NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Watch St Elgin, IL 60120

Elgin National Watch Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $153,000 - $243,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,033 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 18, 2014

Last sale price $35,000 $34 Per Sq Ft

Est. 457% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,352 / mo

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Porch
  • Southern Exposure
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

As of February 2014

MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATION. HIGHEST AND BEST BY 3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014. THIS FREDDIE MAC HOMESTEPS PROPERTY IS A SWEAT EQUITY SPECIAL. CLASSICAL 3BR/1.5BA HOME BUILT IN THE 1880'S HAS CHARM AND NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO IT'S ORIGINAL BEAUTY. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CITY OF ELGIN REQUIRED REPAIRS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Wright

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475131980 Listed on: 12/27/2013

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Raul Camacho

Rayma Realty Inc. License #471016784

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1889

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Side Driveway

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • North or South Exposure
  • Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1889

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1889
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1889

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Other, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1033

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.136

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Side Drive

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66X90
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0624128001

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2519.92

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2013
Closed on
Feb 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Wright
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Raul Camacho
Rayma Realty Inc.
List Price
$34,900
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.29%
Current Estimated Value
$195,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,121
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2007
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
$11,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 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
$110,269
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2003
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
$39,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$35,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
-- None Available
-- Acquest Title Services Llc
$112,000 Multiple
$60,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $11,000
Previous Owner $110,269
Previous Owner $39,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2014 02/18/14 Sold $35,000 +0.3% $34 / Sq Ft
01/29/2014 01/29/14 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2013 12/27/13 For Sale $34,900 -- $34 / 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 $3,664 $53,778 $10,465 $43,313
2023 $3,460 $48,584 $9,454 $39,130
2022 $3,321 $44,300 $8,620 $35,680
2021 $3,160 $41,417 $8,059 $33,358
2020 $2,921 $38,023 $7,694 $30,329
2019 $2,822 $36,219 $7,329 $28,890
2018 $2,535 $31,637 $6,904 $24,733
2017 $2,459 $29,909 $6,527 $23,382
2016 $2,319 $27,747 $6,055 $21,692
2015 -- $25,433 $5,550 $19,883
2014 -- $25,119 $5,481 $19,638
2013 -- $29,339 $5,626 $23,713
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Wright

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Wright

    Keller Williams Premiere Properties

    (773) 733-1888

    128 Total Sales

    John Wright
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Raul Camacho

    Rayma Realty Inc.

    3 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Raul Camacho
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08508574

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-24-128-001

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60120 Elgin National Watch Historic District

253 Watch St, Elgin, IL

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