Seller's Agent in 2025
Bert Gor
HomeSmart Realty Group
(630) 615-2896
1 in this area
35 Total Sales
237 N Melrose Ave Elgin, IL 60123
Grant Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $246,000 - $296,259
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,248
Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Fenced Yard
- Porch
- Laundry Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- Shed
About This Home
As of March 2025Nice home situated high and dry featuring 1 main floor bedroom and 2 on the 2nd floor. There is 1 full bathroom located on the main floor and a half bath on the 2nd level. The home has a nice long driveway with plenty of room for parking and a 2 car detached garage. There is also a full unfinished basement. Nice lot that is fenced. Home does require a little TLC but does have great bones. Please see last 3 photos for floorplan for each level. This home could be a fantastic investment. Home is within walking distance to Highland Elementary school. AGENTS - please read broker remarks thoroughly for limited showing times due a seller that works nights. Seller said bring all reasonable offers.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart Realty Group License #475143640 Listed on: 01/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,061
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,248 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Highland Elementary School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bert Gor
HomeSmart Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Mayra Corona
Corona Realty Company
List Price
$246,995
Sold Price
$243,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,995
-1.62%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,065
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$194,400
Outstanding Balance
$192,234
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,831
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2020
Closed on
Dec 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Zach Bellizzi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Raul Camacho
Rayma Realty Inc.
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-8.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$179,685
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 29, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,685
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 28, 2016
Closed on
Aug 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
German Hernandez
Hercana Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Esther Zamudio
Zamudio Realty Group
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$163,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-4.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%
Original Mortgage
$159,747
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,485
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 4, 2013
Closed on
Sep 16, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
German Hernandez
Hercana Real Estate
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-17.8%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,200
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 21, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $243,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $183,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $183,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $163,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| -- | Attorney | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $115,000 | First American Title | ||
| $166,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | ||
| $115,000 | -- | ||
| $100,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $194,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $179,685 | ||
| Previous Owner | $179,685 | ||
| Previous Owner | $159,747 | ||
| Previous Owner | $76,485 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $133,200 | ||
| Closed | $33,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 03/05/25 | Sold | $243,000 | -1.6% | $195 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/11/2025 01/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/07/2025 01/07/25 | For Sale | $246,995 | +35.0% | $198 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/25/2021 01/25/21 | Sold | $183,000 | -6.2% | $147 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/12/2020 11/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/21/2020 10/21/20 | Price Changed | $195,000 | -2.5% | $156 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/28/2020 09/28/20 | For Sale | $200,000 | +22.7% | $160 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/29/2016 08/29/16 | Sold | $163,000 | -4.1% | $131 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/02/2016 07/02/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/28/2016 06/28/16 | For Sale | $169,900 | +47.7% | $136 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/16/2013 09/16/13 | Sold | $115,000 | +0.1% | $92 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/13/2013 06/13/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/03/2013 06/03/13 | Price Changed | $114,900 | -10.9% | $92 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/06/2013 05/06/13 | Price Changed | $128,900 | -7.9% | $103 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/04/2013 04/04/13 | For Sale | $139,900 | -- | $112 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $5,327 | $74,566 | $16,204 | $58,362 |
| 2023 | $5,061 | $67,365 | $14,639 | $52,726 |
| 2022 | $4,806 | $61,425 | $13,348 | $48,077 |
| 2021 | $4,588 | $57,428 | $12,479 | $44,949 |
| 2020 | $4,453 | $54,824 | $11,913 | $42,911 |
| 2019 | $4,317 | $52,223 | $11,348 | $40,875 |
| 2018 | $4,271 | $49,198 | $10,691 | $38,507 |
| 2017 | $4,167 | $46,510 | $10,107 | $36,403 |
| 2016 | $3,962 | $43,149 | $9,377 | $33,772 |
| 2015 | -- | $39,550 | $8,595 | $30,955 |
| 2014 | -- | $39,062 | $8,489 | $30,573 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,092 | $8,713 | $31,379 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bert Gor
-
Mayra Corona
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Mayra Corona
Corona Realty Company
(847) 754-8285
2 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Zach Bellizzi
Seller's Agent in 2021
Zach Bellizzi
Compass
(224) 600-0030
37 Total Sales
-
Gregory Dybas
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Gregory Dybas
Real Broker, LLC
(630) 880-4007
58 Total Sales
-
Raul Camacho
R
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Raul Camacho
Rayma Realty Inc.
68 Total Sales
-
German Hernandez
G
Seller's Agent in 2016
German Hernandez
Hercana Real Estate
(847) 912-3461
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12266519
APN: 06-15-254-003
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