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  • $356,400

    255 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    4beds
    1,960sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1963
    8,219 Square Feet Lot
    $356,400 Zestimate®
    $182/sqft
    $2,795 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $356,400

    $335,000 - $378,000

    $2,795/mo

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    What's special

    Mostly Brick Quad level home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths & 2 half baths & a Sub-Basement which could be also finished into perhaps another Rec-room! Located just a block from Lords Park! Living room features a Dramatic Vault ceiling & large 3-panel picture window. Expanded English LL family room has windows to bring in plenty of sunshine and a completely all brick masonry fireplace with built-in wood storage area. All 4bedrooms have Hardwood floors. Extra-large 2 cars fully insulated garage has a rear service door, extra store areas, additional attic access & garage heater hookups. Corner lot offers a private patio and a large side lot with a free standing storage shed. Although some "updating", the home is well built with good bones & the high ticket mechanical items such as a newer furnace, A/C & Hot water heater has already been replaced. Plus it's a newer roof! Being so close to the beautiful Lords Park, ideal investment 4 your family.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 8,219 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0613228005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1963

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $182/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $290,448
    • Annual tax amount: $6,776

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/11/2018Listing removed$189,900$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    8/11/2018Listed for sale$189,900-0.6%$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    8/10/2018Sold$191,000+0.6%$97/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09960816 Report a problem
    6/28/2018Pending sale$189,900$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    6/25/2018Listed for sale$189,900$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    6/15/2018Pending sale$189,900$97/sqft
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    6/13/2018Listed for sale$189,900$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    5/29/2018Pending sale$189,900$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    5/23/2018Listed for sale$189,900+42.7%$97/sqft
    Source: Homesmart Connect LLC #09960816 Report a problem
    1/31/2014Sold$133,100+2.5%$68/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08435294 Report a problem
    12/3/2013Pending sale$129,900$66/sqft
    Source: Homepath #08435294 Report a problem
    11/6/2013Price change$129,900-5.8%$66/sqft
    Source: Homepath #08435294 Report a problem
    10/5/2013Price change$137,900-2.8%$70/sqft
    Source: Homepath #08435294 Report a problem
    9/4/2013Listed for sale$141,900-41.6%$72/sqft
    Source: Homepath #08435294 Report a problem
    9/28/2004Sold$243,000$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,776 +4.3%$96,816 +8.6%
    2024$6,496 +5%$89,174 +10.7%
    2023$6,186 +5.7%$80,562 +9.7%
    2022$5,849 +4.6%$73,459 +7%
    2021$5,592 +2.9%$68,679 +4.7%
    2020$5,433 +3%$65,565 +5%
    2019$5,273 +5.4%$62,454 +10.3%
    2018$5,003 +2.4%$56,606 +5.8%
    2017$4,887 -7.7%$53,513 +7.8%
    2016$5,295 $49,645 +9.1%
    2015-- $45,504 +1.3%
    2014-- $44,942 -14.6%
    2013-- $52,617 -7.4%
    2012-- $56,834 -16.6%
    2011-- $68,136 -9.6%
    2010-- $75,413 -6.7%
    2009-- $80,845
    2008-- $80,845 +3.3%
    2007-- $78,247 +4.2%
    2006-- $75,100 -8.9%
    2005-- $82,445 +6.8%
    2004-- $77,224 +7.8%
    2003-- $71,643 +8%
    2002-- $66,336 +7.5%
    2001-- $61,736 +5.1%
    2000-- $58,751
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lords Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lords Park Elementary School
    • Middle: ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High: Elgin High School
    • District: 46

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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