NOT LISTED FOR SALE

290 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $254,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2019

Last sale price $159,900 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,720/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2019

Diamond in the rough ! Absolutely charming vintage style home awaiting new owner.Main level offers 2 bedrooms with large enclosed heated porch with direct access to huge partially finished attic. Full finished basement with extra closet space & large recreation room plus bonus room/possible bedroom/ with newly remodeled full bath. Nice corner lot with large patio. Side drive .Perfect in town location : close to downtown, Metra Station and x-ways. Home needs some TLC but its priced accordingly. Due to estate sale home sells AS-IS. Seller can close ASAP.

Last Listed By

Joanna Obara

RE/MAX City License #475119894 Listed on: 02/06/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,202

Year Built

  • 1929

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,202

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1929
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Finished, Interior Stair
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 08X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Bonus, Loft, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 26X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 14X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1247
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.1288

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66X85
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0614151010

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2285.72

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2019
Closed on
Mar 20, 2019
Sold by
Itrich Lori and Estate Of William Lynch
Bought by
Anstiss Conor
Seller's Agent
Joanna Obara
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Nicola Heath
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$244,714

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$151,905
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Danielson Robert E and Danielson Carol E
Bought by
Lynch William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000
Sold by
Knott Brian W and Knott Patricia
Bought by
Danielson Robert E and Danielson Carol E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
7.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1999
Sold by
Ekblad Ann C
Bought by
Knott Brian W and Knott Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1999
Sold by
Ekblad Ann C
Bought by
Ekblad Ann C and Ann C Ekblad Trust

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
Anstiss Conor $240,000 Attorney
Lynch William C $174,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Danielson Robert E $110,000 --
Knott Brian W $91,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Ekblad Ann C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Anstiss Conor P $151,500
Closed Anstiss Conor $151,905
Previous Owner Lynch William C $124,000
Previous Owner Lynch William C $51,800
Previous Owner Lynch William C $120,000
Previous Owner Danielson Robert E $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Sold $159,900 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
02/17/2019 02/17/19 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2019 02/06/19 For Sale $159,900 -- $128 / 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
2023 $4,202 $57,297 $15,466 $41,831
2022 $4,010 $52,245 $14,102 $38,143
2021 $3,823 $48,845 $13,184 $35,661
2020 $3,706 $46,630 $12,586 $34,044
2019 $3,121 $44,418 $11,989 $32,429
2018 $2,197 $41,844 $11,294 $30,550
2017 $2,286 $39,558 $10,677 $28,881
2016 $2,370 $36,699 $9,905 $26,794
2015 -- $33,638 $9,079 $24,559
2014 -- $33,223 $8,967 $24,256
2013 -- $34,100 $9,204 $24,896
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10266493

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-151-010