NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 S Du Bois Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $277,428 - $322,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,478 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2018

Last sale price $184,900 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,109/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2018

American 4-Square with so much character. Original woodwork, crown mouldings, french doors and a wonderful front porch area to relax on. Newer furnace, humidifier and water tank. Updated electrical panel. Newer roof, gutters, fascia and soffit. Newer double pane windows that retain the style of the originals. Some original windows still intact. Original wood flooring in bedrooms. Huge living room with fireplace. 2 car garage and a fenced backyard with a large deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arthur Stec

Haus & Boden, Ltd. License #475170699 Listed on: 06/08/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Bonifacio Mondragon

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471002091

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,499

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,499

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: American 4-Sq.
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1478
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.15

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 46
  • Elementary School: WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ABBOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0615432010

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4467.66

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2018
Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Heverly Clifford C
Bought by
Diaz Oscar and Vargas Sandra
Seller's Agent
Arthur Stec
Haus & Boden, Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Bonifacio Mondragon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$295,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Daley Kimberly A
Bought by
Heverly Clifford C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Mullis Scott O
Bought by
Daley Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2000
Sold by
Reifsnyder Susan L and Kelleher Susan L
Bought by
Mullis Scott D and Daley Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,555
Interest Rate
8.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1999
Sold by
Lawrence John A and Lawrence Carol A
Bought by
Kelleher Susan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Diaz Oscar $185,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Heverly Clifford C $117,500 Affinity Title Services Llc
Daley Kimberly A -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mullis Scott D $156,000 --
Kelleher Susan $141,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Diaz Oscar $173,000
Closed Vargas Sandra $7,500
Closed Diaz Oscar $176,675
Previous Owner Heverly Clifford C $94,000
Previous Owner Daley Kimberly A $38,000
Previous Owner Daley Kimberly $152,000
Previous Owner Daley Kimberly A $23,000
Previous Owner Mullis Scott O $150,000
Previous Owner Mullis Scott D $148,555
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $184,900 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
06/17/2018 06/17/18 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 For Sale $184,900 -- $125 / 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 $5,499 $72,513 $12,931 $59,582
2022 $5,213 $66,119 $11,791 $54,328
2021 $4,980 $61,817 $11,024 $50,793
2020 $4,835 $59,014 $10,524 $48,490
2019 $4,690 $56,215 $10,025 $46,190
2018 $4,577 $52,294 $9,444 $42,850
2017 $4,468 $49,437 $8,928 $40,509
2016 $4,252 $45,864 $8,283 $37,581
2015 -- $42,038 $7,592 $34,446
2014 -- $41,519 $7,498 $34,021
2013 -- $42,614 $7,696 $34,918
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09978997

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-432-010