Hurry! Great opportunity! Needs some basic TLC but great upside! Excellent location with quick access to I-90! Deep corner lot! Enclosed front porch perfect for summer nights or extra storage! Spacious living room with tons of natural light! Large dining area with tile flooring flows into the very functional kitchen with plenty of extra cabinet space! Gracious size bedrooms all on the 2nd level! Partially finished basement has great upside with just a little paint! Rec room, storage and extra bathroom! Currently tenant occupied on a month to month lease! Bring offer!
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$250,000
601 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
4beds
1,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,403 Square Feet Lot
$252,900 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$2,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$252,900
$228,000 - $281,000
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Partially finished basementExtra bathroomDeep corner lotRec room
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Listed by:
Robert Wisdom 847-980-3670,
RE/MAX Horizon,
Lisa Wisdom,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Diana Gonzalez
Luna Real Estate Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12552176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 778
- Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,403 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 X 131
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0612428001
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $266,106
- Annual tax amount: $6,538
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $250,000-7.4%$161/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Contingent | $269,900$173/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900$173/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Contingent | $269,900$173/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+234.2%$173/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12552176 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2015 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Stateline Rental Properties Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Stateline Rental Properties Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2015 | Sold | $80,750-61.5%$52/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08802545 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2008 | Sold | $210,000-4.1%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2008 | Listing removed | $219,000$141/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2007 | Listed for sale | $219,000+36%$141/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2007 | Sold | $161,000-25.1%$103/sqft |
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| 1/10/2006 | Sold | $215,000+79.2%$138/sqft |
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| 5/5/2000 | Sold | $120,000$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,767 +3.5% | $88,702 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $6,538 +3.9% | $81,700 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,292 +7.8% | $73,810 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,836 +4% | $67,302 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,614 +6.7% | $62,923 +9% |
| 2020 | $5,264 +2.5% | $57,713 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,135 +9.7% | $54,975 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $4,682 +1.7% | $47,359 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,605 +4% | $44,771 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,430 | $41,536 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $38,072 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $37,602 -14.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,040 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $47,570 -11.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,008 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,777 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,084 |
| 2008 | -- | $64,084 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,024 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,530 +9.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,438 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,991 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,306 +15.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,116 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $38,265 +10.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,747 |
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Neighborhood: 60120
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Larsen Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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