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    12 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

    3beds
    1,275sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    6,600 Square Feet Lot
    $306,100 Zestimate®
    $240/sqft
    $2,437 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $306,100

    $291,000 - $321,000

    $2,437/mo

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    What's special

    Attractive yardGaming areaNice laundrySeparate livingStorage roomsEfficient interthermSoft heat

    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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    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#: 11815114MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Game Room, Storage
    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: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 6,600 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $240/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $207,231
    • Annual tax amount: $4,544
    • Date on market: 6/23/2023
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2023Sold$260,000+4%$204/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem
    6/27/2023Contingent$249,900$196/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem
    6/23/2023Listed for sale$249,900$196/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11815114 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,660 +4.7%$69,077 +8.6%
    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

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    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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