Monica Vargas
GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
(224) 246-8148
178 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$260,000 Price
711 Bluff City Blvd Elgin, IL 60120
Southeast Elgin Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,540
Sq Ft
8,538
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Attic
- High Ceiling
About This Home
As of June 2026Historic charm meets mechanics dream! Step back in time with this very unique craftsman built home, boasting timeless character and modern functionality. Charming covered front porch is the perfect spot for your morning coffee. The kitchen offers a delightful surprise: a 5x5 space featuring a built-in retro booth and jukebox area, perfect for fun and casual dining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, leading to a convenient first-floor primary BR. Upstairs, the finished attic offers two additional bedrooms-one currently being as a sewing room. NEW furnace in 2025/ HTW 2021. Outside, the property has an extra-long driveway leads to a detached garage equipped with impressive 7' barn doors and a mechanic's pit, all with the potential to be heated. The charming backyard is an oasis featuring a paver patio, established gardens, and a 14x10 metal shed for extra storage. This property is a rare find, perfectly blending historic detail with unique, practical amenities. Home being sold as-is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (815) 459-5900 License #475131923 Listed on: 03/20/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,904
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 8,538 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 59 x 145
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 1,540 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Home Gym
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Shed
Schools
- Elgin High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2003
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
$81,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Southeast Elgin, IL
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Monica Vargas
-
Ken Bruderle
Ken Bruderle
Responds QuicklySuperior Homes Realty
(224) 347-7415
55 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$189,900 Price
-
Pablo Murillo
Pablo Murillo
Results Realty ERA Powered
(331) 216-1405
44 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$275,000 Price
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Kasey Zeimet
Kasey Zeimet
American Realty Illinois LLC
(708) 905-9846
99 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$276,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
517 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$215,000 Price
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Paul Bednar
Paul Bednar
Responds QuicklyReal People Realty
(630) 474-6923
64 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Elgin
$207,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $83,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $81,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 06/26/26 | Sold | $261,000 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 05/04/2026 05/04/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/27/2026 04/27/26 | Price Changed | $261,000 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2026 04/27/26 | For Sale | $261,000 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Off Market | $261,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/29/2026 03/29/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2026 03/20/26 | For Sale | $248,000 | -- | $161 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,110 | $56,764 | $13,715 | $43,049 |
| 2024 | $3,110 | $52,283 | $12,632 | $39,651 |
| 2023 | $2,663 | $47,234 | $11,412 | $35,822 |
| 2022 | $2,781 | $43,069 | $10,406 | $32,663 |
| 2021 | $2,611 | $40,267 | $9,729 | $30,538 |
| 2020 | $2,376 | $37,053 | $9,288 | $27,765 |
| 2019 | $2,269 | $35,295 | $8,847 | $26,448 |
| 2018 | $1,848 | $29,592 | $8,334 | $21,258 |
| 2017 | $1,746 | $27,975 | $7,879 | $20,096 |
| 2016 | $2,768 | $25,954 | $7,310 | $18,644 |
| 2015 | -- | $23,789 | $6,700 | $17,089 |
| 2014 | -- | $23,495 | $6,617 | $16,878 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,172 | $6,792 | $20,380 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dee Gamble
Seller's Agent in 2026
Dee Gamble
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(847) 322-7929
1 in this area
110 Total Sales
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Jennifer Williams
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jennifer Williams
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 710-9266
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12591553
APN: 06-24-479-003
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