Gary Grossman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 628-7003
152 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$178,000 Price
261 Perry St Elgin, IL 60123
Near West Elgin Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
904
Sq Ft
1883
Built
Highlights
- Formal Dining Room
- Crown Molding
- Living Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Patio
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of January 2026Hurry! Absolutely adorable! Excellent West side location with quick access to train or I-90! Nice level deep lot! Covered front porch - perfect for summer nights! Spacious living room with tons of natural light! Very functional eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry and enough room for a small table! All appliances stay! Separate formal dining room or flex room with double door entry with transom above and crown molding! Gracious size bedrooms! Full bath with claw foot tub! 10' ceilings! Large unfinished basement perfect for storage! PermaSeal installed in basement for peace of mind! Outside back patio great for all your lawn furniture! Shared driveway and shared garage! (Garage partitioned off) New washer 2025! New furnace & central air! Some exterior work needed but solid house! Being sold as is condition! Make an offer!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,441
Year Built
- Built in 1883
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 33x149
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Shared Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 904 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Range
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 6, 2025
Closed on
Jan 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.33%
Views
133
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,728
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.63%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Outstanding Balance
$163,196
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,532
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2001
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
$106,500
Interest Rate
7.03%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Near West Elgin, IL
-
Gary Grossman
-
Larry Hines
Larry Hines
RE/MAX Horizon
(224) 864-9728
87 Total Sales
3 in Near West Elgin
$160K - $880K Price Range
-
Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
516 Total Sales
9 in Near West Elgin
$4 - $400K Price Range
-
Monica Vargas
Monica Vargas
GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
(224) 246-8148
179 Total Sales
9 in Near West Elgin
$110K - $280K Price Range
-
Dawn Larsen
Dawn Larsen
Baird & Warner
(386) 888-4346
143 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$200,000 Price
-
Juana Fuentes
Juana Fuentes
Exclusive Living, Inc
(224) 255-4532
78 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$209,900 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $205,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $116,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $164,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $92,880 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $106,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 01/09/26 | Sold | $205,000 | -2.3% | $227 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | For Sale | $209,900 | 0.0% | $232 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2025 10/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | Price Changed | $209,900 | -4.5% | $232 / Sq Ft |
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | For Sale | $219,900 | -- | $243 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,614 | $55,365 | $11,227 | $44,138 |
| 2024 | $3,614 | $50,995 | $10,341 | $40,654 |
| 2023 | $3,245 | $46,070 | $9,342 | $36,728 |
| 2022 | $3,122 | $42,008 | $8,518 | $33,490 |
| 2021 | $2,969 | $39,275 | $7,964 | $31,311 |
| 2020 | $2,872 | $37,494 | $7,603 | $29,891 |
| 2019 | $2,775 | $35,715 | $7,242 | $28,473 |
| 2018 | $2,575 | $32,041 | $6,822 | $25,219 |
| 2017 | $2,498 | $30,290 | $6,449 | $23,841 |
| 2016 | $2,357 | $28,101 | $5,983 | $22,118 |
| 2015 | -- | $25,757 | $5,484 | $20,273 |
| 2014 | -- | $25,439 | $5,416 | $20,023 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,110 | $5,559 | $20,551 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bob Wisdom
Seller's Agent in 2026
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX
(847) 695-8348
10 in this area
604 Total Sales
-
Joseph Durante
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Joseph Durante
RE/MAX
(630) 207-2480
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12483387
APN: 06-23-204-003
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