NOT LISTED FOR SALE

715 Illinois Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Southeast Elgin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $298,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
920 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 16, 2020

Last sale price $202,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,905 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Property is near park and bus stop
  • Home Office
  • 2-minute walk to Drake Field Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

LOOKING FOR A VINTAGE HOME THAT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED?......HERE IT IS! OWNERS HAVE MADE MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS! GREAT FRONT PORCH FOR SITTING OUTSIDE AND RELAXING. THIS HOME IS A FOOLER FROM THE PHOTO, HOME HAS 4 BEDROOMS AND 2.5 BATHS, PLUS A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT! THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME SITS ON A 1/3 ACRE LOT BACKING TO "DRAKE FIELD PARK AND HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!" THIS HOME HAS A FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR, 1 1/2" ORIGINAL OAK FLOORS, LARGE 5' X 5' ENTRY CLOSET, NEWER SIDING ON SPACIOUS TWO CAR GARAGE, OAK 42" KITCHEN CABINETS - CERAMIC WALLS - ORIGINAL WOOD SWING HINGE STYLE WINDOW OVER KITCHEN SINK - DEEP PANTRY CABINETS - SS APPLIANCES, NEWER THERMOPANE WHITE VINYL WINDOWS, 9 FOOT CEILINGS, ALL ORIGINAL WALNUT WOODWORK, TWO STORY ENTRY WITH WINDING ORIGINAL STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND LEVEL, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FINISHED ROOMS AND TONS OF STORAGE, CEILING FANS WITH LIGHTS, BAY WINDOWS, LG WASHER & DRYER 3 YEARS OLD, BRIGHT AND AIRY VERY OPEN FLOOR PLAN, FENCED YARD, MATURE TREES, OPEN GREEN AREA IN REAR OF HOME. GREAT HOME FOR A SMALL OR LARGE FAMILY, AND A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD. CURRENTLY, THE VILLAGE OF ELGIN IS IMPROVING THE WATER AND SEWER LINES DOWN THE STREET, SO PLEASE EXCUSE HAVING TO PARK DOWN THE STREET AND WALK TO THE HOME.......BUT IT WILL BE WELL WORTH IT! NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN.....MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE IT TODAY, WILL NOT LAST LONG!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Sotis

RE/MAX All Pro License #471008033 Listed on: 06/28/2020

RE/MAX All Pro

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Pacheco

Kale Realty License #475190158

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Finished Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near park and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: NOTE: THIS IS WHAT THE VILLAGE OF ELGIN SHOWS, BUT IS INCORRECT. HOME IS REALLY AROUND 1,600 SQ FT NOT INCLUDING BASEMENT. THIS WILL BE VERIFIED IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Office, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 920
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.3

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 920

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 132
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Park Adjacent, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0624434003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4163.54

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2020
Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Sotis
RE/MAX All Pro
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Pacheco
Kale Realty
List Price
$197,000
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.54%
Current Estimated Value
$265,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,178
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$198,341
Outstanding Balance
$175,917
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$89,261

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2009
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
$142,348
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 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
$171,920
Interest Rate
7.99%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
$202,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- None Available
$145,000 First American Title
$92,500 Ticor Title Insurance Co
-- None Available
$215,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $198,341
Previous Owner $142,348
Previous Owner $171,920
Previous Owner $42,980
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Sold $202,000 +2.5% $220 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2020 06/28/20 For Sale $197,000 -- $214 / 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 $5,687 $79,068 $16,467 $62,601
2023 $5,407 $71,432 $14,877 $56,555
2022 $5,128 $65,133 $13,565 $51,568
2021 $4,897 $60,894 $12,682 $48,212
2020 $4,099 $55,941 $12,107 $43,834
2019 $4,164 $53,288 $11,533 $41,755
2018 $3,637 $45,283 $10,865 $34,418
2017 $3,529 $42,808 $10,271 $32,537
2016 $3,329 $39,715 $9,529 $30,186
2015 -- $36,402 $8,734 $27,668
2014 -- $35,952 $8,626 $27,326
2013 -- $41,850 $8,854 $32,996
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Sotis

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tim Sotis

    RE/MAX

    (630) 669-9901

    199 Total Sales

    Tim Sotis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anthony Pacheco

    Kale Realty

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10762940

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-24-434-003

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60120 Southeast Elgin

715 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL

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