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  • $331,800

    853 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    4beds
    1,985sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    7,927 Square Feet Lot
    $331,800 Zestimate®
    $167/sqft
    $2,545 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $331,800

    $305,000 - $358,000

    $2,545/mo

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    What's special

    Built for one of the founding families of Elgin - Charles & Francis Kimball! There is a lot of history in this home! Slate flooring in the entry way and back door area was reclaimed from Columbia School - Front porch railing reclaimed from Lords Park Pavilion - Brick walkway and front retaining wall were built with reclaimed bricks from old St. Joseph Hospital - and period millwork can be found thought this charming home! The large front porch welcomes you into the foyer and and spacious living room with 9ft ceilings and original hardwood floors. A large formal dining room that will easily accomodate a large table joins the living room and the oversized eat-in kitchen which features extensive cabinetry and access to the enclosed back porch. Additionally, the 4th bedroom is located on the main floor - this room offers built-in shelving and has been used as a library/den/bonus room. Upstairs are 3 surprisingly large bedroom - 2 of them can easily accomodate a king-sized bed and furniture. The upstairs bathroom features the original claw-foot tub! A full basement, with exterior access, offers tons of storage, an oversized 2-car garage (with storage above) and fenced backyard check all the boxes! Home sold in as-is condition / no FHA or VA.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,985 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Lot
    • Size: 7,927 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0612183002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $167/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $298,158
    • Annual tax amount: $7,582

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/28/2021Sold$172,000-4.4%$87/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772 Report a problem
    1/6/2021Contingent$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772 Report a problem
    12/15/2020Pending sale$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10945772 Report a problem
    12/15/2020Contingent$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772 Report a problem
    12/3/2020Listed for sale$180,000-21.7%$91/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10945772 Report a problem
    10/12/2008Listing removed$229,900$116/sqft
    Source: Postlets #06947185 Report a problem
    8/8/2008Listed for sale$229,900$116/sqft
    Source: Postlets #06947185 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,582 +3.5%$99,386 +8.6%
    2024$7,326 +15%$91,541 +10.7%
    2023$6,368 -1.4%$82,700 +2.8%
    2022$6,457 -3.8%$80,470 +7%
    2021$6,712 +2.5%$75,233 +4.8%
    2020$6,550 +2.5%$71,821 +5%
    2019$6,390 +5.1%$68,414 +11.2%
    2018$6,081 +1.7%$61,509 +5.8%
    2017$5,981 +4%$58,148 +7.8%
    2016$5,753 $53,945 +9.1%
    2015-- $49,445 +1.3%
    2014-- $48,834 -2.6%
    2013-- $50,122 -7.4%
    2012-- $54,139 -6.6%
    2011-- $57,968 -9.7%
    2010-- $64,160 -6.7%
    2009-- $68,782
    2008-- $68,782 +3.3%
    2007-- $66,572 +4.2%
    2006-- $63,895 +6.5%
    2005-- $60,001 +6.8%
    2004-- $56,202 +7.8%
    2003-- $52,141 +8%
    2002-- $48,278 +7.5%
    2001-- $44,930 +10.3%
    2000-- $40,723
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Northeastern Elgin

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Coleman Elementary School
    • Middle: Larsen Middle School
    • High: Elgin High School

    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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