$225,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2021

870 Carr St Elgin, IL 60123

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,292 Sq Ft
10,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to Abbott Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY FRIDAY 7/23 AT 3PM. Cute as a button Bungalow with 2.5 car garage! Welcome to your new HOME....clean, organized and well-maintained. Beautiful hardwood flooring and handcrafted custom staircase to 2nd floor. Eat in kitchen with lots of windows! Living Room features a wood burning fireplace. Family room boasts with natural light from windows and sliding glass doors overlooking the patio. COMPLETELY remodeled bathroom with deep soaking tub and new plumbing. 2nd floor loft/bedroom featuring skylights, can lighting and closet space. This area can serve as a great office or hobby/game room. Partially FINISHED BASEMENT with large rec room space PLUS unfinished space allowing for extra storage. HUGE yard with paver patio and fireplace - great for entertaining or relaxing on those cold nights. 2.5 car garage!! NEW IN 2021: Rewire/update of electrical system, condensation line on A/C, dishwasher, dryer and paint in Living room and 2nd floor. NEW IN 2020: Circuit board, OEM draft inducer and gasket motor on furnace/AC, paint in Kitchen, Blinds in Kitchen and Bedroom NEW IN 2019: Roof, remodel of bathroom, garage door opener and microwave. NEW IN 2017: Hardwood flooring in 2nd floor/loft. NEW IN 2016: Washer

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joelle Tilche

Kale Realty License #475174012 Listed on: 07/21/2021

Kale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Heller

Baird & Warner License #475129461

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x197
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,292 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,722

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1292
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1292
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 205000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.236
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X197
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4721.88
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2023
Closed on
Feb 14, 2023
Sold by
Joyce Evan J
Bought by
Ramirez Erasmo Nicolas and Ramirez Felipe Beatriz
Seller's Agent
Kim Heller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Gutierrez
Shopping Casas Chicago LLC
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.13%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$265,551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,551
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$198,742
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,809

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2021
Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Denwood Robert W and Denwood Jamie
Bought by
Joyce Evan
Seller's Agent
Joelle Tilche
Kale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Heller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
9.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$191,250
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
Denwood Robert W and Denwood Jamie
Bought by
Denwood Robert W and Denwood Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Bone Brian K and Bone Jennifer
Bought by
Denwood Robert W
Seller's Agent
Diane Merrick
RE/MAX Excels
Buyer's Agent
Diane Merrick
RE/MAX Excels
List Price
$153,500
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-5.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1999
Sold by
Bone Jennifer A and York Jennifer A
Bought by
Bone Brian K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
Sold by
Tackett Christopher W
Bought by
Bone Brian K and York Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,250
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1994
Sold by
Tackett Kimberly A
Bought by
Tackett Christopher W
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
Warranty Deed $240,000 --
Warranty Deed $225,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $145,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $204,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $22,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $99,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $102,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/02/2023 03/02/23 Sold $240,000 +2.1% $186 / Sq Ft
01/21/2023 01/21/23 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2023 01/12/23 For Sale $235,000 +4.4% $182 / Sq Ft
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Sold $225,000 +9.8% $174 / Sq Ft
07/24/2021 07/24/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $205,000 +41.4% $159 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $145,000 -5.5% $112 / Sq Ft
10/20/2014 10/20/14 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 For Sale $153,500 -- $119 / 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 $5,370 $70,989 $15,762 $55,227
2022 $5,092 $64,729 $14,372 $50,357
2021 $4,864 $60,517 $13,437 $47,080
2020 $4,722 $57,773 $12,828 $44,945
2019 $4,579 $55,032 $12,219 $42,813
2018 $4,198 $48,462 $11,511 $36,951
2017 $4,095 $45,814 $10,882 $34,932
2016 $3,893 $42,503 $10,096 $32,407
2015 -- $38,958 $9,254 $29,704
2014 -- $38,477 $9,140 $29,337
2013 -- $39,492 $9,381 $30,111
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11164123

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-355-014