NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 Crystal Ave South Elgin, IL 60177

Estimated Value: $222,000 - $480,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2014

Last sale price $131,000 $187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 129% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,009/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2014

Charming 2Bdrm 1bath home totally renovated from top to bottom. New kitchen, bathroom, hardwood floors, carpet, HVAC, water heater, energy efficient vinyl windows, doors & trim, deck and professional landscaping. Over-sized 2 car garage with unfinished 2nd floor with great potential for a workshop, art studio or whatever. This home is move in ready and is only missing you and your furniture.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alicja Golon

Premier Living Properties License #475157662 Listed on: 04/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Welsch

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475142231

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,716

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x125
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • South Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,716

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 139000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 5
  • Number of Cars: 7
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: SOUTH ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School: KENYON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X125
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2716.28
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2014
Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Chatham Restoration Llc
Bought by
Welsch Stephen T
Seller's Agent
Alicja Golon
Premier Living Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Welsch
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-5.76%
Current Estimated Value
$300,086

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,086
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Original Mortgage
$126,933
Outstanding Balance
$96,043
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$204,043

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Bought by
Chatham Restoration Llc
Seller's Agent
Christopher LaRocco
Carrington R E Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Alicja Golon
Premier Living Properties
List Price
$59,000
Sold Price
$53,299
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,701
-9.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
248.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2013
Closed on
Sep 27, 2013
Sold by
Krause William B
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na and The Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust
Seller's Agent
Christopher LaRocco
Carrington R E Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Alicja Golon
Premier Living Properties
List Price
$59,000
Sold Price
$53,299
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,701
-9.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
Sold by
Schmitt Lisa
Bought by
Krause William B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,480
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Hankins Laura and Hankins George
Bought by
Schmitt Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Morris Jeffrey and Last Will & Testament Of Jack
Bought by
Hankins Laura and Schmitt Lisa
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Welsch Stephen T $131,000 Pntn Inc
Chatham Restoration Llc $53,299 Premium Title Services
Wells Fargo Bank Na -- None Available
Krause William B $141,000 --
Schmitt Lisa $34,500 --
Hankins Laura -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Welsch Ii Stephen T $22,585
Open Welsch Stephen T $126,933
Closed Welsch Ii Stephen T $7,500
Previous Owner Krause William B $112,480
Closed Krause William B $28,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $131,000 -5.8% $187 / Sq Ft
07/05/2014 07/05/14 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2014 07/02/14 For Sale $139,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 For Sale $139,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2014 04/02/14 For Sale $139,000 +160.8% $199 / Sq Ft
11/25/2013 11/25/13 Sold $53,299 -9.7% --
11/04/2013 11/04/13 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2013 10/24/13 For Sale $59,000 -- --
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 $4,489 $64,882 $14,884 $49,998
2023 $4,247 $58,616 $13,447 $45,169
2022 $4,083 $53,447 $12,261 $41,186
2021 $3,829 $49,969 $11,463 $38,506
2020 $3,703 $47,703 $10,943 $36,760
2019 $3,554 $45,440 $10,424 $35,016
2018 $3,469 $42,807 $9,820 $32,987
2017 $3,282 $40,468 $9,283 $31,185
2016 $3,105 $37,543 $8,612 $28,931
2015 -- $34,412 $7,894 $26,518
2014 -- $33,594 $7,797 $25,797
2013 -- $34,480 $8,003 $26,477
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08575022

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-35-454-008