NOT LISTED FOR SALE

455 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $272,000 - $315,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,196 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2021

Last sale price $247,500 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,161/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bonus Room
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of September 2021

MULTIPLE OFFERS! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY TUESDAY AUGUST 17TH AT NOON. Charming all brick ranch home on tree lined street just blocks from Wing Park with golf course, pool, trails and park. Home features Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace with brick surround and large front windows. Separate dining room with ceramic tile flooring and a built in curio. Updated kitchen boasts ceramic tile floors, maple cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen leads to a 17x15 enclosed 4 season sunroom with ceramic tile flooring and large windows that overlook the fully fenced in yard. Two nice sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and both bedrooms offer two closets for ample storage. Huge main floor full bath with ceramic floors, updated vanity, and newly tiled shower surround! Extra wide staircase leads to the full finished basement that offers a family room, bonus area, full bathroom, 3rd bedroom and laundry area with storage space. Recent updates include new bedroom windows in 2018, brand new roof in 2021, new sewer line to the sidewalk in 2020, updated electric box in 2016, radon mitigation system and back up sump pump! The convenient attached one car garage offers exterior access. This charming home has been well kept and is in great condition. Don't hesitate to schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Dumont

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475130520 Listed on: 08/13/2021

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Filomena Hautzinger

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #471021146

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132 x 99
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,196 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Pocket Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,434

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1196
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Bonus Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1196
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Pocket Door(s)
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen: Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters
  • MRD_MBB: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 240000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 X 99
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5433.54
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2022
Sold by
Paul Menzel
Bought by
Menzel Sheryl
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$293,921

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Vanorden Brian S
Bought by
Menzel Paul and Menzel Sheryl
Seller's Agent
James Dumont
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Filomena Hautzinger
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$247,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$240,075
Interest Rate
2.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2016
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Zinelli Aldo
Bought by
Vanorden Brian S
Seller's Agent
Beatriz Guzman
N. Z. Homes
Buyer's Agent
Bob Wisdom
RE/MAX Horizon
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$181,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$172,425
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
Bauer Deborah L and Bauer Deborah
Bought by
Zinelli Aldo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Oviatt Winfield C
Bought by
Oviatt Winfield C and Winfield Crissy Oviatt Declaration Of Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Johnson Eric M
Bought by
Oviatt Winfield

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
6.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Bramer Mary Louise
Bought by
Bramer Mary Louise
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
Menzel Sheryl -- Coleman Heidi Weitmann
Menzel Paul $247,500 Atg
Vanorden Brian S $181,500 Acquest Title Svcs Llc
Zinelli Aldo $121,500 None Available
Oviatt Winfield C -- Attorney
Oviatt Winfield $160,000 --
Bramer Mary Louise -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Menzel Paul $240,075
Previous Owner Vanorden Brian S $172,425
Previous Owner Oviatt Winfield $74,648
Previous Owner Oviatt Winfield C $115,444
Previous Owner Oviatt Winfield $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $247,500 +3.1% $207 / Sq Ft
08/18/2021 08/18/21 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2021 08/13/21 For Sale $240,000 +32.2% $201 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $181,500 -1.8% $134 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2016 09/30/16 For Sale $184,900 -- $137 / 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 $6,187 $80,577 $21,521 $59,056
2022 $5,851 $73,472 $19,623 $53,849
2021 $5,593 $68,691 $18,346 $50,345
2020 $5,434 $65,576 $17,514 $48,062
2019 $5,274 $62,465 $16,683 $45,782
2018 $5,225 $58,846 $15,716 $43,130
2017 $5,105 $55,630 $14,857 $40,773
2016 $4,331 $51,609 $13,783 $37,826
2015 -- $47,304 $12,633 $34,671
2014 -- $46,720 $12,477 $34,243
2013 -- $47,952 $12,806 $35,146
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11178661

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-11-358-006