331 Griswold St Elgin, IL 60123
Southwest Elgin NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,017/month
Highlights
- Home Theater
- Property is near a park
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Stove
- Recreation Room
- 1-minute walk to Ryerson Park
About This Home
GORGEOUS WEST-SIDE PLAQUED PAINTED LADY WITH FOUR LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE. BUILT IN 1893 FOR A&A KROGSRUD, AN EMPLOYEE OF ELGINS WATCH CO. THIS HOME HAS BEEN MODERNIZED WHILE KEEPING THE ORIGINAL FEATURES. ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS AND MILLWORK TROUGHOUT, PILLARS, CROWN, POCKET DOORS, OPEN STAIRCASE AND STAINED GLASS ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES. WRAP AROUND FRONT PORCH WITH SEPARATE DOOR FROM DINING ROOM. LIBRARY ROOM WITH COMPLETE FLOOR TO CEILING BOOKSHELVES ON ALL WALLS. FAMILY ROOM WITH WB FIREPLACE AND PICTURE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING YARD. FRONT AND REAR STAIRCASES TO BOTH 2ND LEVEL AND BASEMENT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS AND GRANITE COUNTERS. FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH MEDIA ROOM/WET BAR, BATH AND CELLAR DOOR. MASTER SUITE ON 3RD LEVEL WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, THREE SKYLIGHTS, SITTING ROOM, WALK-IN CLOSET, TURRET ROOM WITH WHIRLPOOL BATH. UPDATED KITCHEN AND ALL FIVE BATHS UPDATED. HOME HAS NEWER WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, NEWER ROOF (2020), UPDATED PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, 2 GFA FURNACES WITH CENTRAL AIR, RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM AND ADDT'L INSULATION INSTALLED.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,255
Year Built
- Built in 1893
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 64 x 132
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Shake Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,069 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Library
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- Sewing Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Location
- Property is near a park
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- No Cooling
- Two Heating Systems
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7,256 | $90,664 | $17,499 | $73,165 |
| 2023 | $6,300 | $81,908 | $15,809 | $66,099 |
| 2022 | $5,956 | $74,686 | $14,415 | $60,271 |
| 2021 | $5,694 | $69,826 | $13,477 | $56,349 |
| 2020 | $6,549 | $77,809 | $12,866 | $64,943 |
| 2019 | $6,362 | $74,118 | $12,256 | $61,862 |
| 2018 | $6,310 | $69,824 | $11,546 | $58,278 |
| 2017 | $6,172 | $66,009 | $10,915 | $55,094 |
| 2016 | $5,891 | $61,238 | $10,126 | $51,112 |
| 2015 | -- | $56,130 | $9,281 | $46,849 |
| 2014 | -- | $55,437 | $9,166 | $46,271 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,900 | $9,408 | $47,492 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Price Changed | $459,900 | -4.2% | $113 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Price Changed | $479,900 | -4.0% | $118 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $499,900 | -4.8% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $129 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $88,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Warranty Deed | $189,000 | First American Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Ticor Title Ins Co 1998 | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $68,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $214,000 | First American Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $251,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Warranty Deed | $203,000 | Ticor Title Insurance | |
| Warranty Deed | $160,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $171,120 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $251,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $182,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $152,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12407164
APN: 06-23-232-007
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