NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Kensington Loop Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $197,000 - $232,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,538 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $147,500 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,718/month

179 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Pond
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2020

Charming 3 bedroom unit located in garden quarter, backs to creek. Wonderful stone fireplace, full unfinished basement just waiting for your ideas. 1.1 baths, master bedroom has a walk in closet, very neutral and clean throughout. Over-sized private deck back to open area. Close to shopping, I-90 and train. Come see it today. *** $1000 BONUS TO SELLING AGENT!!!***

Last Listed By

Porfirio Daniel Mendoza

Universal Real Estate LLC License #475147585 Listed on: 12/06/2019

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,868

Year Built

  • 1971

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $179 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Home Security

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Visitor Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Stream
  • Common Area
  • Storm Screens

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,868

Year Built

1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$179 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1971
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1538
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces, Visitor Parking
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Park/Playground, Pool-Outdoors
  • Assessment Includes: Parking, Common Insurance, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 179
  • Management Contact Name: Garden quarter
  • Management Phone: 847-695-3475

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Garden Quarter

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 21X75
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Landscaped Professionally, Pond, Stream, Water View, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0610258019

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 6
  • Number Stories: 2

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2381.20

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Camara Juana I
Bought by
Hernandez Yvelisse D Colon
Seller's Agent
Porfirio Daniel Mendoza
Universal Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Esther Zamudio
Zamudio Realty Group
List Price
$152,900
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-3.53%
Total Days on Market
179
Current Estimated Value
$218,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,993
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$144,827
Outstanding Balance
$130,171
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$80,694

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Sep 26, 2014
Sold by
Chambers Alcide and Chambers Aretta
Bought by
Camara Juana I
Seller's Agent
Paula Maggiore
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Buyer's Agent
Porfirio Daniel Mendoza
Universal Real Estate LLC
List Price
$119,500
Sold Price
$93,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-22.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$91,315
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1997
Sold by
Milnamow John P and Milnamow Patricia A
Bought by
Chambers Alcine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,784
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hernandez Yvelisse D Colon $147,500 Chicago Land Agency Services
Camara Juana I $93,000 First United Title Services
Chambers Alcine $92,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hernandez Yvelisse D Colon $144,827
Previous Owner Camara Juana I $91,315
Previous Owner Chambers Alcide $124,000
Previous Owner Chambers Alcide $86,700
Previous Owner Chambers Alcide $87,700
Previous Owner Chambers Alcine $91,784
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $147,500 -3.5% $96 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $152,900 +3.7% $99 / Sq Ft
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Off Market $147,500 -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Price Changed $152,900 -0.6% $99 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 For Sale $153,900 +65.5% $100 / Sq Ft
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Sold $93,000 -7.0% $60 / Sq Ft
06/16/2014 06/16/14 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2014 06/08/14 Price Changed $100,000 -4.8% $65 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Price Changed $105,000 -4.5% $68 / Sq Ft
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Price Changed $110,000 -3.9% $72 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Price Changed $114,500 -4.2% $74 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $119,500 -- $78 / 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
2023 $3,868 $53,379 $3,197 $50,182
2022 $3,700 $48,672 $2,915 $45,757
2021 $3,525 $45,505 $2,725 $42,780
2020 $3,171 $40,769 $2,601 $38,168
2019 $3,067 $38,835 $2,478 $36,357
2018 $2,381 $30,085 $2,334 $27,751
2017 $2,308 $28,441 $2,206 $26,235
2016 $2,174 $26,386 $2,047 $24,339
2015 -- $24,185 $1,876 $22,309
2014 -- $23,887 $1,853 $22,034
2013 -- $24,517 $1,902 $22,615
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10588234

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-10-258-019