$300,000
SOLD APR 23, 2026

521 E Spring Ave South Elgin, IL 60177

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
1954 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 23, 2026

$255 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2026

Exceptionally well-maintained ranch home ready to move in. Located in the very desirable Crystal Springs neighborhood in the heart of South Elgin. This home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath with hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy being just steps from the scenic Fox River as well as a playground, baseball field, and community dock ideal for outdoor fun and recreation. A must see!!! This will not last long. Schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Cherney

Circle One Realty Brokerage Phone: (630) 862-5181 License #471019427 Listed on: 03/19/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Beatriz Guzman

N. Z. Homes License #471008808

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x160
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Dormer Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Fox River Crystal Spring Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,841

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Fox River Crystal Spring
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (630) 862-5181
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1176
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60x160
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4841
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2026
Closed on
Apr 23, 2026
Sold by
Stillwater Usa Llc
Bought by
Castillo Yoendri
Seller's Agent
Ryan Cherney
Circle One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beatriz Guzman
N. Z. Homes
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.70%
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Outstanding Balance
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$281,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2026
Closed on
Mar 5, 2026
Sold by
Dale Ware
Bought by
Stillwater Usa Llc
Seller's Agent
Ryan Cherney
Circle One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beatriz Guzman
N. Z. Homes
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Outstanding Balance
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$281,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Stewart Stephen R and Stewart Christine I
Bought by
Ware Michael Dale
Seller's Agent
Kelly Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Horvath
Real People Realty
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$211,700
Premium/Discount to List
$1,800
0.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$207,865
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $229,000 Blackhawk Title Services
Warranty Deed $212,000 Landtrust National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $15,000 New Conventional
Open $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $207,865 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Sold $300,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $299,900 +41.7% $255 / Sq Ft
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Sold $211,700 +0.9% $180 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2020 10/11/20 For Sale $209,900 0.0% $178 / Sq Ft
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 For Sale $209,900 -- $178 / 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 $4,841 $69,343 $14,884 $54,459
2023 $4,585 $62,647 $13,447 $49,200
2022 $4,399 $57,123 $12,261 $44,862
2021 $4,129 $53,406 $11,463 $41,943
2020 $4,527 $50,984 $10,943 $40,041
2019 $4,376 $48,566 $10,424 $38,142
2018 $4,312 $45,752 $9,820 $35,932
2017 $4,118 $43,252 $9,283 $33,969
2016 $3,950 $40,126 $8,612 $31,514
2015 -- $36,779 $7,894 $28,885
2014 -- $36,325 $7,797 $28,528
2013 -- $37,283 $8,003 $29,280
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12596618

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-35-456-008

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.