$125,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2013

426 E Reader St Unit 426 Elburn, IL 60119

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
$130/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$92 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Attached Garage
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2021

Well maintained, move in ready condo. Location of unit maintains your privacy with the advantage of no outdoor maintenance. Gas fireplace in living room, hardwood floors in kitchen and dining room. New stainmaster carpeting with transferrable warranty throughout rest of the condo. Master bedroom includes dressing area with vanity sink. Full basement with laundry area. Patio overlooks expansive lawn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Le Duc

Century 21 Circle License #471009604 Listed on: 07/06/2013

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Zacher

Kettley & Co. Inc. - Batavia

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,559

Year Built

  • 1996

HOA Fees

  • $130 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,559

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Unit Floor Level: B
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1356
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment/Association Fees: 130
  • Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Self Managed

Schools

  • School District: 302
  • Elementary School: JOHN STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: KANELAND HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 302

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 4
  • Number Stories: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Falk Sandra K
Bought by
Sandra K Falk Living Trust and Falk
Current Estimated Value
$277,508

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 10, 2021
Sold by
Smith Nicole R
Bought by
Falk Sandra
Seller's Agent
Chris McGary
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Kopp
eXp Realty - Geneva
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
2.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2016
Closed on
Aug 29, 2016
Sold by
Arnold Cynthia A and Slowick Emily E
Bought by
Smith Nicole R
Seller's Agent
Lucy Mullarkey
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Konrad
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2016
Sold by
Arnold Cynthia A
Bought by
Arnold Cynthia A and Slowiak Emily E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Sold by
Mcmasters Dona M and Johnson Brenda K
Bought by
Arnold Cynthia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
Sold by
Herbst Donald K and Scalici Herbst Carolyn K
Bought by
Mcmasters Dona M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,400
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1997
Sold by
Richards Terry C
Bought by
Herbst Donald K and Scalici Herbst Carolyn K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $203,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $145,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $125,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $120,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $98,400 Balloon
Previous Owner $50,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Sold $203,000 +1.6% $150 / Sq Ft
10/24/2021 10/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale $199,900 +37.9% $147 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Sold $145,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
07/10/2016 07/10/16 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2016 07/08/16 For Sale $145,000 +16.0% $107 / Sq Ft
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Sold $125,000 -3.8% $92 / Sq Ft
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Price Changed $130,000 -3.7% $96 / Sq Ft
07/06/2013 07/06/13 For Sale $135,000 -- $100 / 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 $3,559 $79,120 $6,678 $72,442
2023 $3,830 $71,408 $6,027 $65,381
2022 $4,420 $58,216 $5,531 $52,685
2021 $4,718 $55,720 $5,294 $50,426
2020 $4,630 $54,414 $5,170 $49,244
2019 $4,629 $53,615 $5,094 $48,521
2018 $3,529 $41,559 $5,094 $36,465
2017 $3,526 $41,086 $5,036 $36,050
2016 $3,385 $38,698 $4,903 $33,795
2015 -- $38,061 $4,712 $33,349
2014 -- $49,713 $5,243 $44,470
2013 -- $49,713 $5,243 $44,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08386996

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-05-127-009