491 Congdon Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Northeast Elgin NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,164/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Shed
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Laundry Room
- 1-Story Property
About This Home
Small in size, but BIG on charm! An efficient floor plan blends charm and function and features classic upgrades like hardwood floors, shiplap, wainscoting, reclaimed wood shelves, newer windows, etc. Enclosed porch with vintage windows and built-in storage leads to spacious rooms. The fully updated and applianced kitchen boasts newer cabinets and counters, open custom shelving made from reclaimed wood, ceramic floors, and custom backsplashes. Adorable full bathroom updated for today with a vintage vibe: Victorian hex mosaic ceramic flooring, a cast iron tub, convenient medicine cabinet, and wainscoting! Full, dry basement!! Want space for your pet or a garden? Fenced backyard boasts perennials and a 10x8 storage shed. Great north-end location close to schools & I-90 access. Excellent alternative to condo living! What a dollhouse! New living room and kitchen windows 2024.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,765
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 45x74
- Fenced
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 546 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Potential Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Shed
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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 | $2,765 | $42,547 | $9,680 | $32,867 |
| 2023 | $2,595 | $38,438 | $8,745 | $29,693 |
| 2022 | $2,519 | $35,049 | $7,974 | $27,075 |
| 2021 | $2,388 | $32,768 | $7,455 | $25,313 |
| 2020 | $2,306 | $31,282 | $7,117 | $24,165 |
| 2019 | $2,223 | $29,798 | $6,779 | $23,019 |
| 2018 | $2,095 | $27,191 | $6,386 | $20,805 |
| 2017 | $2,027 | $25,705 | $6,037 | $19,668 |
| 2016 | $1,904 | $23,848 | $5,601 | $18,247 |
| 2015 | -- | $21,859 | $5,134 | $16,725 |
| 2014 | -- | $21,590 | $5,071 | $16,519 |
| 2013 | -- | $22,160 | $5,205 | $16,955 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2026 04/10/26 | Price Changed | $175,000 | 0.0% | $321 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/10/2026 04/10/26 | For Sale | $175,000 | +464.5% | $321 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/09/2026 04/09/26 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/07/2012 11/07/12 | Sold | $31,000 | 0.0% | $57 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2012 10/03/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/12/2012 09/12/12 | For Sale | $31,000 | -- | $57 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $72,500 | Chicago Land Agency Services | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | Premier Title | |
| Executors Deed | $100,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $62,703 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $96,425 | FHA |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12549818
APN: 06-12-210-013
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