ALL AMERICAN BUNGALOW enjoyed by current owners for 40 years! Separate living & dining rooms, w/built-in corner china cabinet in dining room. Attractive oak kitchen w/hardwood floor! Two 1st floor bedrooms, each w/hardwood floors, separated by full bathroom! Huge 2nd floor BR w/excellent side storage compartments can easily be separated to serve as 3rd & 4th bedrooms! Efficient Intertherm "soft heat" on 2nd floor! Wonderful finished basement features large family/rec rm w/acoustical tile ceiling & recessed perimeter lighting, bar, gaming area & shower bath w/newer tile floor! Nice laundry & storage rooms too! Updated wiring w/200 amp service & new copper plumbing! Good mechanicals. Dual pane windows plus storms & screens! Relax on covered front porch or one of 2 expansive rear decks! Original detached garage has been extended for extra space. Attractive yard w/loads of perennials! Some furniture will stay.
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$260,000
12 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
3beds
1,275sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$316,700 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$2,396 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,700
$301,000 - $333,000
$2,396/mo
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Attractive yardGaming areaNice laundrySeparate livingStorage roomsEfficient interthermSoft heat
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Brian Knott, GRI 847-269-9870,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Diana Gonzalez
Luna Real Estate Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11815114
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X09
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X04
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X07
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X09
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X07
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 660
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Main Level Entry, Wheelchair Adaptable, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,600 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X132
Details
- Parcel number: 0615408011
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Elgin
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2023 | Sold | $260,000+4%$204/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2023 | Contingent | $249,900$196/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,900$196/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,452 -9.2% | $63,624 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $4,900 +7.8% | $57,480 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $4,545 +4% | $52,412 +7% |
| 2021 | $4,372 +54.7% | $49,002 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,825 -2.3% | $46,780 +5% |
| 2019 | $2,893 -5.5% | $44,561 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $3,063 +3.8% | $41,979 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,950 -24.9% | $39,685 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,927 | $36,817 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $33,746 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $33,329 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $34,208 -13.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,378 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,081 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,789 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $52,304 |
| 2008 | -- | $52,304 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,623 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,587 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,626 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,737 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,648 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,711 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,166 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $32,514 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harriet Gifford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
- Middle: Abbott Middle School
- High: Larkin High School
- 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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Estimated market value
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