$309,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2021

690 Carlton Dr Elgin, IL 60120

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,444 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2025

Come call this custom-built home on the tranquil tree lined street in Lords Park Manor HOME. 4 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 bathrooms with many upgrades, walk in pantry, hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen boasts all stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, bar height peninsula. Relax in the great room addition with vaulted ceilings and cozy up to a good book in the custom-built window seat. Light and airy with lots of windows. As the colder weather moves in, not a problem, fire up the gas logged fireplace to take the chill off. On warmer days enjoy the relaxing brick paver covered patio with views of the well-manicured/landscaped yard with recently added white picket / maintenance free vinyl fence. Move to the deck to take in the sun or take a dip in the pool. Plenty of room for everyone in this home including the downstairs Family/Game rooms, office/bedroom with egress window and a half bath. Retire at night to the owner's suite with its own ensuite bathroom. Low Cook County taxes! I could go on but you just have to see it to appreciate what this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Byrnes, ABR, e-PRO, PSA

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin License #475177583 Listed on: 11/13/2021

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorena Mercado

GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC. License #475151323

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,242

Year Built

  • 1975

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • 2,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Partially Finished Basement

  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Window Egress

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,242

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1 Story
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Directions: Rt 58 to Hiawatha Dr, North to Martin Dr, east to Carlton, South to property
  • Lot Size: 67X148
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2444
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1337
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Upper level sf $1584, lower level finished sf 860, unfinished 477 totaling 2921 sf
  • Total Sq Ft: 2921
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 477
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1584
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 860
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Game Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Foyer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Above Ground Pool, Fire Pit
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4511.69
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Santos Jose Luis
Bought by
Padilla Jennifer

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2021
Closed on
Dec 14, 2021
Sold by
Byrnes James W and Byrnes Darla A
Bought by
Santos Jose L
Seller's Agent
James Byrnes, ABR, e-PRO, PSA
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
Buyer's Agent
Lorena Mercado
GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$309,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$303,403
Interest Rate
3.5%
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $309,000 --
Warranty Deed $309,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $303,403 No Value Available
Previous Owner $149,475 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $136,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $365,000 -2.7% $230 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $375,000 -1.1% $237 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $379,000 -2.8% $239 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $390,000 -1.3% $246 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $395,000 +8.2% $249 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Off Market $365,000 -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $395,000 +27.8% $249 / Sq Ft
12/20/2021 12/20/21 Sold $309,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
11/14/2021 11/14/21 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2021 11/13/21 For Sale $309,000 -- $126 / 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 $6,242 $25,001 $6,054 $18,947
2023 $6,036 $25,001 $6,054 $18,947
2022 $6,036 $25,001 $6,054 $18,947
2021 $4,462 $16,278 $4,889 $11,389
2020 $4,512 $16,278 $4,889 $11,389
2019 $5,033 $19,851 $4,889 $14,962
2018 $5,125 $18,520 $4,190 $14,330
2017 $5,129 $18,520 $4,190 $14,330
2016 $5,106 $18,520 $4,190 $14,330
2015 $4,887 $16,532 $3,725 $12,807
2014 $4,752 $16,532 $3,725 $12,807
2013 $4,576 $16,532 $3,725 $12,807
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11269874

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-07-311-028-0000