NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 N Melrose Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $259,000 - $286,169

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,352 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2014

Last sale price $76,750 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 253% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,882/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Detached Garage
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2014

CUTE 3BR/2BA 1.5 STORY ON ELGIN'S WEST SIDE. INVITING EAT IN KITCHEN. LRG MASTER SUITE ON 2ND FLR. SCREENED BACK PORCH. WALK TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JUST A BLOCK AWAY. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, RT 20 & ELGIN METRA STATION. UNDER THE FREDDIE MAC HOMESTEPS FIRST LOOK INITIATIVE, OWNER OCCUPANTS BUYERS HAVE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO MAKE OFFERS THRU 5/4/14. SELLER WILL ONLY CONSIDER CASH OFFERS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Wright

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475131980 Listed on: 04/14/2014

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Marlene Castagna

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475124922

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1941

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1941

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1941

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1352
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Dog Run
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1515

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0615253013

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4417.18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
Jun 23, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Avila Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
John Wright
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Castagna
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$86,900
Sold Price
$76,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,150
-11.68%
Current Estimated Value
$271,042

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2014
Sold by
Dougherty Brendan
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Prieur David A and Prieur Carol J
Bought by
Dougherty Brendan and Dougherty Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,750
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1999
Sold by
Penrod Gary L and Penrod Kimberly Sue
Bought by
Prieur David A and Prieur Carol J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,250
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1999
Sold by
Mink Earl M and Mink Jean M
Bought by
Penrod Gary L and Penrod Kimberly Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,826
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Avila Jacqueline $77,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- None Available
Dougherty Brendan $201,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Prieur David A $131,000 --
Penrod Gary L $116,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dougherty Brendan $150,750
Previous Owner Prieur David A $127,250
Previous Owner Penrod Gary L $114,826
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $76,750 -3.9% $57 / Sq Ft
06/18/2014 06/18/14 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Price Changed $79,900 -8.1% $59 / Sq Ft
04/14/2014 04/14/14 For Sale $86,900 -- $64 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,832 $80,876 $16,204 $64,672
2023 $5,546 $73,065 $14,639 $58,426
2022 $5,257 $66,622 $13,348 $53,274
2021 $5,022 $62,286 $12,479 $49,807
2020 $4,876 $59,461 $11,913 $47,548
2019 $4,730 $56,640 $11,348 $45,292
2018 $4,682 $53,359 $10,691 $42,668
2017 $4,571 $50,444 $10,107 $40,337
2016 $4,138 $46,799 $9,377 $37,422
2015 -- $42,896 $8,595 $34,301
2014 -- $42,367 $8,489 $33,878
2013 -- $43,485 $8,713 $34,772
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Wright

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Wright

    Keller Williams Premiere Properties

    (773) 733-1888

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    John Wright
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  • Marlene Castagna

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Marlene Castagna

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    (847) 651-2591

    50 Total Sales

    Marlene Castagna
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08585775

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-253-013

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60123 Grant Park

236 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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