NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 S Alfred Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $356,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2024

Last sale price $290,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,111/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Corner Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2024

This beautiful Victorian house located on the spacious corner lot can be your dream home just before holidays. You will appreciate the original craftsmanship throughout the house with built-ins and hardwood floors. Inviting main floor plan includes updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, spacious living room, separate dining room and half bathroom. Upstairs you will find three upsized bedrooms, all three with large walk-in closets, and tastefully remodeled bathroom with the heated floor. Unfinished basement offers plenty of storage space. Enjoy the back yard with the pergola and nearby Wing Park in this sought for friendly neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Agnieszka Ryder

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475198126 Listed on: 11/13/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tomek Spirala

Epique Realty Inc License #475203935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,764

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48x132
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Pergola

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Abbott Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,764

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1988
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1476
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 296000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Pergola
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • 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, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Abbott Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 48X132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4764.18
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2023
Closed on
Jan 24, 2024
Sold by
Carpenter Maxx
Bought by
Staron Brett
Seller's Agent
Agnieszka Ryder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tomek Spirala
Epique Realty Inc
List Price
$296,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.03%
Total Days on Market
44
Views
234
Current Estimated Value
$319,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Outstanding Balance
$228,958
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,045

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Melendez Ivan and Melendez Desiree
Bought by
Carpenter Maxx
Seller's Agent
Teresa Stultz
Premier Living Properties
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Woodbury
Baird & Warner
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$247,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.60%
Original Mortgage
$234,900
Interest Rate
3.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2014
Closed on
Jul 22, 2014
Sold by
Cory Joseph and Cory Sara
Bought by
Melendez Ivan X and Melendez Desiree C
Seller's Agent
Israel Ballesteros
REMAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Patty Guerrero
Homesmart Connect LLC
List Price
$158,900
Sold Price
$144,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$143,355
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2011
Sold by
Wilberg Albert
Bought by
Cory Joseph and Cory Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,577
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Staron Brett $290,000 None Listed On Document
Carpenter Maxx $247,500 Fidelity National Title
Melendez Ivan X $146,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Cory Joseph $135,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Staron Brett $232,000
Previous Owner Carpenter Maxx $234,900
Previous Owner Melendez Ivan X $136,992
Previous Owner Melendez Ivan X $143,355
Previous Owner Cory Joseph $131,577
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Sold $290,000 -2.0% $146 / Sq Ft
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2023 11/13/23 For Sale $296,000 +19.6% $149 / Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $247,400 -1.0% $124 / Sq Ft
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2021 10/11/21 For Sale $249,900 +73.5% $126 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Sold $144,000 -2.6% $98 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2014 06/12/14 Price Changed $147,900 -4.0% $100 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Price Changed $154,000 -3.1% $104 / Sq Ft
05/04/2014 05/04/14 For Sale $158,900 -- $108 / 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 $5,016 $66,836 $12,931 $53,905
2022 $4,764 $60,943 $11,791 $49,152
2021 $4,548 $56,978 $11,024 $45,954
2020 $0 $54,394 $10,524 $43,870
2019 $4,271 $51,814 $10,025 $41,789
2018 $0 $45,660 $9,444 $36,216
2017 $0 $43,165 $8,928 $34,237
2016 $4,271 $40,046 $8,283 $31,763
2015 -- $36,706 $7,592 $29,114
2014 -- $36,253 $7,498 $28,755
2013 -- $37,210 $7,696 $29,514
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11926722

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-430-009