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    • $307,000

    156 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120

    3beds
    1,866sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1872
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $329,100 Zestimate®
    $165/sqft
    $2,698 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $329,100

    $296,000 - $369,000

    $2,698/mo

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    What's special

    Log cabin playhouseNice-sized yardFull-length windowsBay windowModern kitchenDouble door entryCherry floor

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Paul Bednar (847)987-7526,

    Real People Realty

    Bought with:

    Tommy Choi

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12203741MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Sitting Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X13
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X11
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X13
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 140 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X10
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 304 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19X16
    Sitting room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Concrete, Off Alley, On Site, Owned
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 60X132
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0613376020
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1872
    • Major remodel year: 2015

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park
    • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $165/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $312,513
    • Annual tax amount: $6,707
    • Date on market: 11/18/2024
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/17/2025Sold$307,000$165/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    1/27/2025Contingent$307,000$165/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    1/21/2025Listed for sale$307,000$165/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    1/18/2025Contingent$307,000$165/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    12/30/2024Price change$307,000-1.7%$165/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    11/30/2024Price change$312,250-0.8%$167/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    11/18/2024Listed for sale$314,750+36.8%$169/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12203741 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Sold$230,000+9.5%$123/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11169757 Report a problem
    8/25/2021Pending sale$210,000$113/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11169757 Report a problem
    8/10/2021Contingent$210,000$113/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11169757 Report a problem
    7/27/2021Listed for sale$210,000+40%$113/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11169757 Report a problem
    8/18/2015Sold$150,000-3.2%$80/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/19/2015Pending sale$154,900$83/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #08884197 Report a problem
    5/13/2015Price change$154,900-6.1%$83/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #08884197 Report a problem
    4/8/2015Listed for sale$164,900-10.8%$88/sqft
    Source: Team Wisdom Report a problem
    3/12/2012Listing removed$184,900$99/sqft
    Source: Team Wisdom Report a problem
    3/5/2012Listed for sale$184,900+32.1%$99/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #08008513 Report a problem
    10/1/2003Sold$140,000$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,337 +4.2%$104,171 +8.6%
    2024$7,038 +4.9%$95,948 +10.7%
    2023$6,707 +5.9%$86,681 +9.7%
    2022$6,333 +4.6%$79,038 +7%
    2021$6,057 +2.9%$73,895 +4.8%
    2020$5,887 +3%$70,544 +5%
    2019$5,716 +2.9%$67,197 +8%
    2018$5,556 +2.3%$62,196 +5.8%
    2017$5,430 -6.7%$58,798 +7.8%
    2016$5,818 $54,548 +9.1%
    2015-- $49,999 +39.1%
    2014-- $35,937 -14.2%
    2013-- $41,885 -6.2%
    2012-- $44,631 -4.9%
    2011-- $46,951 -9.7%
    2010-- $51,966 -5.3%
    2009-- $54,898
    2008-- $54,898 +3.3%
    2007-- $53,134 +7.1%
    2006-- $49,628 +6.5%
    2005-- $46,604 +6.8%
    2004-- $43,653 +7.8%
    2003-- $40,499 +15.7%
    2002-- $35,001 +7.5%
    2001-- $32,574 +5.1%
    2000-- $31,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Gifford Park

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    • 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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