NOT LISTED FOR SALE

919 Larkin Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated Value: $270,988 - $329,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,692 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2022

Last sale price $285,900 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,120/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of October 2022

Buyer's loss is your gain!! SO MUCH NEW in this beautiful and historic American Foursquare filled with character on Elgin's west side! Stunning original details throughout, including hardwood floors, gorgeous oak woodwork and staircase, and leaded glass windows. TONS of updates in the past 5 years...FURNACE, A/C, WATER HEATER, WINDOWS, LANDSCAPING, PAINT (exterior and several interior rooms), PLUS a NEW GARAGE - 2.5 car insulated with attic storage! Great renovated kitchen with island, breakfast area and stainless steel appliances (REFRIGERATOR, OVEN and MICROWAVE - NEW in 2022). Rarely found in this type of home, you also get a large walk-in closet in TWO of the bedrooms. Full bath on second floor with heated floors and custom cabinets. Walk-up attic with new insulation and flooring for additional storage or future finished living space. ROOF was replaced in 2015. Minutes to downtown Elgin, interstate access and Metra!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Kveton

Keller Williams Inspire - Elgin License #475182612 Listed on: 08/02/2022

Keller Williams Inspire - Elgin

Last Buyer's Agent

CJ Rivera-Guevarra

EXIT Strategy Realty License #475182955

EXIT Strategy Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,602

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,111 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x44x68x50x98

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Abbott Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,602

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1692
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 846
  • Total Sq Ft: 846
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • List Price: 289900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete,Shared
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • 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

  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Abbott Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1403
  • Lot Dimensions: 58X44X68X50X98
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4602.08
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2022
Closed on
Sep 25, 2022
Sold by
Quast Benjamin and Quast Dayna
Bought by
Gooden Charity and Gooden Shaniece
Seller's Agent
Matthew Kveton
Keller Williams Inspire - Elgin
Buyer's Agent
CJ Rivera-Guevarra
EXIT Strategy Realty
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$285,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.38%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$302,247

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,347
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$290,903
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2017
Closed on
Jun 14, 2017
Sold by
Markwart Esther
Bought by
Quast Benjamin and Quast Dayna
Seller's Agent
Paul Bednar
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandie Wilson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$185,500
Sold Price
$185,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.49%
Original Mortgage
$148,400
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2003
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Markwart Esther K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,222
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1994
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Bankers Trust Company Of California Na and Vendee Mtg Trust 1994-2
Source: Public Records

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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
Gooden Charity $286,000 First American Title
Quast Benjamin $108,500 Chicago Title Ins Co
Markwart Esther K -- Law Title Ins Co
Bankers Trust Company Of California Na -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gooden Charity $290,903
Previous Owner Quast Benjamin $128,250
Previous Owner Quast Benjamin $39,500
Previous Owner Quast Benjamin $148,400
Previous Owner Markwart Esther K $86,000
Previous Owner Markwart Esther K $88,000
Previous Owner Markwart Esther K $25,000
Previous Owner Markwart Esther K $90,222
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Sold $285,900 -1.4% $169 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2022 08/02/22 For Sale $289,900 +56.3% $171 / Sq Ft
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Sold $185,500 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft
05/15/2017 05/15/17 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2017 05/12/17 For Sale $185,500 -- $110 / 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 $5,076 $67,546 $10,944 $56,602
2022 $4,820 $61,590 $9,979 $51,611
2021 $4,602 $57,583 $9,330 $48,253
2020 $4,466 $54,972 $8,907 $46,065
2019 $4,330 $52,364 $8,484 $43,880
2018 $4,090 $47,374 $7,992 $39,382
2017 $3,989 $44,785 $7,555 $37,230
2016 $3,791 $41,548 $7,009 $34,539
2015 -- $38,082 $6,424 $31,658
2014 -- $37,612 $6,345 $31,267
2013 -- $38,604 $6,512 $32,092
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11475401

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-160-002