$300,200
SOLD JUN 4, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,481 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Porch
  • Property is near park
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. Best and final due by Sunday, May 11th at 6pm** Welcome to 494 Shenandoah Trail, Elgin, IL - a charming residence that offers a unique blend of comfort and potential! This well-cared-for home features 3 generously sized bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, all within a spacious 1,481-square-foot layout designed for easy living and entertaining. ***** Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed home with a solid structure, ready for your personal touch. The expansive family room is a highlight, centered around a cozy brick fireplace that invites gatherings and relaxation. The kitchen is spacious enough for a kitchen table and is right off the family room. A formal living room and dining room complete the main floor. The open layout seamlessly connects the living spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere for friends and family. ***** Upstairs, you'll find three huge bedrooms that promise restful nights and plenty of storage. The master suite stands out with its vaulted ceiling, adding an extra sense of volume and elegance to your private retreat. ***** Outside, enjoy a nice-sized yard that's partially fenced, offering privacy and a canvas for your outdoor living dreams. Completing the fencing would be a breeze, making this space perfect for pets or family fun. ***** The home also boasts an unfinished basement, presenting unlimited equity potential. Whether you envision a home gym, playroom, or additional living space, this area provides the flexibility to grow with your needs. ***** Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this house your forever home and unleash its full potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Foote

Compass License #475138703 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Ismael Pena

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475166654

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115 x 68
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,481 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Creekside Elementary School
  • Kimball Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Valley Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,904

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Valley Creek
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1481
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Creekside Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kimball Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 115 X 68
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6903.68
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Webb Ryan S
Bought by
Romo Benito and Romo Martina
Seller's Agent
Amy Foote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ismael Pena
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$300,200
Premium/Discount to List
$15,200
5.33%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$317,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,277
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Godinsky Joseph M and Crichton Godinsky Glenna
Bought by
Webb Ryan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,944
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $155,944 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $300,200 +5.3% $203 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $285,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $7,242 $98,498 $31,863 $66,635
2023 $6,904 $88,986 $28,786 $60,200
2022 $6,515 $81,140 $26,248 $54,892
2021 $6,233 $75,860 $24,540 $51,320
2020 $6,058 $72,420 $23,427 $48,993
2019 $5,883 $68,985 $22,316 $46,669
2018 $5,832 $64,988 $21,023 $43,965
2017 $5,702 $61,437 $19,874 $41,563
2016 $5,439 $56,997 $18,438 $38,559
2015 -- $52,243 $16,900 $35,343
2014 -- $51,598 $16,691 $34,907
2013 -- $52,959 $17,131 $35,828
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12356975

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-09-453-032