NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Columbia Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $269,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2016

Last sale price $140,300 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,741/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • End Unit
  • Fenced Yard
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of August 2016

Great townhome/duplex with open floor plan and lots of updates. No monthly assessment fees! Huge kitchen with skylite/recessed lighting/stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar which is open to the living room with sliding door to patio. Bedrooms are all good size including master bedroom with slider and private bath. Full finished basement with large family room, 4th bedroom and laundry/storage room...also roughed-in plumbing for a 3rd bathroom. Nice backyard with privacy fence, larger than most single family backyards. All appliances stay including the washer and dryer! New carpet, new roof in 2015, some newer windows, new vanity/toilet in master bath, recently painted. Over 2000 sq. ft. of living space! Close to downtown Elgin, shopping, schools and the Metra. Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valarie Werderitch

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475131753 Listed on: 06/11/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Casey Voris

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475098690

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus Perez

Realty of America, LLC License #475164326

Realty of America, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,648

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,648

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex, Townhouse-Ranch, Ground Level Ranch
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1104
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24X15, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, End Unit
  • Exposure: S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LARSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 132
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0612403021

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 2
  • Number Stories: 1

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3368.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2016
Closed on
Jul 26, 2016
Sold by
Levy Daniel S and Levy Barbara A
Bought by
Galvez Parra Leonardo D
Seller's Agent
Valarie Werderitch
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jesus Perez
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$140,300
Premium/Discount to List
$1,300
0.94%
Current Estimated Value
$248,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,242
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Outstanding Balance
$6,011
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$242,531

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Sylwestrzak Michael
Bought by
Levy Daniel S and Levy Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2006
Sold by
Twedt Robert and Twedt Amilyn
Bought by
Sylwestrzak Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2002
Sold by
Aromi F Lynn
Bought by
Twedt Robert and Twedt Amilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,744
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Galvez Parra Leonardo D $140,500 Heritage Title Co
Levy Daniel S $87,000 Multiple
Sylwestrzak Michael $199,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Twedt Robert $144,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Galvez Leonardo D $7,500
Open Galvez Parra Leonardo D $137,758
Previous Owner Sylwestrzak Michael $199,000
Previous Owner Twedt Robert $167,200
Previous Owner Twedt Robert $148,300
Previous Owner Twedt Robert F $142,201
Previous Owner Twedt Robert $141,744
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Sold $140,300 +0.9% $127 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2016 06/11/16 For Sale $139,000 +59.8% $126 / Sq Ft
08/06/2012 08/06/12 Sold $87,000 +8.8% $67 / Sq Ft
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2012 05/24/12 For Sale $80,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2012 05/18/12 For Sale $80,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
02/28/2012 02/28/12 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2012 02/13/12 For Sale $80,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
12/04/2011 12/04/11 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2011 11/09/11 For Sale $80,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
08/16/2011 08/16/11 Price Changed $80,000 -11.1% $62 / Sq Ft
08/01/2011 08/01/11 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2011 07/01/11 Price Changed $90,000 -5.3% $69 / Sq Ft
06/17/2011 06/17/11 Price Changed $95,000 -5.0% $73 / Sq Ft
06/13/2011 06/13/11 Price Changed $100,000 -4.8% $77 / Sq Ft
06/01/2011 06/01/11 Price Changed $105,000 -4.5% $81 / Sq Ft
05/23/2011 05/23/11 Price Changed $110,000 -4.3% $85 / Sq Ft
05/17/2011 05/17/11 Price Changed $115,000 -4.2% $88 / Sq Ft
05/10/2011 05/10/11 Price Changed $120,000 -4.0% $92 / Sq Ft
05/02/2011 05/02/11 Price Changed $125,000 -10.7% $96 / Sq Ft
02/15/2011 02/15/11 For Sale $140,000 -- $108 / 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
2024 $4,648 $66,077 $13,531 $52,546
2023 $4,407 $59,695 $12,224 $47,471
2022 $4,200 $54,431 $11,146 $43,285
2021 $4,005 $50,889 $10,421 $40,468
2020 $3,884 $48,581 $9,948 $38,633
2019 $3,762 $46,276 $9,476 $36,800
2018 $3,717 $43,595 $8,927 $34,668
2017 $3,622 $41,213 $8,439 $32,774
2016 $3,438 $38,234 $7,829 $30,405
2015 -- $35,045 $7,176 $27,869
2014 -- $34,612 $7,087 $27,525
2013 -- $35,525 $7,274 $28,251
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09255529

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-403-021