Monica Vargas
GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
(224) 246-8148
181 Total Sales
9 in Near West Elgin
$110K - $280K Price Range
256 Walnut Ave Elgin, IL 60123
Near West Elgin Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
--
Sq Ft
8,276
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Corner Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Forced Air Heating System
- Screened Porch
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Ryerson Park
About This Home
As of October 2021Super cute and unique 2 Unit home with R/B Zoning in the heart of Elgin. Run your small business and live out of the main level consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and eat-in kitchen. The Second unit upstairs has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and complete kitchen with private entrance, ideal for a rental or in-law arrangement. Full basement with washer and dryer. Detached 2 car garage. Currently Zoned Residential Business. Can be reverted back to a full residential zoned 2 unit and convert the office to a 3rd bedroom master. Fenced yard and detached 2 car garage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping/dining/entertainment, Fox River, Central Park, Downtown Elgin, and easy access to Interstate, metra, and public bus.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634 Listed on: 07/31/2021
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,796
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 68x126
- Fenced Yard
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Home Security
- Storm Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Lowrie Elementary School
- Abbott Middle School
- Larkin High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 31, 2021
Closed on
Oct 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
List Price
$249,500
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-4.61%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Near West Elgin, IL
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Monica Vargas
-
Dawn Larsen
Dawn Larsen
Baird & Warner
(386) 888-4346
144 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$200,000 Price
-
Juana Fuentes
Juana Fuentes
Exclusive Living, Inc
(224) 255-4532
76 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$209,900 Price
-
Elizabeth Goodchild
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(224) 479-1826
484 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$290,000 Price
-
Ken Bruderle
Ken Bruderle
Responds QuicklySuperior Homes Realty
(224) 347-7415
54 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$355,000 Price
-
Ernestina Preciado
Ernestina Preciado
RE/MAX 10
(708) 998-4209
167 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$299,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $238,000 | Chicago Title Land Trust Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,494 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2021 10/08/21 | Sold | $238,000 | -4.6% | -- |
| 08/26/2021 08/26/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2021 07/31/21 | For Sale | $249,500 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,853 | $102,935 | $32,192 | $70,743 |
| 2024 | $7,853 | $94,810 | $29,651 | $65,159 |
| 2023 | $7,302 | $85,653 | $26,787 | $58,866 |
| 2022 | $6,772 | $78,101 | $24,425 | $53,676 |
| 2021 | $4,692 | $73,019 | $22,836 | $50,183 |
| 2020 | $4,796 | $69,707 | $21,800 | $47,907 |
| 2019 | $4,911 | $66,400 | $20,766 | $45,634 |
| 2018 | $5,097 | $62,553 | $19,563 | $42,990 |
| 2017 | $5,409 | $63,586 | $19,886 | $43,700 |
| 2016 | $9,040 | $84,758 | $20,053 | $64,705 |
| 2015 | -- | $77,688 | $18,380 | $59,308 |
| 2014 | -- | $50,505 | $18,513 | $31,992 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,837 | $19,001 | $32,836 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Sarah Leonard
Seller's Agent in 2021
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
(224) 239-3966
8 in this area
2,621 Total Sales
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Jacquelyn Theisen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Jacquelyn Theisen
@ Properties
(847) 778-2636
5 in this area
107 Total Sales
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Paul Bednar
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
(847) 987-7526
6 in this area
64 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11174954
APN: 06-23-228-008
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