Seller's Agent in 2025
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
(847) 987-7526
19 in this area
62 Total Sales
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
Real People Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-7526 License #475169028 Listed on: 08/01/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Real People Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-7526 License #475169028 Listed on: 08/01/2025
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $399,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $150,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $127,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $319,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $142,550 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $129,540 | VA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
(847) 987-7526
19 in this area
62 Total Sales
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12418568
APN: 06-13-401-004