MULTIPLE OFFERS, HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/12 AT 6PM. Discover the potential in this vintage 1940s gem! This 2-bed, 1-bath home, nestled on a generous lot, beckons with charm and awaits your personal touch. The allure extends outdoors to a spacious fully fenced yard with a brick patio and deck, perfect for entertaining. A detached 1-car garage adds convenience. Step into a cozy haven where the kitchen and quaint living room, both bathed in natural light, offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. The updated bathroom enhances modern comfort, while the basement, accessed through a cellar door, houses mechanicals, a washer/dryer, and ample storage. Bring your vision and make this property shine!
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$160,000
213 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
2beds
648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,599 Square Feet Lot
$232,300 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$1,707 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,300
$216,000 - $249,000
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Modern comfortNatural lightUpdated bathroomBrick patioSpacious fully fenced yardCellar door
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Listed by:
Amy Foote, ABR,GRI,SFR 224-699-9499,
Compass,
Elizabeth Oine 847-293-9634,
Compass
Bought with:
Jennifer Kinzle
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11922234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 648 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,599 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 132
Details
- Parcel number: 0615254009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,234
- Annual tax amount: $3,413
- Date on market: 11/10/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2023 | Sold | $160,000+6.7%$247/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922234 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Contingent | $150,000$231/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922234 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+130.8%$231/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922234 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2013 | Sold | $65,000-6.9%$100/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08062529 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2012 | Pending sale | $69,800$108/sqft |
Source: Premier Living Properties #08062529 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2012 | Price change | $69,800-6.3%$108/sqft |
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| 6/12/2012 | Price change | $74,500-5.1%$115/sqft |
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| 5/22/2012 | Price change | $78,500-4.8%$121/sqft |
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| 5/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $82,500-50.7%$127/sqft |
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| 7/25/2006 | Sold | $167,500+49.6%$258/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2000 | Sold | $112,000+30.2%$173/sqft |
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| 6/4/1998 | Sold | $86,000-63.7%$133/sqft |
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| 5/2/1995 | Sold | $237,000$366/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,408 +23.8% | $55,078 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $3,560 +4.3% | $49,759 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $3,414 +5.1% | $45,371 +7% |
| 2021 | $3,249 +3.3% | $42,418 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,146 +3.4% | $40,494 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,042 +1.4% | $38,573 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $3,000 +2.9% | $36,339 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,916 -14.2% | $34,354 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,399 | $31,872 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $29,214 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,853 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,614 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,987 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,808 -23.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,959 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $50,342 |
| 2008 | -- | $50,342 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $48,724 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,764 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $43,914 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $41,134 +8.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $37,757 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,960 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $32,536 +10.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $29,470 |
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Neighborhood: 60123
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Kimball Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Elementary School
- Middle: Kimball 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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