You will be amazed by the charm and beauty of this historic home. The views of Lords Park from your front porch are spectacular. Spending time on the porch or from your large picture window in the dining room viewing the park will become a tranquil time every day. The first floor offers a living room, dining room, media room (den) and the sitting room all with hard wood floors. Kitchen has ceramic tile and plenty of cabinets. Four bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. Whole house fan and central air. Full basement (unfinished) for storage or hobbies. Extra large garage space has a workshop for many enthusiast and a two car garage.
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$282,000
700 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
4beds
1,826sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$330,000 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$330,000
$314,000 - $347,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2024 at 07:09am
Listing courtesy of:
Ron Ewing 630-215-6600,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Yolanda La Luz, SRS
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12029583
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,826 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 X 132 X 66 X 132
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 0613279019
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Elgin
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2024 | Sold | $282,000+4.5%$154/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12029583 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2024 | Contingent | $269,900$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12029583 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $269,900+49.1%$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12029583 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2003 | Sold | $181,000+30.7%$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2002 | Sold | $138,500$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,329 +5.1% | $87,084 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,025 +5.7% | $78,674 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,700 +4.6% | $71,737 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lords Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lords Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Ellis Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lords Park Elementary School
- Middle: Ellis Middle School
- High: Elgin 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
- 60120
- Lords Park
- 700 Forest Ave