Stop!!! Opportunity Alert! Great opportunity for investors or opportunity to own home. Great starter home or downsizing option at an incredible price, Turn your rent payment to the ownership of your own home. Step into history with these two stories, 5-bedroom 2 full bath home in Elgin watch historic district. Tall ceilings, skylight, Spacious rooms. Huge two-story deck at the back to enjoy hanging out with family and friends for lots of fond memories to come. Two car detached garage along with long driveway can hold up many cars. Giant storage building at the back can house all your items. All the big projects have been done, central HVAC (2012), newer roof (2014 tear off and replaced), updated electrical and plumbing, Exterior Painting and etc. Tall windows and skylight bring in so much natural light. Enjoy the spacious and bright enclosed front porch. Only need some cosmetic work and your personal touches. Priced accordingly for TLC needed, this gem is a rare opportunity to create your dream home. Great location, Close to train station downtown and all the shopping and restaurants. Don't miss out on a chance to own a piece of history. Home sold As-is, where-is. Sold As-Is.
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$205,000
521 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
5beds
1,739sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
9,600 Square Feet Lot
$274,200 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$2,847 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,200
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Listed by:
Peilin Li 847-381-9500,
Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with:
Eduardo Miranda
Real People Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11922993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Up Access,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,739 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X160
Details
- Parcel number: 0613459027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,227
- Annual tax amount: $5,421
- Date on market: 11/3/2023
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2023 | Sold | $205,000-4.6%$118/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922993 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2023 | Contingent | $214,900$124/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922993 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $214,900+494.9%$124/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11922993 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2018 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,550+3.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2017 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2012 | Sold | $36,125+10.6%$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $32,670-86%$19/sqft |
Source: TANIS Group Realty #08068438 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2007 | Sold | $234,000+33%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2004 | Sold | $176,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,287 +3.5% | $82,409 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $6,074 +3.9% | $75,904 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,846 +7.8% | $68,574 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,422 +4% | $62,528 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,216 +6.8% | $58,459 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $4,884 +2.5% | $53,548 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,764 +10.4% | $51,008 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $4,315 +1.7% | $43,649 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,244 +4% | $41,264 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,083 | $38,282 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $35,089 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,656 -15% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,769 -15.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,245 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $56,545 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $62,584 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $67,093 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,093 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,937 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,219 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,549 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,969 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,141 +10.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,433 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $41,352 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,353 |
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Neighborhood: 60120
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Huff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Ellis Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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