NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 S Melrose Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $307,000 - $336,128

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,615 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2024

Last sale price $322,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,161/month

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2024

**UNDER CONTRACT. OPEN VIEWING FOR SATURDAY/SUNDAY HAS BEEN CANCELED** Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home in the sought-after Ashington Heights neighborhood of Elgin. This turnkey gem features a large enclosed front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Inside you'll enjoy modern finishes throughout every room, including a spacious living area and open floor plan great for entertaining family and friends. Three generously sized bedrooms, along with an office and full bath are located upstairs. The partially finished basement offers additional living space or a flex room, with two more rooms not photographed providing tons of storage! Step outside to a large, fenced-in yard, ideal for outdoor entertaining and activities. The 2.5 car garage with loft storage offers plenty of room for your vehicles and lawn equipment. This home combines comfort, convenience, and style in a great location, close to schools, parks, and local amenities. Don't miss out on making this lovely property your new home. Schedule your showing today! Recent updates include - Interior paint 2024, Roof 2023, Hot water heater 2023, Fence 2023, Upstairs bath renovated 2022, A/C 2017, 15x15 Paver patio 2017, Kitchen rehab 2016, SS appliances 2016, first floor bath rehab 2016, Furnace 2015, Windows 2014.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Salinas

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475195163 Listed on: 06/05/2024

Keller Williams North Shore West

Last Buyer's Agent

Yolonda Moenning

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471001300

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52x133
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,615 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • Abbott Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,251

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1923
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1615
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 299000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Abbott Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52X133
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5251
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2024
Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Latina Brittani R and Latina Brandon J
Bought by
English Jared
Seller's Agent
Brandon Salinas
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Yolonda Moenning
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$322,000
Premium/Discount to List
$23,000
7.69%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$315,782

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.67%
Original Mortgage
$235,060
Outstanding Balance
$233,412
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,961

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2016
Closed on
Jan 24, 2017
Sold by
Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Latina Brandon J and Ogden Brittani R
Seller's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Carna Combest
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$190,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,100
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.30%
Original Mortgage
$181,260
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2016
Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Estrella Laurie and Guietzow Laurie
Bought by
Investment Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-18.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
299.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2012
Sold by
Estrella Pedro and Estrella Laurie
Bought by
Estrella Laurie and Estrella Pedro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2006
Sold by
Mcdaniel Jeanette A
Bought by
Estrella Pedro and Estrella Laurie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2006
Sold by
Esterling Nancy
Bought by
Estrella Pedro and Estrella Laurie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Marolt Clara M and Mcdaniel Jeanette A
Bought by
Mcdaniel Jeanette A and Marolt Clara M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
English Jared $322,000 Elevation Title
Latina Brandon J $191,000 Fidelity National Title
Investment Properties Llc $135,000 First American Title
Estrella Laurie -- First American Title Ins Co
Estrella Pedro $70,000 None Available
Estrella Pedro $70,000 None Available
Estrella Pedro -- None Available
Mcdaniel Jeanette A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open English Jared $235,060
Previous Owner Latina Brandon J $181,260
Previous Owner Estrella Pedro $189,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2024 07/09/24 Sold $322,000 +7.7% $199 / Sq Ft
06/06/2024 06/06/24 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 For Sale $299,000 +56.7% $185 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 Sold $190,800 -4.6% $118 / Sq Ft
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2016 12/21/16 For Sale $199,900 +48.1% $124 / Sq Ft
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $135,000 -12.8% $84 / Sq Ft
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Price Changed $154,900 -3.1% $96 / Sq Ft
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Price Changed $159,900 -3.6% $99 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Price Changed $165,900 +0.6% $103 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 For Sale $164,900 -- $102 / 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
2024 $5,826 $80,797 $14,313 $66,484
2023 $5,540 $72,994 $12,931 $60,063
2022 $5,251 $66,558 $11,791 $54,767
2021 $4,981 $62,227 $11,024 $51,203
2020 $4,836 $59,405 $10,524 $48,881
2019 $4,691 $56,587 $10,025 $46,562
2018 $4,643 $53,308 $9,444 $43,864
2017 $5,150 $50,070 $8,928 $41,142
2016 $4,954 $46,452 $8,283 $38,169
2015 -- $42,577 $7,592 $34,985
2014 -- $42,051 $7,498 $34,553
2013 -- $43,160 $7,696 $35,464
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12075217

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-408-009