$399,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
1876 Built

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Property is near a park
  • Victorian Architecture
  • McDade Elementary Classical School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Channing Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

If you feel like you've been in this house before, you may be right! It has been featured twice on the Historic Elgin House Tour. Located at the corner of Chicago St. and Warwick Place in the Elgin Historic District, it is known as the Hattie Hemmens House, as the benefactor of Elgin's Hemmens Auditorium lived there at one time. This spectacular, Italianate style house is filled with impressive detail, inside and out. A 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath historic gem that delights from the moment you step in the front door, it features stained glass windows, original light fixtures, exceptional doors and hardware, hardwood floors, fancy carpeting, and unique Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. There are two fireplaces, one in the back parlor and one in the elegant dining room. The dining room fireplace has a white marble mantel and surround that was salvaged from the Wrigley Building in Chicago. The kitchen has been upgraded but maintains its old-world charm with appropriate style cabinets and trim. The adjacent breakfast nook and a powder room were added as part of the kitchen rehab. An elaborate staircase leads to the second floor where there are four large bedrooms (two are connecting), and two vintage full baths, one being a very large master bath. A screened porch is accessible from the master bedroom. Two floors of living space offer plenty of room, and there is bonus space in the finished walk-up attic with its large storage area. This house is located in the Elgin Historic District, within blocks of Elgin's downtown, which features restaurants, a recreation center, an award-winning library, the Fox River, Festival Park, the Metra train, and of course, Hemmens Auditorium! The Elgin Historic District location also allows the owner to apply for City of Elgin and Gifford Park Association grant money to help cover exterior projects. The owner is also offering all the vintage furniture as seen in the photos. This is a stunning house for a great price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Bednar

Real People Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-7526 License #475169028 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Real People Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Bednar

Real People Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-7526 License #475169028 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Real People Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1876

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80x104
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Stained Glass
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,258

Year Built

Built in 1876

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (847) 987-7526
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 2300
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Foyer, Attic, Eating Area, Pantry
  • Window Features: Screens, Shades, Window Treatments, Wood Frames, Some Stained Glass
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x104
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6258
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Kjellander Joseph L
Bought by
Kanute Alexander
Seller's Agent
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$394,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,564
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.50%
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Outstanding Balance
$319,200
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,236

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2000
Sold by
Beaupre Shawn P and Beaupre Rebecca
Bought by
Kjellander Joseph L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,550
Interest Rate
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Sold by
Jadczak Vicki P
Bought by
Beaupre Shawn P and Beauppre Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,540
Interest Rate
7.36%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $399,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $150,500 --
Warranty Deed $127,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $319,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $129,540 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Sold $399,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $399,000 -- $173 / 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 $6,571 $90,113 $16,325 $73,788
2023 $6,258 $81,410 $14,748 $66,662
2022 $5,916 $74,232 $13,448 $60,784
2021 $5,657 $69,402 $12,573 $56,829
2020 $5,260 $63,672 $12,003 $51,669
2019 $5,104 $60,652 $11,434 $49,218
2018 $4,723 $53,774 $10,772 $43,002
2017 $4,611 $50,835 $10,183 $40,652
2016 $4,390 $47,161 $9,447 $37,714
2015 -- $43,227 $8,659 $34,568
2014 -- $42,693 $8,552 $34,141
2013 -- $50,004 $8,778 $41,226
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12418568

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-401-004