$117,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2015

397 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,106 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Ranch Style House
  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2024

Lovely 1 story ranch sits picture perfect on a corner lot in Elgin with front wood deck. Modern kitchen has breakfast bar, tiled back splash plus ceramic flooring. Very striking dining room with large picture window and shining hardwood floors. Full unfinished basement has 1/2 bath and workshop. Central air. Detached 2 car garage. Sold As-Is. Taxes 100%. Special Addendums required after offer is accepted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Mueller

Tanis Group Realty License #471006369

Last Buyer's Agent

Ray Watson

RE/MAX All Pro License #475091350

RE/MAX All Pro

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,218

Year Built

  • 1921

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,218

Year Built

1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X20, On Level: Main Level
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1106
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.2418

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 77 X 130
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0614104001

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3584.54

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2024
Closed on
Mar 22, 2024
Sold by
Palarz Amanda and Palarz David Michael
Bought by
Garnica Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Dina House
Brokerocity Inc
Buyer's Agent
Esther Zamudio
Zamudio Realty Group
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.81%
Total Days on Market
16
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$277,004

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,004
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.78%
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2014
Closed on
Dec 5, 2014
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Palarz Amanda
Seller's Agent
Joseph Mueller
Tanis Group Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ray Watson
RE/MAX All Pro
List Price
$107,900
Sold Price
$117,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
8.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.73%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2014
Sold by
Wiltberger Jeffery J and Wiltberger Erica M
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Sundstrom Earl I
Bought by
Wiltberger Jeffery J and Wiltberger Erica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,700
Interest Rate
7.18%

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Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $117,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- Servicelink
Warranty Deed $146,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $6,000 New Conventional
Open $261,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $93,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $45,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $154,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $38,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $19,235 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $9,170 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $138,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Sold $275,000 +5.8% $249 / Sq Ft
02/24/2024 02/24/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 For Sale $259,900 +122.1% $235 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $117,000 +8.4% $106 / Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2014 10/27/14 For Sale $107,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,218 $69,216 $21,099 $48,117
2022 $4,952 $63,113 $19,239 $43,874
2021 $4,729 $59,006 $17,987 $41,019
2020 $4,590 $56,330 $17,171 $39,159
2019 $4,451 $53,657 $16,356 $37,301
2018 $4,404 $50,548 $15,408 $35,140
2017 $4,298 $47,786 $14,566 $33,220
2016 $4,088 $44,332 $13,513 $30,819
2015 -- $40,634 $12,386 $28,248
2014 -- $40,132 $12,233 $27,899
2013 -- $41,191 $12,556 $28,635
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08762186

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-104-001