Seller's Agent in 2025
Melissa Dorchak
Innovated Realty Solutions
(630) 871-3000
1 in this area
118 Total Sales
408 E Lincoln Ave Hinckley, IL 60520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,872
Sq Ft
1910
Built
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- 1 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of November 2025Step back in time while enjoying today's comforts in this beautifully updated 1910 home! From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by the stunning original and newly refinished hardwood floors, craftsman-style trim and moulding, and striking leaded glass details that showcase the home's rich history. The main level offers a spacious living room, a formal dining room highlighted by an original bay window, and a large kitchen with ample cabinet storage, a center island, and direct access to the covered side porch with a charming swing-the perfect spot to unwind. This level also includes a full bathroom and convenient laundry closet. Upstairs, you'll find all bedrooms, plus a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, reading nook, or even a chic dressing room. A staircase leads to the attic, which can be finished to create additional living space. Recent updates ensure peace of mind, including a bathroom refresh in 2021, new furnace and A/C in 2024, freshly refinished porches in August 2025, and brand-new upstairs carpet installed in July 2025. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides both beauty and security for any pets, while the home's unbeatable location places you right across the street from the iconic Dairy Joy. With major upgrades already completed, this home is ready for its next chapter-offering the best of both worlds: historic charm and modern convenience.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Innovated Realty Solutions License #475184912 Listed on: 09/04/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,157
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Gravel Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,872 Sq Ft Home
- 2.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Schools
- Hinckley Big Rock Elementary Sch
- Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School
- Hinckley-Big Rock High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 4, 2025
Closed on
Oct 9, 2025
Sold by
Simms Robert and Simms Elizabeth
Bought by
Harkins Joseph and Harkins Jolene
Seller's Agent
Melissa Dorchak
Innovated Realty Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Wendi Sleezer
Swanson Real Estate
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.74%
Original Mortgage
$293,584
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Madden Bernard W
Bought by
Simms Robert and Simms Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Bernie Stefani
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Dale Lynn DeGenova
Coldwell Banker Gladstone
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.77%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Sold by
Franzen Lisa
Bought by
Madden Bernard W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 20, 2005
Sold by
Hoffman Lawrence E
Bought by
Idot
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Old Republic Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $155,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $150,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $293,584 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 | Sold | $299,000 | 0.0% | $160 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/04/2025 09/04/25 | For Sale | $299,000 | +92.9% | $160 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/03/2016 06/03/16 | Sold | $155,000 | -8.8% | $83 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/20/2016 05/20/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/18/2016 05/18/16 | For Sale | $169,900 | -- | $91 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,142 | $62,122 | $20,419 | $41,703 |
| 2023 | $3,741 | $56,603 | $18,605 | $37,998 |
| 2022 | $3,741 | $51,252 | $16,846 | $34,406 |
| 2021 | $3,845 | $49,083 | $16,133 | $32,950 |
| 2020 | $3,722 | $46,889 | $15,412 | $31,477 |
| 2019 | $3,666 | $46,101 | $15,153 | $30,948 |
| 2018 | $3,686 | $44,315 | $14,566 | $29,749 |
| 2017 | $3,525 | $41,696 | $13,705 | $27,991 |
| 2016 | $3,385 | $38,968 | $12,808 | $26,160 |
| 2015 | -- | $36,175 | $11,890 | $24,285 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,795 | $11,765 | $24,030 |
| 2013 | -- | $36,011 | $11,836 | $24,175 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Melissa Dorchak
-
Wendi Sleezer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Wendi Sleezer
Swanson Real Estate
(630) 486-6514
11 in this area
110 Total Sales
-
Bernie Stefani
B
Seller's Agent in 2016
Bernie Stefani
Elm Street REALTORS
(815) 751-7019
25 Total Sales
-
Dale Lynn DeGenova
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Dale Lynn DeGenova
Coldwell Banker Gladstone
(630) 674-4288
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12460452
APN: 15-14-326-014
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