NOT LISTED FOR SALE

680 Forest Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $288,000 - $323,599

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 22, 2015

Last sale price $105,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 184% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,180 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Den
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • 4-minute walk to Lords Park

About This Home

As of July 2015

LARGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN THE LORDS PARK SUBDIVISON -- GREAT FLOOR PLAN WITH FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. NEEDS SOME EXTERIOR WORK -- BUT INTERIOR FINISHED WELL AND NEW ROOF AND PORCH SHOULD EASILY ALLOW FOR FHA FINANCING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Hager-Swanson

Swanson Real Estate License #471003655 Listed on: 05/11/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Sergio Lara

Realty of America License #475138247

Realty of America

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1910

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Space is Owned

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1500
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened
  • Exposure: S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 120
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0613279016

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4616

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$298,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
0.0763%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Hager-Swanson
Swanson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sergio Lara
Realty of America
List Price
$103,500
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
1.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.98%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
0.0475%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2007
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
$25,500
Interest Rate
0.0627%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2006
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
$188,000
Interest Rate
0.0625%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2001
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
$114,000
Interest Rate
0.0711%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2001
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
-- Proper Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- Carrington Title Partners Ll
$105,000 None Available
$255,000 First American Title
$215,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
-- Stewart Title Company
-- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $225,000
Previous Owner $85,000
Previous Owner $84,000
Previous Owner $25,500
Previous Owner $204,000
Previous Owner $188,000
Previous Owner $193,500
Previous Owner $159,200
Previous Owner $139,000
Previous Owner $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/22/2015 07/22/15 Sold $105,000 +1.4% $70 / Sq Ft
05/18/2015 05/18/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $103,500 -- $69 / 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 $6,703 $83,756 $17,873 $65,883
2023 $6,450 $75,667 $16,147 $59,520
2022 $5,983 $68,995 $14,723 $54,272
2021 $5,755 $64,505 $13,765 $50,740
2020 $5,616 $61,580 $13,141 $48,439
2019 $5,479 $58,659 $12,518 $46,141
2018 $4,764 $48,189 $11,793 $36,396
2017 $4,686 $45,556 $11,149 $34,407
2016 $3,732 $34,997 $10,343 $24,654
2015 -- $39,423 $9,480 $29,943
2014 -- $38,936 $9,363 $29,573
2013 -- $45,319 $9,610 $35,709
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mary Hager-Swanson

    Swanson Real Estate

    (847) 502-7587

    28 Total Sales

    Mary Hager-Swanson
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  • Sergio Lara

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Sergio Lara

    Realty of America

    (630) 479-3358

    17 Total Sales

    Sergio Lara
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08919116

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-279-016

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60120 Lords Park

680 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL

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