NOT LISTED FOR SALE

957 Larkin Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Near West Elgin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $290,000 - $322,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,614 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 9, 2014

Last sale price $134,900 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,116 / mo

231 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2014

VERY UPDATED 1614 SQ/FT. PLUS FULL BASEMENT 3 BEDROOM HOME ON A SPACIOUS CORNER LOT WITH A GREAT FRONT PORCH AND A REAR PATIO. NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPET, FRESH PAINT, NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES AND MORE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gordon Gromer

RE/MAX Horizon License #475103999 Listed on: 09/05/2013

RE/MAX Horizon

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Christensen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #471001262

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1911

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Dual Sinks
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,825 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1911

Lot Details

9,627 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 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: 1911
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1911

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Exterior Access, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1614
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 86X142X58X118
  • Lot Description: Corner, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0615429017

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4479

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2013
Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gordon Gromer
RE/MAX Horizon
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Christensen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$134,900
Current Estimated Value
$307,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,103
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.06%
Original Mortgage
$132,456
Outstanding Balance
$99,182
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$207,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,900
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,300
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,900
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$134,900 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
$216,500 Republic Title
$160,000 Law Title
$147,000 Law Title Insurance
$79,333 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $132,456
Closed $129,900
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $132,300
Previous Owner $88,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $134,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2014 04/21/14 For Sale $134,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2014 01/02/14 Price Changed $134,900 -3.6% $84 / Sq Ft
09/05/2013 09/05/13 For Sale $139,900 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $5,515 $84,912 $18,549 $66,363
2023 $5,175 $76,712 $16,758 $59,954
2022 $5,111 $69,948 $15,280 $54,668
2021 $5,299 $65,397 $14,286 $51,111
2020 $5,147 $62,431 $13,638 $48,793
2019 $4,994 $59,469 $12,991 $46,478
2018 $5,003 $56,604 $12,238 $44,366
2017 $4,887 $53,511 $11,569 $41,942
2016 $4,655 $49,644 $10,733 $38,911
2015 -- $45,503 $9,838 $35,665
2014 -- $44,942 $9,717 $35,225
2013 -- $46,127 $9,973 $36,154
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gordon Gromer

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gordon Gromer

    RE/MAX

    (847) 812-6468

    3 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Gordon Gromer
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  • Nancy Christensen

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Nancy Christensen

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    (847) 888-5800

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Nancy Christensen
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08437563

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-429-017

Illinois Kane County Elgin 60123 Near West Elgin

957 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL

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