$172,500
SOLD JUN 29, 2015

168 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,888 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$91 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2015

CHARM ABOUNDS! VICTORIAN FEATURED ON ELGIN HISTORIC HOUSE WALK! TILE ENTRY! OPEN FLR PLN! LR W/CRWN! COZY EAT-N KTCHN W/RAISED OAK CABS W/CRWN & ARCH 2 EAT NOOK! DR W/TIN CLNG, WNDW SEAT & CRWN! FR W/BLT-NS & FP W/BTFL MNTL! FRNCH DR 2 SUNNY DEN W/BLT-NS & LOTS OF WNDWS! MBDRM W/PRVT REMOD BTH W/NWR SHWR! SPAC SECNDRY BDRMS! WLK-UP ATTIC 4 XTRA STG! BSMNT W/REC RM & DECORATIVE FP! NWR GARAGE DRS! ROOF 6 YRS OLD!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Wisdom

RE/MAX Horizon License #475122882 Listed on: 03/02/2015

RE/MAX Horizon

Last Buyer's Agent

Herb Stratman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475147003

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,519

Year Built

  • 1891

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,519

Year Built

1891

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Queen Anne
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1891
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1891

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 10X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1888
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Acreage: 0.1828

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X120X62X133
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0614158003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4509.74

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2022
Sold by
Erie Michael D and Erie Ashleigh N
Bought by
Schalow Carrie A
Total Days on Market
67
Current Estimated Value
$293,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Outstanding Balance
$202,797
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,305

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2015
Closed on
Jun 5, 2015
Sold by
Kemmler Michael D and Kemmler Lori L
Bought by
Erie Michael D and Johnson Ashleigh N
Seller's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Herb Stratman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$172,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-4.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Eadler Wayne A and Eadler Kay L
Bought by
Kemmler Michael D and Kemmler Lori L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,500
Interest Rate
7.54%
Source: Public Records

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 $220,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $172,500 First United Title Svcs Inc
Warranty Deed $93,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $176,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $124,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Rented $1,750 -2.8% --
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Off Market $1,800 -- --
04/13/2020 04/13/20 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Sold $172,500 -4.1% $91 / Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2015 03/02/15 For Sale $179,900 -- $95 / 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 $6,519 $84,474 $19,372 $65,102
2022 $6,159 $77,026 $17,664 $59,362
2021 $5,890 $72,014 $16,515 $55,499
2020 $5,723 $68,748 $15,766 $52,982
2019 $5,556 $65,487 $15,018 $50,469
2018 $5,506 $61,693 $14,148 $47,545
2017 $5,382 $58,322 $13,375 $44,947
2016 $5,131 $54,107 $12,408 $41,699
2015 -- $49,594 $11,373 $38,221
2014 -- $48,982 $11,233 $37,749
2013 -- $50,274 $11,529 $38,745
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08850026

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-158-003