$350,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2021

956 South St Elgin, IL 60123

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,567 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$136 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of May 2021

ONE OF A KIND 5 BEDROOM 2.5 BATHROOM HISTORIC HOME WITH ITS OWN COACH HOUSE. FULLY FINISHED COACH HOUSE INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL FULL BATHROOM, BAR, AND 2ND FLOOR BONUS ROOM. BEAUTIFUL INGROUND HEATED POOL. ORIGINAL GRANITE ETCHED FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOOORING, AND TRIM. MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM AND WALK-IN CLOSET. SPACIOUS KITCHEN FEAUTURING CUSTOM CABINETS AND GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. BRIGHT AND LARGE SUNROOM. MODERN LIVING INCLUDES 54 NEWER VINYL DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS AND FULLY REWIRED 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Kopetsky

CENTURY 21 New Heritage West License #475182935 Listed on: 04/08/2021

CENTURY 21 New Heritage West

Co-Listed By

Patrick West

Century 21 New Heritage West License #475119607

Last Buyer's Agent

Jackie Reed

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475135154

Keller Williams Success Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 194
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,567 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,061

Year Built

Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1878
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2567
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Pool In-Ground
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • List Price: 339900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
  • OtherStructures: Guest House
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 X 194
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8060.7
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Gonzalez Gina and Anderson Darin E
Bought by
Kearns Alexander R and Curran Margaret T
Seller's Agent
Paul Kopetsky
CENTURY 21 New Heritage West
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Reed
Keller Williams Success Realty
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2017
Sold by
Gonzalez Gina G and Anderson Darin E
Bought by
Gonzales Gina and Anderson Darin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Beyer Carl K and Evans Suzanne F
Bought by
Gonzalez Gina G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1996
Sold by
Beyer Carl K
Bought by
Beyer Carl K and Evans Suzanne F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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 $350,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $320,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Law Title Insurance Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $332,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,182 FHA
Previous Owner $31,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $272,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $230,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $26,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $202,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $179,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $183,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Off Market $450,000 -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $450,000 +28.6% $131 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $350,000 +3.0% $136 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $339,900 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $339,900 -- $132 / 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
2024 $9,907 $131,798 $26,474 $105,324
2023 $9,468 $119,069 $23,917 $95,152
2022 $8,894 $108,570 $21,808 $86,762
2021 $8,521 $101,505 $20,389 $81,116
2020 $8,291 $96,902 $19,464 $77,438
2019 $8,061 $92,306 $18,541 $73,765
2018 $7,397 $80,817 $17,467 $63,350
2017 $7,241 $76,401 $16,513 $59,888
2016 $6,920 $70,880 $15,320 $55,560
2015 -- $64,968 $14,042 $50,926
2014 -- $64,166 $13,869 $50,297
2013 -- $65,859 $14,235 $51,624
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11029404

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-22-229-034