NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $203,000 - $247,928

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,214 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2021

Last sale price $141,700 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,612/month

2 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2021

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL OFFERS DUE BY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH AT NOON. SELLER WILL HAVE A RESPONSE AFTER THAT. Check out our Interactive 3D Tour! Fantastic opportunity to own a solid vintage home with a ton of potential! Home sits on a nice sized corner lot. Walk up a few steps to the inviting front porch. Foyer opens up to the large living room that flows into the dining room. One of the four bedrooms is on the main level along with a full bath with tile floors and tub/shower. Original hardwood floors under the carpeting throughout the house. Eat-in kitchen has Maple cabinetry, formica countertops, tile backsplash and separate pantry. Enclosed porch with two separate access doors to the house. This makes a great sunroom, family room or office! Head upstairs and find 3 additional bedrooms, all with wood under the carpet and one with a sink. There is a water closet on the second level with a toilet only. There is also easy access to the attic space - perfect for storage. Full, unfinished basement which includes the laundry area and utility sink - Washer & Dryer stay with the home. Detached 1.5 car garage with an automatic opener. Furnace and A/C replaced in 2015, Water Heater in 2019. Updated panel box with breakers. This is an Estate and is being sold AS IS. Owned by the same family since the 1920's. Conveniently located near Route 20, I-90, public transportation, city bus route, train station, parks, schools, downtown and Elgin Community College. Schedule your showing today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Kite

Keller Williams Infinity License #475132989 Listed on: 11/03/2021

Keller Williams Infinity

Co-Listed By

Sherry Landa

Keller Williams Infinity License #475167181

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Vargas

GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC. License #471003354

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,196

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,196

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MRD24695
  • Co List Office Phone: (630) 778-5800
  • Directions: Elgin Bypass to S State St, West on Adams St, North on Gertrude St. Home on corner of Gertrude and Oak st.
  • Lot Size: 103X72
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1214
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Type: Bonus Room, Sun Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowrie Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Junior High Dist: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School: Abbott Middle School

Lot Info

  • 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 Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4247.36
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2021
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Etter Michael D and Barbara J Etter Trust
Bought by
Lara Valdez Ma De La Lez
Seller's Agent
Amy Kite
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Monica Vargas
GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$141,700
Premium/Discount to List
$16,700
13.36%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$224,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,032
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2002
Sold by
Etter Donal E and Etter Barbara J
Bought by
Etter Barbara J and Barbara J Etter Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lara Valdez Ma De La Lez $142,000 Attorney
Etter Barbara J -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $141,700 +13.4% $117 / Sq Ft
11/06/2021 11/06/21 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2021 11/03/21 For Sale $125,000 -- $103 / 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 $4,196 $57,223 $14,365 $42,858
2022 $4,004 $52,177 $13,098 $39,079
2021 $4,352 $48,782 $12,246 $36,536
2020 $4,247 $46,570 $11,691 $34,879
2019 $4,143 $44,360 $11,136 $33,224
2018 $3,898 $39,431 $10,491 $28,940
2017 $3,834 $37,277 $9,918 $27,359
2016 $3,688 $34,583 $9,201 $25,382
2015 -- $31,699 $8,434 $23,265
2014 -- $31,308 $8,330 $22,978
2013 -- $32,134 $8,550 $23,584
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11256431

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-23-136-006