$289,900
PENDING

181 Melinda Dr South Elgin, IL 60177

Estimated payment $1,968/month

Total Views 1,449
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to this inviting ranch-style home featuring 2 bedrooms on the main level and a third bedroom in the full, finished basement. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room accented with elegant crown molding. The kitchen boasts hardwood floors, ample cabinet space, a dedicated pantry, and a cozy eat-in area perfect for casual dining. The finished basement expands your living space, offering a versatile recreation area or spacious family room in addition to a lower-level bedroom. Outdoors, enjoy a deep garage for storage and parking, a beautiful deck (installed in 2019), and an open, fully fenced backyard-perfect for summer activities. A brick patio creates a relaxing spot for entertaining! Located just minutes from Randall Road, this move-in ready home offers low-maintenance living with easy access to shopping, dining, and more. Schedule your showing today and start making memories in your forever home!

Listing Agent

The Jones Team

Associates Realty License #475178532 Listed on: 08/13/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Christopher Jones

Associates Realty License #475164755

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,664

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 68 x 128
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • TV Antenna

Community Details

  • Rosewood Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,664

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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
  • Subdivision Name: Rosewood Terrace
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: TV Antenna, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 289900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 68 X 128
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4664.04
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,664 $67,104 $18,472 $48,632
2023 $4,415 $60,623 $16,688 $43,935
2022 $4,241 $55,278 $15,217 $40,061
2021 $3,978 $51,681 $14,227 $37,454
2020 $3,697 $47,635 $13,582 $34,053
2019 $3,548 $45,376 $12,938 $32,438
2018 $4,060 $49,078 $12,188 $36,890
2017 $3,846 $46,396 $11,522 $34,874
2016 $3,646 $43,043 $10,689 $32,354
2015 -- $39,452 $9,797 $29,655
2014 -- $38,609 $9,676 $28,933
2013 -- $39,627 $9,931 $29,696
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $289,900 +95.9% --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 Sold $148,000 -6.9% $123 / Sq Ft
02/04/2014 02/04/14 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2014 01/18/14 Price Changed $159,000 -3.0% $133 / Sq Ft
01/12/2014 01/12/14 Price Changed $164,000 -1.8% $137 / Sq Ft
01/06/2014 01/06/14 Price Changed $167,000 -1.7% $139 / Sq Ft
11/26/2013 11/26/13 For Sale $169,900 +66.0% $142 / Sq Ft
09/18/2013 09/18/13 Sold $102,355 +2.4% $118 / Sq Ft
08/13/2013 08/13/13 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2013 08/03/13 For Sale $100,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $148,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $182,500 Fidelity National Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $182,500 Multiple
Trustee Deed $105,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $123,900 New Conventional
Closed $140,500 New Conventional
Closed $140,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,656 FHA
Previous Owner $179,957 FHA
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $106,930 FHA
Previous Owner $102,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12444794

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-34-230-010