NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Valley Forge Ave South Elgin, IL 60177

Estimated Value: $367,000 - $382,300

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,244 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2022

Last sale price $305,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,645/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Steam Shower
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Jim Hansen Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Welcome Home! Ranch living at its best in this well loved property, featuring a full wet bar in the basement, steam room shower, granite countertops throughout and hardwood floors. Spacious backyard with large patio for entertaining & decorative shed for garden goodies. Concord on the Fox Subdivision offers walking distance to parks, baseball fields and a close knit community feel. Come check it out, this won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Madoch

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475140142 Listed on: 11/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475131785

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,114

Year Built

  • 1989

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Steam Shower
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Dining Room

Finished Basement

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,114

Year Built

1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1 Story
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Directions: Rt 31 S of Lake St to Concord W to Valley Forge N to home
  • Lot Size: 77X130
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Concord on the Fox
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1989

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1244
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: 6 Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
  • Dining Room Type: Walk In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4566.92
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2021
Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Class Linda and Henning Russell V
Bought by
Reed Jennifer D
Seller's Agent
Tracy Madoch
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Whitney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold Price
$305,000
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$374,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$289,750
Outstanding Balance
$267,586
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,239

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2004
Sold by
Henning Bertha A
Bought by
Henning Russell and Rusell V Henning Revicable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2004
Sold by
Henning Russell V
Bought by
Henning Russell and The Russell V Henning Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1994
Sold by
Henning Russell V
Bought by
Henning Russell and Henning Bertha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1994
Sold by
Schmidt Mary E and Henning Russell V
Bought by
Henning Russell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reed Jennifer D $305,000 Attorney
Henning Russell -- --
Henning Russell -- --
Henning Russell -- --
Henning Russell -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reed Jennifer D $289,750
Previous Owner Henning Russell $160,500
Previous Owner Henning Russell $169,400
Previous Owner Henning Russell $175,000
Previous Owner Henning Russel $175,000
Previous Owner Henning Russel $130,000
Previous Owner Henning Russell $95,000
Previous Owner Henning Russell $80,000
Previous Owner Henning Russell $50,000
Previous Owner Henning Russell $70,000
Previous Owner Henning Russell $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2022 01/07/22 Sold $305,000 -1.3% $245 / Sq Ft
11/20/2021 11/20/21 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2021 11/18/21 For Sale -- -- --
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2021 11/15/21 For Sale $309,000 -- $248 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,114 $98,146 $24,425 $73,721
2023 $6,768 $88,667 $22,066 $66,601
2022 $6,441 $80,849 $20,120 $60,729
2021 $5,625 $75,588 $18,811 $56,777
2020 $4,567 $69,579 $17,958 $51,621
2019 $4,635 $66,278 $17,106 $49,172
2018 $4,848 $62,438 $16,115 $46,323
2017 $4,573 $59,026 $15,234 $43,792
2016 $4,308 $54,760 $14,133 $40,627
2015 -- $50,192 $12,954 $37,238
2014 -- $49,572 $12,794 $36,778
2013 -- $50,879 $13,131 $37,748
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11270196

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-34-430-001