Beautifully updated Cape Cod that blends modern touches with classic charm. Enter through a leaded glass door into a welcoming foyer with slate tile flooring. Beyond, an open-concept great room and dining area await, featuring chair rail detailing, decorative paint, and a stylish overhead light, seamlessly flowing into the updated kitchen. This kitchen shines with granite countertops, a glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar that opens to the dining area, along with additional table space. Off the foyer, you'll find a spacious living room adorned with a lighted ceiling fan, a brick-surround fireplace, and custom blinds. Throughout the first floor, you'll appreciate 6" baseboards, crown molding, arched doorways, and wide-plank hardwood floors, all adding a touch of elegance. Upstairs, the master and second bedrooms both offer walk-in closets, hardwood flooring, and decorative paint. A full bath on this level features a tile-surround tub/shower, marble-look vinyl flooring, an oak vanity with a cultured marble sink, and a window that fills the space with natural light. The second bedroom features a private deck. The finished basement provides versatile space, with vinyl tile flooring, half-wall wood paneling, a bar area, a rec room, a utility room, and a cozy private room. The full bath here includes a slate-tile shower with a seating bench and a furniture-style vanity.Situated on a spacious lot, this home offers a large concrete patio, pond, a detached two-car garage, mature landscaping, and convenient access to shopping, schools, expressways, and the Metra. Truly a must-see!
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$255,000
7 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
2beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,599.34 Square Feet Lot
$268,300 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$2,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,300
$239,000 - $300,000
$2,166/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 22, 2025 at 12:25am
Listing courtesy of:
Steve Rollins 847-308-3161,
Compass
Bought with:
Tim Binning
RE/MAX All Pro
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12257060
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 578 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,599 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0615432002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Details
- Builder model: MODIFIED CAPE COD
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Elgin
- Subdivision: Sunset Park
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $255,000+2%$193/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257060 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2024 | Listing removed | $250,000$189/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12255760 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000-9.1%$189/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12255760 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Listing removed | $275,000$208/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12186633 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $275,000-8%$208/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12186633 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,245 +5.3% | $73,538 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $4,981 +5.3% | $66,436 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $4,733 +4.8% | $60,578 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary School
- Middle: Abbott Middle School
- High: Larkin High School
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60123
- 7 S Edison Ave