$205,617
SOLD AUG 16, 2024

325 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,769 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Den
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2024

Investor Special! You don't want to miss this opportunity to own a home in this beautiful neighborhood! Fix it up for some sweat equity or it could be a great rental property. Home has 3 spacious bedrooms plus an office and 1.1 baths. Also featured is a large family room with a gas log fireplace and a large fenced in back yard. Close to wing park and lots of shopping amenities. So much potential here. All personal items will be removed before closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Foote

Compass License #475138703 Listed on: 07/25/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Lisa Bucaro

Compass License #475179811

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Ignacio Bustelo

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475186087

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,769 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Den

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,519

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1769
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 215000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 1X1
  • 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: 6519
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Nov 26, 2024
Sold by
170 S Porter Llc
Bought by
Scianna Vince
Seller's Agent
Juan Ignacio Bustelo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gina Lepore
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$297,500
Sold Price
$297,500
Total Days on Market
0
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$305,131

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,631
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%
Original Mortgage
$246,705
Outstanding Balance
$245,566
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$54,969

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Aug 9, 2024
Sold by
Kerber Child Trust and Kerber Michael R
Bought by
170 S Porter Llc
Seller's Agent
Amy Foote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Juan Ignacio Bustelo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$205,617
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,383
-4.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
274.07%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2009
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Kerber Michael R and Kerber Child Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2008
Sold by
Gonzalez Jose L
Bought by
Us Bank Na and Mastr Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
Sold by
Bates Timothy J and Bates Carol J
Bought by
Gonzalez Jose and Gonzalez Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
10%
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 $297,500 Fidelity National Title
Deed $206,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $67,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $135,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $246,705 FHA
Previous Owner $185,000 Construction
Previous Owner $11,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $195,500 Balloon
Previous Owner $10,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $157,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $8,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $108,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Sold $297,500 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $297,500 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Price Changed $297,500 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $297,500 +44.7% $168 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $205,617 -4.4% $116 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $215,000 -- $122 / 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 $7,028 $82,450 $18,619 $63,831
2022 $6,519 $75,180 $16,977 $58,203
2021 $6,271 $70,288 $15,872 $54,416
2020 $6,120 $67,100 $15,152 $51,948
2019 $5,970 $63,917 $14,433 $49,484
2018 $5,953 $60,214 $13,597 $46,617
2017 $5,855 $56,924 $12,854 $44,070
2016 $5,632 $52,810 $11,925 $40,885
2015 -- $48,405 $10,930 $37,475
2014 -- $47,807 $10,795 $37,012
2013 -- $49,068 $11,080 $37,988
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12125875

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-108-004