NOT LISTED FOR SALE

511 May St Elgin, IL 60120

Elgin National Watch Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $210,000 - $261,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 5, 2021

Last sale price $172,500 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,804 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of March 2021

Well-maintained vintage home close to Elgin's historic district, downtown and the Fox River! Move-in ready two bedroom and one full bathroom home. HUGE detached garage with over 400 square feet of parking space plus two levels of heated bonus space for office, workshop, etc. -- bring your ideas! Tons of storage in this property! Updates include bathroom remodel (2019), furnace, air conditioning & ductwork installed (2007), water heater replaced (2018), garage door replaced (2010), garage roof replaced (2017), driveway extension/patio (2017), attached shed repaired (2019), and main sewer line replaced (2012). Laundry on site. Fenced-in yard! Tons of charm! Just move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Decker

eXp Realty License #475182031 Listed on: 01/11/2021

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Lessner

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475139471

Keller Williams Success Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,166

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 8,233 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 153x51x144x54
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Garfield Elementary School
  • Ellis Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,166

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1152
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: Approximately 1,152 above grade in house plus over 1,000 square feet in garage bonus space.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Ellis Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.189
  • Lot Dimensions: 153X51X144X54
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4166.16
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2021
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jamie Decker
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Lessner
Keller Williams Success Realty
List Price
$167,500
Sold Price
$172,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.99%
Current Estimated Value
$251,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$169,375
Interest Rate
0.0275%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,600
Interest Rate
0.0644%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,185
Interest Rate
0.085%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$172,500 None Listed On Document
$137,000 --
-- --
$70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $169,375
Closed $117,000
Closed $120,000
Closed $109,600
Closed $76,185
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Sold $172,500 +3.0% $150 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2021 01/11/21 For Sale $167,500 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $5,374 $75,155 $14,313 $60,842
2023 $5,106 $67,897 $12,931 $54,966
2022 $4,848 $61,910 $11,791 $50,119
2021 $4,629 $57,882 $11,024 $46,858
2020 $4,298 $53,127 $10,524 $42,603
2019 $4,166 $50,607 $10,025 $40,582
2018 $3,539 $41,793 $9,444 $32,349
2017 $3,447 $39,509 $8,928 $30,581
2016 $3,269 $36,654 $8,283 $28,371
2015 -- $33,597 $7,592 $26,005
2014 -- $33,182 $7,498 $25,684
2013 -- $38,709 $7,696 $31,013
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jamie Decker

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jamie Decker

    eXp Realty

    (815) 353-0343

    177 Total Sales

    Jamie Decker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Crystal Lessner

    Keller Williams Success Realty

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10961463

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-24-257-001

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60120 Elgin National Watch Historic District

511 May St, Elgin, IL

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