2013 -- $36,250 $7,696 $28,554
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12197176

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-357-003