$430,000

271 Valley Forge Ave South Elgin, IL 60177

Estimated payment $3,246/month

Total Views 1,447
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,348 Sq Ft
$183 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • 3-minute walk to Jim Hansen Park

About This Home

Welcome to 271 Valley Forge Ave, a lovingly maintained 4-bedroom (plus main-floor office/5th bedroom option) home set on a beautiful lot in the sought-after Wildmeadow community! Offering over 3,700 total square feet-including 2,348 square feet above grade and a 1,377-square-foot unfinished English basement-this bright and airy home perfectly blends comfort and functionality. The heart of the home is the expanded eat-in kitchen, featuring abundant cabinet and counter space, and seamless access to the backyard deck-ideal for morning coffee or summer gatherings. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the family room, where a gas-start, wood-burning fireplace creates a warm and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. The main level also boasts a dramatic formal living and dining room with soaring cathedral ceilings, plus a versatile private office/den behind French doors-perfect for today's remote work needs or easily converted into a fifth bedroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a private en-suite bath with dual sinks. Three additional generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second floor. Located just moments from Concord Park, Randall Road shopping, dining, and the Fox River's scenic hiking and biking trails, this home offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and convenience. Major updates include a new water heater (2024), new HVAC system (2023), and newer roof (2018). Don't miss the opportunity to make this Wildmeadow gem your own!

Listing Agent

Kimberly Osko

Baird & Warner - Barrington License #475172174

Baird & Warner - Barrington

Co-Listing Agent

Maya Kruzolek

Baird & Warner License #475210286

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77.00 x 130.00
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Clinton Elementary School
  • Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • South Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Wildmeadow Subdivision, Bluebird Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,345

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Wildmeadow
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2348
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2348
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2348
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1377
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Over 3,700 total square feet-including 2,348 square feet above grade and a 1,377-square-foot unfinished English basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3725
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1377
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 840
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1508
  • Door Features: 6 Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: All,Screens,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 430000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Clinton Elementary School
  • High School: South Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 77.00 X 130.00
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10345
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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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 $10,345 $131,308 $25,582 $105,726
2022 $9,787 $119,730 $23,326 $96,404
2021 $9,226 $111,939 $21,808 $90,131
2020 $8,955 $106,863 $20,819 $86,044
2019 $8,632 $101,793 $19,831 $81,962
2018 $8,473 $95,895 $18,682 $77,213
2017 $8,061 $90,655 $17,661 $72,994
2016 $7,688 $84,104 $16,385 $67,719
2015 -- $77,089 $15,018 $62,071
2014 -- $62,968 $14,833 $48,135
2013 -- $64,629 $15,224 $49,405
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $430,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Joint Tenancy Deed $187,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $140,500 Unknown
Closed $149,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12336890

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-34-482-007