870 W Highland Ave Elgin, IL 60123
Grant Park Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,722
Sq Ft
9,583
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- Victorian Architecture
About This Home
As of December 2019TRULY BEAUTIFUL 3 STORY HISTORIC HOME WITH PARADE BALCONY BUILT IN 1903! (PLACQUED)EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO MAKE THIS HOME BETTER BUT KEEPING CHARACTER!!NUMEROUS SPEC FEATURES: FRESHLY PAINTED INSIDE & OUT/OPEN OAK STAIRCASE/POCKET DRS/ORGINAL HRDWARE/ETCHED GLASS TRANSOMS/3 WINDOW SEATS/ HW FLRS/ UPDATED BTHS.&KITCHEN/3 SEASON PORCH/BEAUTIFUL FENCED YARD W/BRK PAVER PATIO/close to I90/Possible rent to buy!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Margaret McGuire
RE/MAX Horizon Listed on: 08/02/2013
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,567
Year Built
- 1903
Lot Details
- Southern Exposure
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Storm Screens
- Attic
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
Utilities
- 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Hot Water Heating System
Additional Features
- North or South Exposure
- Property is near a bus stop
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 27, 2019
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Orcutt Andrea
Bought by
Richert Wayne and Richert Rita
Seller's Agent
Tamara O'Connor
Premier Living Properties
Buyer's Agent
Penny Wegman
Stoll Real Estate
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.76%
Total Days on Market
145
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,190
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$179,061
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,815
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2013
Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
Sold by
Tredup Richard L and Tredup Mindy K
Bought by
Orcutt James and Orcutt Andrea
Seller's Agent
Margaret McGuire
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Krebsbach
Vintage Home Realty
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,900
-9.96%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$149,500
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 2001
Sold by
Schwartz Charles M and Schwartz Luann
Bought by
Tredup Richard L and Tredup Mindy K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 1996
Sold by
Dorsey Marilyn A and Schuett Kathryn A
Bought by
Schwartz Charles M and Schwartz Luann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,850
Interest Rate
5.62%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $300,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $216,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Warranty Deed | $270,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $183,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $192,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $142,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $149,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $95,750 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $99,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $116,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $31,540 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $12,037 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $173,850 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2019 12/17/19 | Sold | $300,000 | -4.8% | $117 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2019 10/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2019 09/27/19 | For Sale | $315,000 | +45.8% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2014 01/17/14 | Sold | $216,000 | 0.0% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 12/25/2013 12/25/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/15/2013 10/15/13 | Off Market | $216,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/20/2013 09/20/13 | Price Changed | $229,900 | -4.2% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2013 08/02/13 | For Sale | $239,900 | -- | $88 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,567 | $104,764 | $20,090 | $84,674 |
| 2022 | $7,329 | $95,527 | $18,319 | $77,208 |
| 2021 | $7,433 | $89,311 | $17,127 | $72,184 |
| 2020 | $7,229 | $85,261 | $16,350 | $68,911 |
| 2019 | $6,558 | $81,216 | $15,574 | $65,642 |
| 2018 | $6,477 | $76,511 | $14,672 | $61,839 |
| 2017 | $6,308 | $72,330 | $13,870 | $58,460 |
| 2016 | $5,983 | $67,103 | $12,868 | $54,235 |
| 2015 | -- | $61,506 | $11,795 | $49,711 |
| 2014 | -- | $60,746 | $11,649 | $49,097 |
| 2013 | -- | $62,348 | $11,956 | $50,392 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tamara O'Connor
Seller's Agent in 2019
Tamara O'Connor
Premier Living Properties
(630) 485-4214
5 in this area
558 Total Sales
-
Amanda Laughlin
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Amanda Laughlin
Premier Living Properties
(847) 930-6181
2 in this area
75 Total Sales
-
Penny Wegman
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Penny Wegman
Stoll Real Estate
(224) 402-9887
8 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2014
Margaret McGuire
RE/MAX
-
Thomas Krebsbach
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Thomas Krebsbach
Vintage Home Realty
2 in this area
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD08410383
APN: 06-14-155-007
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