$236,500
SOLD SEP 26, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Channing Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

This beautiful historic home offers character, space, and opportunity. While it could use a little TLC, many major updates have already been completed, including full copper plumbing, a 200-amp electrical panel, a HVAC system installed in 2019, and a hot water heater also installed in 2019. Original hardwood floors have been lovingly restored, preserving the charm and craftsmanship of the era. The spacious primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main level and features an adjoining bonus room - perfect for a home office, nursery, sitting area, or even a tandem bedroom for a toddler. The main floor also includes a nicely sized kitchen adjacent to the dining room, plus a cozy living room and welcoming foyer. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath, offering comfortable accommodations for family or guests. A full cellar basement houses all the mechanicals and provides plenty of extra storage. Enjoy generous room sizes throughout, inviting front porches, and a peaceful setting next to a lovely open green space with a neighborhood garden. Plenty of parking with a large driveway, and there's ample room to add a garage. Feature: an additional 50' lot beyond the driveway is included, giving you even more flexibility and value. Home located in the Elgin Historic District, this home is a rare find for those who appreciate history and potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carlos Betancourt

Premier Living Properties Brokerage Phone: (847) 456-1411 License #475128350 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Aimee Corbett

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475174550

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,045

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x163x63x164
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ronald D O'neal Elementary Schoo
  • Ellis Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,045

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Queen Anne
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (847) 456-1411
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Cellar, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sitting Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: From the Elgin assessor's office the sq/ft is 1760.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Driveway, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

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: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Ellis Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 62X163X63X164
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6044.78
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 509
  • Othr Public Sch: Elgin Community College

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2017
Sold by
Johnstone Carol J and Johnstone John A
Bought by
Avila Osvaldo
Current Estimated Value
$245,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,337
Outstanding Balance
$123,179
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,196

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2010
Sold by
Johnstone John A and Johnstone Carol J
Bought by
Johnston John A and Johnston Carol J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1995
Sold by
Rios Adrian R and Williams Richard L
Bought by
Harvey Jerry L and Johnstone Carol J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,346
Interest Rate
8.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $147,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $131,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,337 FHA
Previous Owner $129,346 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $236,500 -1.4% $131 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $239,900 -2.0% $133 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Sale $244,900 +3.6% $136 / Sq Ft
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Off Market $236,500 -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $244,900 +3.6% $136 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Off Market $236,500 -- --
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $244,900 -- $136 / 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 $6,045 $83,533 $17,044 $66,489
2023 $5,751 $75,466 $15,398 $60,068
2022 $5,447 $68,812 $14,040 $54,772
2021 $5,204 $64,334 $13,126 $51,208
2020 $4,842 $59,089 $12,531 $46,558
2019 $5,257 $56,286 $11,937 $44,349
2018 $4,843 $48,987 $11,245 $37,742
2017 $4,146 $46,311 $10,631 $35,680
2016 $3,942 $42,964 $9,863 $33,101
2015 -- $39,380 $9,040 $30,340
2014 -- $38,893 $8,928 $29,965
2013 -- $45,346 $9,164 $36,182
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12431271

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-252-013