$225,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025
5 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Workshop
  • South Elgin High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Two-Unit in Elgin's Historical District with Excellent Income Potential! This character-filled property offers the perfect blend of classic charm, flexible living space, and strong investment opportunities. The first-floor unit features a spacious 3 to 4-bedroom layout with a walkout basement. Ideal for future finishing or extended living. The upstairs 1-bedroom unit offers excellent natural light and the possibility to reconfigure for even higher rental income. Situated on a wide lot, the property features a 1.5-car garage, an expansive brick patio, and a deep, private yard, offering outdoor comfort and ample room to expand. With rents rising in the area, this is an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking substantial passive income. Perfect for a handyman buyer with a vision, this home has great bones and needs the right touch-ups and cosmetic updates to unlock its full value. Whether you're looking to maximize cash flow, renovate and build equity, or live in one unit while renting out the other, this property offers significant potential for growth. Unique charm, usable space, and endless possibilities- bring your architectural ideas and make the most of this rare opportunity! *See attached floor plan*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Esther Zamudio

Zamudio Realty Group License #471021065 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Esther Zamudio

Zamudio Realty Group License #471021065 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81 x 132
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,293

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms in Building: 3
  • Half Bathrooms in Building: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 224900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 81 X 132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4292.72
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: Yes
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Baeza Luis
Bought by
Baeza Martin and Baeza Maria Guadalupe
Seller's Agent
Esther Zamudio
Zamudio Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Esther Zamudio
Zamudio Realty Group
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
42.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Baeza Martin
Bought by
Baeza Luis and Aguilera Juan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,977 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $85,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $16,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,102 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Off Market $225,000 -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $224,900 -- --
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 $4,293 $61,640 $13,956 $47,684
2023 $4,065 $55,687 $12,608 $43,079
2022 $3,573 $47,206 $11,496 $35,710
2021 $3,573 $44,134 $10,748 $33,386
2020 $3,295 $42,133 $10,261 $31,872
2019 $3,188 $40,134 $9,774 $30,360
2018 $3,145 $37,809 $9,208 $28,601
2017 $3,059 $35,743 $8,705 $27,038
2016 $2,897 $33,160 $8,076 $25,084
2015 -- $30,394 $7,402 $22,992
2014 -- $30,019 $7,311 $22,708
2013 -- $30,811 $7,504 $23,307
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12393215

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-24-178-029