NOT LISTED FOR SALE

331 Griswold St Elgin, IL 60123

Southwest Elgin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $401,000 - $446,184

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,069 Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 14, 2026

Last sale price $420,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,897 / mo

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Property is near park
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Recreation Room
  • 1-minute walk to Ryerson Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Henrikson

RE/MAX Horizon License #475091643 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Goodchild

Realty of America License #471009852

Realty of America

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 Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,069 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Cathedral 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

Finished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,255

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 4069
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Foyer, Office, Library, Recreation Room, Game Room, Media Room, Sewing Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5346
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: TOWNSHIP RECORDS DO NOT INCLUDE THE 3RD FLR SF
  • Total Sq Ft: 5346
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Shake Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 X 132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7255
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Jan 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ben Henrikson
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-20%
Views
447
Current Estimated Value
$424,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,296
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Outstanding Balance
$399,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,296

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,120
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,000
Interest Rate
8.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,700
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$420,000 None Listed On Document
$88,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
$189,000 First American Title
-- Ticor Title Ins Co 1998
$68,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
-- None Available
$214,000 First American Title
-- None Available
$251,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
$203,000 Ticor Title Insurance
$160,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $399,000
Previous Owner $171,120
Previous Owner $251,000
Previous Owner $182,700
Previous Owner $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Sold $420,000 -8.7% $103 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Pending -- -- --
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
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ben Henrikson

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Ben Henrikson

    RE/MAX

    (847) 931-7500

    6 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Ben Henrikson
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  • Elizabeth Goodchild

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Elizabeth Goodchild

    Realty of America

    (847) 691-2976

    1 in this area

    511 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Goodchild
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  • Gus Gates

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Gus Gates

    Realty of America

    (847) 323-6887

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Gus Gates
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12407164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-23-232-007

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60123 Southwest Elgin

331 Griswold St, Elgin, IL

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