455 Walnut Ave Elgin, IL 60123
Southwest Elgin NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,137/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Living Room
- Central Air
- Victorian Architecture
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
About This Home
A rare and fully documented piece of Elgin history. This 1882 Victorian was originally built for John P. Fevrier, an employee of the Elgin National Watch Company during the city's industrial peak. Archival records from the Elgin Historical Society note the home's early construction details, including its Victorian layout, front porch design, upstairs bedrooms, and the original garden and outbuilding placements on the property. The home later became the long-term residence of the Ott family, who occupied it for nearly a century. Family writings, photographs, and historical notes describe everyday life in the home throughout the late 1800s and 1900s-documenting the property's interior features, the surrounding elm-lined streetscape, and the evolution of the neighborhood over multiple generations. These materials provide a rare, well-preserved narrative of the home's role in Elgin's residential development. Today, the home requires a complete renovation and presents a significant opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or anyone seeking to restore a Victorian property with meaningful historical background. Sold AS-IS, no repairs. A unique opportunity to revive a home with documented heritage and strong architectural potential.
Listing Agent
Real Broker, LLC Brokerage Phone: (630) 880-4007 License #475185296 Listed on: 12/05/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,877
Year Built
- Built in 1882
Lot Details
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,671 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Lowrie Elementary School
- Abbott Middle School
- Larkin High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,877 | $48,440 | $19,128 | $29,312 |
| 2023 | $3,731 | $43,762 | $17,281 | $26,481 |
| 2022 | $3,460 | $39,903 | $15,757 | $24,146 |
| 2021 | $3,328 | $37,307 | $14,732 | $22,575 |
| 2020 | $3,245 | $35,583 | $14,064 | $21,519 |
| 2019 | $5,352 | $57,302 | $13,397 | $43,905 |
| 2018 | $4,865 | $49,208 | $12,621 | $36,587 |
| 2017 | $4,785 | $46,519 | $11,931 | $34,588 |
| 2016 | $4,603 | $43,157 | $11,069 | $32,088 |
| 2015 | -- | $39,558 | $10,146 | $29,412 |
| 2014 | -- | $39,070 | $10,021 | $29,049 |
| 2013 | -- | $37,032 | $10,285 | $26,747 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | For Sale | $155,000 | -- | $93 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $115,000 | Pntn | |
| Warranty Deed | $104,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $92,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $115,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $103,272 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $77,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12528176
APN: 06-23-207-018
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