NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 N Melrose Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $252,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 20, 2015

Last sale price $137,000

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,730/month

58 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2015

Beautiful Bungalow that has a great open floor plan. Offers brand new Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, SS appliances, Ceramic tile floor, Carpet, and Plumbing. Bathroom on main level was remodeled. Freshly painted throughout. Wont last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Padron

Associates Realty License #475156478 Listed on: 06/24/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Israel Ballesteros

REMAX Horizon

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,435

Year Built

  • 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,621

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,435

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Main Level
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Main Level

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0615406010

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3423.61

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2015
Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Padron Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Osorio Raymundo
Seller's Agent
Michael Padron
Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Israel Ballesteros
REMAX Horizon
List Price
$142,500
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-3.86%
Total Days on Market
58
Current Estimated Value
$243,157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$133,536
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2014
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Villegas Beatriz and Porras Leonardo
Bought by
Padron Enterprises Inc
Seller's Agent
Ignacio Alvarez
Class REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Michael Padron
Associates Realty
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$58,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-3.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
477.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2005
Sold by
Garcia Roberto
Bought by
Villegas Beatriz

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,800
Interest Rate
7.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2003
Sold by
Cantor Emilio and Cantor Jamie
Bought by
Garcia Roberto

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Barkocy David J and Barkocy Deanna L
Bought by
Cantor Emilio and Cantor Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,980
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1999
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Barkocy David J and Barkocy Deanna L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,800
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1998
Sold by
Angeles Mary and Christiansen Eric
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Osorio Raymundo $137,000 Acquest Title Services Llc
Padron Enterprises Inc $58,000 Fidelity National Title
Villegas Beatriz $171,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Garcia Roberto -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Cantor Emilio $145,000 --
Barkocy David J $84,000 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Osorio Raymundo $20,585
Open Osorio Raymundo $140,109
Closed Osorio Raymundo $133,536
Previous Owner Villegas Beatrice $167,265
Previous Owner Villegas Beatriz $136,800
Previous Owner Cantor Emilio $144,504
Previous Owner Cantor Emilio $142,980
Previous Owner Barkocy David J $16,000
Previous Owner Barkocy David J $20,000
Previous Owner Barkocy David J $79,800
Closed Villegas Beatriz $34,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Sold $137,000 -3.9% --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $142,500 0.0% --
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $142,500 0.0% --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $142,500 +145.7% --
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Sold $58,000 -3.2% --
10/11/2014 10/11/14 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 For Sale $59,900 -- --
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
2023 $4,435 $60,574 $12,931 $47,643
2022 $4,226 $55,233 $11,791 $43,442
2021 $4,030 $51,170 $11,024 $40,146
2020 $3,908 $48,850 $10,524 $38,326
2019 $3,786 $46,533 $10,025 $36,508
2018 $3,523 $41,635 $9,444 $32,191
2017 $3,431 $39,360 $8,928 $30,432
2016 $3,255 $36,516 $8,283 $28,233
2015 -- $33,470 $7,592 $25,878
2014 -- $33,057 $7,498 $25,559
2013 -- $33,929 $7,696 $26,233
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08963789

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-406-010