$424,900
SOLD MAY 16, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,920 Sq Ft
6,273 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$108 Per Sq Ft

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

Own a piece of history! This stunning Queen Anne-style home, built in 1887, boasts over 3,000 square feet of charm. Located in Elgin's Historic District, it was originally constructed for Edward and Cordelia Barclay. The home was featured in the 2016 Elgin Historic House Tour & won the prestigious 2015 Grand Prize award from Chicago Paint & Coatings for "Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies!" The home features 10-foot ceilings & an open first floor, showcasing meticulously restored original details such as hardwood floors, plaster crown molding, ceiling medallions, fireplace mantels w/ Victorian tile, stained glass, baseboards, & intricate doorway trim. Step through the front vestibule, featuring original encaustic tiles, into the grand formal foyer. The winding staircase, a true highlight, showcases intricate railings & beautiful stained-glass windows. This space also includes an original fireplace, a charming nook, & leads into the spacious living room, which boasts an original ceiling light & large bright windows. The cozy family room, w/ original chandelier & intricate fireplace has pocket door entry to fourth bedroom suite w/ attached full bath, clawfoot tub & vanity w/ granite top. The separate dining room seamlessly flows into a beautifully updated kitchen featuring a large island, all stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a spacious butler's pantry, & French door access to a paver patio. From the kitchen, you can head upstairs to the second-floor laundry or downstairs to the full, unfinished basement, which includes a utility sink, workbench, and storage cabinets. Primary bedroom is large & comfortable w/ adjacent sitting room & generous closet space. Down the hall find two additional bedrooms, & a full bath w/ heated marble floors & double vanity w/ granite countertop. Outside, relax on one of two covered porches. Updated electrical, plumbing, kitchen, baths, zoned central air conditioning, boiler (2009), roof (2014), maintenance free turf grass area, brick paver patio, & driveway. Walking distance from downtown, Metra, library, fitness center, bike trail, schools and more! Don't miss out on this exquisite one-of-a-kind historic home! You will not be disappointed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya Pearson

Royal Family Real Estate License #475134477 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Royal Family Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cooper Kerins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475201430

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 6,273 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Fireplace in Grand Entry Hall
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ronald D O'neal Elementary Schoo
  • Larsen Middle School
  • Central School Program High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,547

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

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: 1887
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
  • LivingArea: 3920
  • Room Type: Attic, Tandem Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Sitting Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Grand Entry Hall
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Door Features: French Doors,Storm Door(s),Lever Style Door Handles,Panel Door(s),Pocket Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Driveway, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Central School Program
  • Middle/Junior School: Larsen Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.144
  • Lot Dimensions: 6270
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6547
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Lee Family Trust and Lee Thomas G
Bought by
Kerins Kelly
Seller's Agent
Tanya Pearson
Royal Family Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cooper Kerins
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$424,900
Views
259
Current Estimated Value
$419,856

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,044
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.85%
Original Mortgage
$382,410
Outstanding Balance
$381,115
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,741

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2019
Sold by
Lee Thomas G and Lee Maureen A
Bought by
Lee Thomas G and Lee Maureen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Lee Thomas G and Lee Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2008
Sold by
Linderman Christopher
Bought by
Us Bank Na and Bnc Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2006
Sold by
Davey Joseph D and Davey Heidi
Bought by
Linderman Christopher and Linderman Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Interest Rate
8.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2000
Sold by
Koko Theresa A and Koko James W
Bought by
Davey Joseph D and Davey Heidi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
8.31%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1995
Sold by
Elgin Academy
Bought by
Koko James W and Koko Theresa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
8.37%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $425,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Special Warranty Deed $195,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $291,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $193,000 --
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $382,410 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $291,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $145,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $103,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $424,900 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $424,900 -- $108 / 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 $6,940 $102,723 $13,956 $88,767
2023 $6,547 $92,802 $12,608 $80,194
2022 $6,384 $84,619 $11,496 $73,123
2021 $6,077 $79,113 $10,748 $68,365
2020 $5,602 $72,418 $10,261 $62,157
2019 $5,415 $68,982 $9,774 $59,208
2018 $5,262 $59,224 $9,208 $50,016
2017 $5,141 $55,988 $8,705 $47,283
2016 $4,900 $51,942 $8,076 $43,866
2015 -- $47,609 $7,402 $40,207
2014 -- $47,022 $7,311 $39,711
2013 -- $55,455 $7,504 $47,951
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12293544

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-176-001