$247,400
SOLD NOV 29, 2021

2 S Alfred Ave Elgin, IL 60123

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Detached Garage
  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2024

Beautifully updated Victorian featuring gorgeous original woodwork and built ins, hardwood floors, leaded glass windows and more! Remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. Great floorplan with huge living room and separate dining room, upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and an updated bath with heated floors! Relax on the front porch swing or back in the fenced yard with Pergola. New Tear off roof in 2017. Great location with easy access to shopping, expressways, Metra and Wing Park. You'll want to see this one in person, nothing to do here but move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Stultz

Premier Living Properties License #475137186 Listed on: 10/11/2021

Co-Listed By

Steven Stultz

Premier Living Properties License #475137190

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Woodbury

Baird & Warner License #471000109

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,016

Year Built

  • 1882

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,016

Year Built

1882

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • 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
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MRD37
  • Co List Office Phone: (630) 377-1646
  • Directions: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALFRED AND CHICAGO ST.
  • Lot Size: 48 X 132
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1882

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • 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
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dining Room Type: Foyer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gifford Street High School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Junior High Dist: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School: Abbott Middle School

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Other
  • Tax Year: 2020

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
10
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
7.21%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $247,500 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $146,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $135,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $234,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,992 FHA
Previous Owner $143,355 FHA
Previous Owner $131,577 FHA
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: 11231942

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-430-009