NOT LISTED FOR SALE

499 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $365,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2019

Last sale price $202,000 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,588/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2019

CHARMING COLONIAL has been lovingly maintained by present owner for 46 years! Gorgeous hardwood & built-ins, bannister railings, crown moldings & spacious, bright rooms! Delightful living room w/wood-burning fireplace & formal dining room. Updated kitchen has attractive cabinetry, newer countertops & flooring, wonderful breakfast area! Brand new boiler in 2019! Foyer & kitchen ceilings are freshly painted! Enjoy the beautiful sunroom year round w/wood burning stove & original Anderson slide-by windows overlooking splendid 1/3 acre corner lot! Built-in dressers in BR closets. Finished bsmt includes family room, game room & newer bath with walk-in shower! U.S. Waterproofing drain tile system w/sump pump! Huge floored attic, newer water heater. Nice rear patio, expanded garage. Excellent location near Wing Park, public transportation & main arterial roads.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Knott

RE/MAX Horizon License #475142989 Listed on: 05/19/2019

RE/MAX Horizon

Last Buyer's Agent

Art Zamudo

Casablanca License #471004482

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,019

Year Built

  • 1932

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,019

Year Built

1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1932
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1932

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Game Room, Foyer, Storage, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 20X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2016
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles), Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2307

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Kimball Middle School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 173X110X120X95
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0611357001

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4957.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2019
Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Hopkins Catherine M and Catherine M Hopkins Trust No 1
Bought by
Lara Maria D
Seller's Agent
Brian Knott
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Art Zamudo
Casablanca
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.76%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$342,008

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,008
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Original Mortgage
$181,800
Outstanding Balance
$163,569
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$174,973

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2019
Closed on
Jul 1, 2019
Sold by
Hopkins Michael W and Hopkins Michael
Bought by
Hopkins Catherine M
Seller's Agent
Brian Knott
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Art Zamudo
Casablanca
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,800
Outstanding Balance
$163,569
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$174,973

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1996
Sold by
Hopkins Catherine M
Bought by
Hopkins Catherine M and Catherine M Hopkins Trust #1
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lara Maria D $202,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Hopkins Catherine M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lara Maria D $181,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Sold $202,000 -3.8% $100 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2019 05/19/19 For Sale $209,900 -- $104 / 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
2023 $8,019 $102,075 $22,350 $79,725
2022 $7,550 $93,074 $20,379 $72,695
2021 $7,228 $87,018 $19,053 $67,965
2020 $7,029 $83,072 $18,189 $64,883
2019 $4,570 $79,131 $17,326 $61,805
2018 $4,837 $74,546 $16,322 $58,224
2017 $6,117 $70,473 $15,430 $55,043
2016 $6,333 $65,380 $14,315 $51,065
2015 -- $59,927 $13,121 $46,806
2014 -- $59,187 $12,959 $46,228
2013 -- $60,748 $13,301 $47,447
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10385215

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-11-357-001