$306,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,264 Sq Ft
6,591 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2026

$242 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Charming vintage brick bungalow just minutes from downtown Elgin! This beautifully maintained home features original hardwood floors and rich natural woodwork throughout, blending timeless character with modern updates. The spacious living room showcases a classic wood-burning brick fireplace, flanked by mission-style built-in bookcases, while elegant oak crown molding flows seamlessly into the formal dining room. The main level is filled with natural light and has been freshly painted, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. You'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor. The kitchen offers charming vintage built-ins along with brand-new stainless steel appliances. An interior staircase leads to a large, floored attic perfect for future expansion or additional living space. The finished basement provides even more room to enjoy, featuring a spacious recreation area with a gas log fireplace, a third bedroom with a large walk-in closet, plus a utility room with workspace and an additional flex room. The fully finished basement also offers its own private entrance, making it ideal for potential in-law living. Relax outdoors on the welcoming front porch or unwind on the patio overlooking a peaceful yard, perfect for enjoying a delicious, juicy peach from your very own tree or picking fresh mint growing in the yard for all your favorite recipes. The property also includes a storage shed and a driveway with space for multiple vehicles (no garage). Ideally located near schools, downtown Elgin, the Metra station, and Wing Park. Home is being sold AS IS. Showings during the week are anytime after 2 and anytime on the weekend. Schedule your showing today. Multiple offers, Highest and best by today 04/26/2026 8:30pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Portillo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475205197 Listed on: 04/20/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Sotelo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475194516

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,460

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 6,591 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Abbott Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Washington Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,460

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

6,591 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1264
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2112
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2528
  • Attic: Dormer,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Abbott Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1513
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 132
  • 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: 5459.76
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lauren Burjan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Portillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
8.79%
Views
133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $260,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $130,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $82,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $306,000 +2.0% $242 / Sq Ft
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2026 04/20/26 For Sale $299,900 +15.3% $237 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $260,000 +8.8% $206 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $239,000 -- $189 / 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 $5,419 $67,715 $14,313 $53,402
2023 $5,215 $61,176 $12,931 $48,245
2022 $4,837 $55,782 $11,791 $43,991
2021 $4,653 $52,152 $11,024 $41,128
2020 $4,541 $49,787 $10,524 $39,263
2019 $4,429 $47,425 $10,025 $37,400
2018 $4,427 $44,778 $9,444 $35,334
2017 $4,354 $42,331 $8,928 $33,403
2016 $4,188 $39,272 $8,283 $30,989
2015 -- $35,996 $7,592 $28,404
2014 -- $35,551 $7,498 $28,053
2013 -- $36,489 $7,696 $28,793
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12623034

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-301-006

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