Beautiful Eastern facing home located in mature neighborhood. Updated kitchen, newer windows and doors. Ceiling fans, hardwood flooring & privacy fencing in the backyard. Includes abundant storage in basement, garage & shed. 2nd level includes two bedrooms with ample closet space. Stamped concrete patio & side entryway. Fenced yard with fabulous garage side porch & two patios for entertaining. Close to all major conveniences including medical, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, award winning library, casino, Elgin Community College (ECC), highway access & bus/train stations. Perfect size for first time home buyers, anyone wanting to downsize or investors looking for rental properties. But why rent when you can own? Take a look today & make an offer!!
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$254,500
1174 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
3beds
1,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
-- sqft lot
$294,000 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$2,385 Estimated rent
Home value
$294,000
$279,000 - $309,000
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Fenced yardEastern facing homeUpdated kitchenFabulous garage side porchSide entrywayNewer windows and doorsHardwood flooring
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Listed by:
Catherine Terpstra, ABR,AHWD,CNC,CRS,CSC,GRI,MRP,PSA,SFR,SRES 630-707-2280,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Bought with:
Perla Sanchez
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12175238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 50X127X51X135
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0612227008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Ludlows
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,563
- Annual tax amount: $1,069
- Date on market: 10/12/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2024 | Sold | $254,500+6%$165/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175238 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Contingent | $240,000$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175238 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $240,000$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175238 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,388 +337.4% | $65,521 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $1,003 -6.1% | $60,349 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,069 -68.2% | $54,521 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $3,357 +114.6% | $49,713 +7% |
| 2021 | $1,565 -2.2% | $46,478 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1,599 -45.2% | $44,371 +5% |
| 2019 | $2,920 +68.4% | $42,266 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $1,734 -25.3% | $35,497 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,320 -30.1% | $33,558 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,320 | $31,133 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $28,537 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,184 -13.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,690 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,310 -28.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,632 -7.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,508 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,363 |
| 2008 | -- | $57,363 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,520 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,287 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,040 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $46,872 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,485 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,264 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,472 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60120
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Larsen Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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