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  • $315,600

    551 South St, Elgin, IL 60123

    3beds
    1,248sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1928
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $315,600 Zestimate®
    $253/sqft
    $2,161 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $315,600

    $300,000 - $331,000

    $2,161/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Charming historic bungalow! This home has been updated and upgraded throughout, while still preserving its original character. Impressive elevation on a corner lot offers great curb appeal. The cozy front porch makes the perfect spot to relax! Inside, you'll be met with gleaming hardwood flooring, arched doorways, crown molding, and beautiful trimwork throughout. The spacious living room showcases a wood-burning brick fireplace. Separate formal dining room. Beautifully remodeled kitchen boasts granite countertops, newer cabinetry, a large farmhouse sink, and all stainless steel appliances. Two large bedrooms share access to the updated full hall bath. Double doors lead to the den, which could function as a 3rd bedroom. An interior staircase leads up to the full attic, which already has drywall, electrical, and roughed-in HVAC vents ~ just waiting for your finishing touches! The full basement offers plenty of storage space, and includes the laundry room and a workbench area. Attached one-car garage. Fully-fenced backyard! Sellers replaced the boiler with a furnace and added central air. Roof and windows are only approx 8 years old. Brand new water and sewer lines. Truly nothing to do but move in! Convenient location with access to downtown Elgin, the Metra, Route 20 and I-90. This unique property has it all... WELCOME HOME!!!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0614382004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2022Sold$260,000+13%$208/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11670642 Report a problem
    11/16/2022Pending sale$230,000$184/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #11670642 Report a problem
    11/15/2022Contingent$230,000$184/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11670642 Report a problem
    11/10/2022Listed for sale$230,000+48.4%$184/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11670642 Report a problem
    8/8/2016Sold$155,000-3.1%$124/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09206662 Report a problem
    6/8/2016Pending sale$159,900$128/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #09206662 Report a problem
    6/3/2016Price change$159,900-3%$128/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #09206662 Report a problem
    5/13/2016Price change$164,900-2.9%$132/sqft
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    4/27/2016Listed for sale$169,900+94.2%$136/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Horizon #09206662 Report a problem
    11/16/2015Sold$87,500-12.5%$70/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/3/2015Price change$100,000-8%$80/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Great American North #08845053 Report a problem
    6/24/2015Listed for sale$108,750$87/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Great American North #08845053 Report a problem
    6/14/2015Pending sale$108,750$87/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Great American North #08845053 Report a problem
    4/3/2015Price change$108,750-3.5%$87/sqft
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    2/24/2015Listed for sale$112,750+7.9%$90/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Great American North #08845053 Report a problem
    9/9/2008Sold$104,500-43.8%$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/8/2006Sold$186,000$149/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,898 +5.4%$69,204 +10.7%
    2023$4,648 +5.1%$62,520 +9.7%
    2022$4,423 +4.8%$57,007 +7%
    2021$4,220 +3.1%$53,297 +4.8%
    2020$4,093 +3.2%$50,880 +5%
    2019$3,966 0%$48,466 +5.1%
    2018$3,968 +2.6%$46,132 +5.8%
    2017$3,869 -10.3%$43,612 +7.8%
    2016$4,315 $40,460 +9.1%
    2015-- $37,085 +1.3%
    2014-- $36,627 -2.6%
    2013-- $37,593 -7.4%
    2012-- $40,606 -10.7%
    2011-- $45,456 -9.6%
    2010-- $50,311 -16.2%
    2009-- $60,023
    2008-- $60,023 +3.3%
    2007-- $58,094 +4.2%
    2006-- $55,758 +6.5%
    2005-- $52,359 +6.8%
    2004-- $49,044 +15.7%
    2003-- $42,387 +8%
    2002-- $39,247 +7.4%
    2001-- $36,526 +5.1%
    2000-- $34,760

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    Neighborhood: Near West Elgin

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