NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $259,000 - $303,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2023

Last sale price $255,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,978/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Channing Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Turn of the Century Four Square for sale!! This Beautiful vintage home features that relaxing dream front porch! Great to unwind all Spring, Summer and Fall. When you enter the home through front door, you will be walking into a large 12X8 Foyer! Great to greet your guest or for those lingering front door goodbyes!! The living room and dining room have lots of windows that let the sunshine pour in!! The dining room has sliding glass doors that will lead you out to the huge outdoor deck! Enjoy a cup of Joe in the cute breakfast nook located in the spacious kitchen. The kitchen has a 2nd stair case that takes you to the 2nd floor right next to the 4th bedroom. The 4th bedroom can be converted to a den or home office. There is an attic with 2 extra rooms and a big storage closet/room. The basement also has tons of room!! It has a workroom or make it a craft room. Big laundry area and a bonus room to use anyway you want! It can be a rec room, playroom for the kids, media room, family room, theater room etc. Sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucy Rodriguez

HomeSmart Connect, LLC. License #475153059 Listed on: 02/22/2023

HomeSmart Connect, LLC.

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Foote

Compass License #475138703

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,007

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Plaster
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Channing Memorial Elementary Sch
  • Ellis Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • James T Giffords Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,007

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: James T Giffords
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Some Window Treatmnt, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors, Plaster
  • LivingArea: 1652
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Attic, Other Room, Storage, Foyer, Workshop, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1652
  • Basement Description: Finished,Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 846
  • Total Sq Ft: 846
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 846
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Interior Stair
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Screens,Storm Window(s),Window Treatments
  • Bathroom: None
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 264900
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Number of Cars: 8
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Type: Eating Area-Table Space

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiant, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Channing Memorial Elementary Sch
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Ellis Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 6098
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4006.74
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2023
Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Zamora Maria and Zamora Jose
Bought by
Borden James
Seller's Agent
Lucy Rodriguez
HomeSmart Connect, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Amy Foote
Compass
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.74%
Views
180
Current Estimated Value
$289,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,153
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,771
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,487

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2021
Sold by
Hernandez Jose A
Bought by
Zamora Maria and Hernandez Samantha

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
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Hernandez Jose A and Not Provided Laura
Bought by
Hernandez Jose A and Zamora Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1998
Sold by
Hernandez Maria
Bought by
Hernandez Jose A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1995
Sold by
Morris Donald O and Morris Mary Lou
Bought by
Hernandez Jose A and Hernandez Maria Z
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
Borden James $255,000 None Listed On Document
Zamora Maria -- Attorney
Hernandez Jose A -- Ticor Title Ins Co 2002
Hernandez Jose A -- --
Hernandez Jose A $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Borden James $204,000
Previous Owner Zamora Maria $100,000
Previous Owner Hernandez Jose A $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Sold $255,000 -3.7% $154 / Sq Ft
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $264,900 -- $160 / 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 $4,409 $59,719 $9,776 $49,943
2022 $4,201 $54,453 $8,914 $45,539
2021 $4,007 $50,910 $8,334 $42,576
2020 $3,885 $48,601 $7,956 $40,645
2019 $3,764 $46,296 $7,579 $38,717
2018 $3,346 $39,847 $7,140 $32,707
2017 $3,257 $37,670 $6,750 $30,920
2016 $3,087 $34,947 $6,262 $28,685
2015 -- $32,032 $5,740 $26,292
2014 -- $31,636 $5,669 $25,967
2013 -- $37,174 $5,819 $31,355
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11723385

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-327-014