Seller's Agent in 2025
Tamara O'Connor
Premier Living Properties
(630) 485-4214
7 in this area
534 Total Sales
641 Columbia Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Northeast Elgin Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,100
Sq Ft
6,403
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Cottage
- Fenced Yard
About This Home
As of March 2025Step into this enchanting 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick cottage style home, blending timeless character with modern convenience. Featuring a main-floor bedroom, this home boasts stunning original doors and trim, arched details, gleaming hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace with gas logs-perfect for chilly evenings. A full bath on this level is a big plus! The bright dining room flows effortlessly into the inviting living space, ideal for entertaining. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and the master bedroom has an en-suite bath too! The finished basement offers a spacious open area, perfect for a family room, home office, or whatever you need and includes a 3rd full bath and laundry area. Outside, enjoy the large fenced yard and expansive party deck, creating a private oasis for relaxation and gatherings. A 1.5-car garage adds convenience. Located just minutes from I-90 and only 7 minutes to Metra and just 25 minutes to O'Hare Airport, this home is close to schools, parks, and shopping. Don't miss this rare gem
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Premier Living Properties License #475110537 Listed on: 02/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,305
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 6,403 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 48.4x132
- Fenced Yard
Parking
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cottage
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,100 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Panel Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
Schools
- Coleman Elementary School
- Larsen Middle School
- Elgin High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Ludlows Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1996
Sold by
Buzbee Adam L and Buzbee Mary T
Bought by
Rivera Edilberto and Rivera Beatriz
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,500
Interest Rate
8.13%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $127,500 | Attorneys National Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $73,677 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $98,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Sold | $325,000 | +5.2% | $295 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2025 02/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $309,000 | -- | $281 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,581 | $77,734 | $14,384 | $63,350 |
| 2023 | $5,305 | $70,227 | $12,995 | $57,232 |
| 2022 | $5,032 | $64,035 | $11,849 | $52,186 |
| 2021 | $4,806 | $59,868 | $11,078 | $48,790 |
| 2020 | $4,463 | $54,936 | $10,576 | $44,360 |
| 2019 | $4,327 | $52,330 | $10,074 | $42,256 |
| 2018 | $3,799 | $44,428 | $9,490 | $34,938 |
| 2017 | $3,703 | $42,000 | $8,971 | $33,029 |
| 2016 | $3,516 | $38,965 | $8,323 | $30,642 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,715 | $7,629 | $28,086 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,274 | $7,535 | $27,739 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,229 | $7,734 | $33,495 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tamara O'Connor
-
Rob Morrison
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Rob Morrison
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 212-0966
1 in this area
374 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12286213
APN: 06-12-428-010
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