$190,800
SOLD FEB 3, 2017

2 S Melrose Ave Elgin, IL 60123

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,615 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2024

Beautiful complete rehab! Oversized corner lot with white picket fenced yard! Large enclosed front porch-great for summer nights! Bright open living room with solid brick fireplace and gleaming refinished hardwood floors! Gorgeous eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry with crown molding, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, butcher block island and deluxe tile flooring! Separate formal dining room with butler swing door and custom light! Beautiful solid wood staircase! Upgraded bathroom with custom tile work, whirlpool tub, separate shower and unique vanity! Partially finished basement with rec room and plenty of storage! Freshly painted interior! New A/C! Most windows are new! Warm and inviting! Close to shopping and transportation!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Wisdom

RE/MAX Horizon License #475122882 Listed on: 12/21/2016

RE/MAX Horizon

Last Buyer's Agent

Carna Combest

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475157974

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,826

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1923 | 2016

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,826

Year Built | Renovated

1923 | 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Den, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 22X07, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X08, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X07, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1615
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Acreage: 0.1515

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52X133
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0615408009

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4937.36

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
$322,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.77%
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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $322,000 Elevation Title
Warranty Deed $191,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $135,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $70,000 None Available
Executors Deed $70,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $235,060 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,181 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $181,260 New Conventional
Previous Owner $189,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: MRD09407516

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-408-009