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Sold for $172,000
  • $172,000

    265 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    2beds
    738sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1933
    0.87 Acres Lot
    $174,400 Zestimate®
    $233/sqft
    $1,759 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $174,400

    $157,000 - $194,000

    $1,759/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Charming, updated home on almost an acre with a portion fenced in (see survey)! Completely remodeled in 2016 with a brand new kitchen that flows into the dining and family rooms, including new ceramic tile flooring, appliances, cabinets and counter tops. Remodeled bathroom, newer windows, brand new trim, crown molding, fixtures, fresh paint and so much more! NEW 2022 entire interior painted. The original hardwood floors and solid doors have been refinished to keep the charm of the original home. Relax in the private yard that backs to the forest preserve or the enclosed, heated front porch. New water heater 2017. Washer & dryer 2019. Move in and enjoy!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 738 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 0.87 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0613479015

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1933

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $233/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $181,500
    • Annual tax amount: $4,005

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/1/2026Sold$172,000$233/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/19/2022Sold$172,000-4.4%$233/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11440284 Report a problem
    7/15/2022Pending sale$179,900$244/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #11440284 Report a problem
    7/15/2022Contingent$179,900$244/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11440284 Report a problem
    7/6/2022Price change$179,900-4.3%$244/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11440284 Report a problem
    6/20/2022Listed for sale$188,000+44.6%$255/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11440284 Report a problem
    4/13/2017Sold$130,000-3.7%$176/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09494994 Report a problem
    2/28/2017Pending sale$135,000$183/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #09494994 Report a problem
    2/4/2017Listed for sale$135,000+92.6%$183/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #09494994 Report a problem
    1/30/2017Sold$70,100$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/2/2016Listed for sale--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,005 +4.9%$60,500 +8.6%
    2024$3,819 +5.8%$55,724 +10.7%
    2023$3,609 +4.3%$50,342 +9.7%
    2022$3,460 +5.1%$45,904 +7%
    2021$3,294 +3.3%$42,917 +4.7%
    2020$3,189 +3.4%$40,971 +5%
    2019$3,085 +11.5%$39,028 +14.9%
    2018$2,766 -16.3%$33,981 +5.8%
    2017$3,304 +4%$32,124 +7.8%
    2016$3,178 $29,802 +9.1%
    2015-- $27,317 +1.2%
    2014-- $26,980 -11.8%
    2013-- $30,592 -15.8%
    2012-- $36,331 -4.8%
    2011-- $38,156 -9.7%
    2010-- $42,232 -6.7%
    2009-- $45,274
    2008-- $45,274 +3.3%
    2007-- $43,819 +6.8%
    2006-- $41,031 +6.5%
    2005-- $38,530 +6.8%
    2004-- $36,090 +7.8%
    2003-- $33,482 +22.6%
    2002-- $27,306 +7.5%
    2001-- $25,412 +5.1%
    2000-- $24,184
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    Neighborhood: 60120

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