$280,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2023

273 College St Elgin, IL 60120

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,493 Sq Ft
4,948 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome home! This inviting 5 bedroom, 2 bath 2400 + sq ft. home has everything you are looking for! The first floor features a bright & comfortable living room with tons of natural light, separate formal dining room with hardwood floors throughout, kitchen counter space galore, AND a first-floor bedroom with full bath. Up the stairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space (the larger bedroom has a walk in!) Walk up to the Huge unfinished attic for storage and ready to be finished. Laundry & storage space are available in the unfinished basement. Outside, there is a 2 car driveway & a beautiful large yard perfect for gardening & entertaining, waiting for you to utilize! New windows, New AC wall units, and professionally water proofed the basement. Well maintained & move in ready! Not one to miss! Schedule a tour today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Davis

Inspire Realty Group LLC License #471020520 Listed on: 04/20/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Lee

RE/MAX Top Performers License #471004433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 4,948 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x75
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,493 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Larsen Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Queen Anne

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,286

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2493
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2493
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 284900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Unassigned, Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Larsen Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1136
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X75
  • 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: 5286.38
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Petty David and Petty Danielle
Bought by
Aurora Vineet
Seller's Agent
Christopher Davis
Inspire Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.72%
Views
154
Current Estimated Value
$323,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Outstanding Balance
$232,501
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,070

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
Mar 18, 2020
Sold by
Gonzalez Soledad Ivon
Bought by
Petty David and Petty Danielle
Seller's Agent
Kim DeVincentis
Capital Asset Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Davis
Inspire Realty Group LLC
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$186,405
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,495
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.34%
Original Mortgage
$177,084
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2012
Closed on
Feb 18, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Gonzalez Soledad Ivon
Seller's Agent
Kim DeVincentis
Capital Asset Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Donna Kosmas
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-11.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2011
Sold by
Becerra Flores Christina
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2007
Sold by
Obrien Hagen
Bought by
Becerra Flores Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2004
Sold by
Aguinaga Jose M and Aguinaga Debra J
Bought by
Obrien Hagen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,800
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1999
Sold by
Elgin Academy
Bought by
Aguinaga Jose M and Aguinaga Debra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,775
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 North American Title
Warranty Deed $186,500 Fidelity National Title
Special Warranty Deed $75,000 Greater Illinois Title Compa
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $210,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $181,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $116,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $179,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,084 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $144,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,604 FHA
Previous Owner $114,775 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $280,000 -1.7% $112 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $284,900 +52.8% $114 / Sq Ft
04/08/2020 04/08/20 Sold $186,405 -1.8% $75 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $189,900 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Rented $1,595 0.0% --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Under Contract -- -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Rent $1,595 +6.7% --
07/31/2016 07/31/16 Rented $1,495 0.0% --
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/15/2016 07/15/16 For Rent $1,495 0.0% --
02/28/2013 02/28/13 Sold $75,000 +7.3% $30 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2013 01/29/13 Price Changed $69,900 -12.5% $28 / Sq Ft
01/22/2013 01/22/13 Price Changed $79,900 -5.9% $32 / Sq Ft
01/22/2013 01/22/13 For Sale $84,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
01/12/2013 01/12/13 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2012 12/21/12 For Sale $84,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
12/13/2012 12/13/12 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2012 12/10/12 For Sale $84,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
10/10/2012 10/10/12 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Price Changed $84,900 -10.5% $34 / Sq Ft
09/06/2012 09/06/12 Price Changed $94,900 -9.8% $38 / Sq Ft
08/06/2012 08/06/12 For Sale $105,212 -- $42 / 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 $6,140 $84,726 $9,767 $74,959
2023 $5,843 $76,544 $8,824 $67,720
2022 $5,532 $69,795 $8,046 $61,749
2021 $5,286 $65,253 $7,522 $57,731
2020 $5,442 $59,670 $7,181 $52,489
2019 $5,309 $56,839 $6,840 $49,999
2018 $4,865 $49,107 $6,444 $42,663
2017 $4,775 $46,424 $6,092 $40,332
2016 $4,593 $43,069 $5,652 $37,417
2015 -- $39,477 $5,181 $34,296
2014 -- $38,990 $5,117 $33,873
2013 -- $46,154 $5,252 $40,902
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11763394

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-131-001