New

$224,900

205 Perry St, Elgin, IL 60123

4beds

1,637sqft

$1,617/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

9,834 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$137/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bonus roomSome hardwoodsStorage areasLaundry areaWalkout basement

Great opportunity for investors, rehabbers or buyers interested in transforming this vintage charmer into someplace special! Main floor features 10' ceilings, some hardwoods, bedroom and full bath. Original front and back staircases lead to 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Walkout basement has full bath, laundry area, bonus room and storage areas. House needs works - solid "cake layers in need of new frosting & sprinkles!". Furnace - '24; 2nd floor bath remodeled in '24. Walking distance to train and bus stations. Being sold strictly "AS-IS"

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Bonus Room

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 144 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X11

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X11

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X11

Bonus room

Level: Basement
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Main
Area: 182 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X13

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10

Laundry

Level: Basement
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10

Living room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

None

Features

1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,637 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 9,834 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66X149

Details

Parcel number: 0614458005
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Elgin

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $137/sqft
Tax assessed value: $240,183
Annual tax amount: $6,631
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/23/2019	Listing removed	$1,800$1/sqft
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8/13/2019	Listed for rent	$1,800+5.9%$1/sqft
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10/7/2018	Listing removed	$1,700$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/28/2018	Price change	$1,700-5.6%$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
4/27/2018	Price change	$1,800-2.7%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/1/2018	Price change	$1,850+2.8%$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
3/1/2018	Listed for rent	$1,800$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/5/2017	Listing removed	$1,800$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/30/2017	Listed for rent	$1,800+4.3%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/30/2016	Listing removed	$1,725+1.5%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/21/2016	Listing removed	$1,700+3%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/30/2015	Listed for rent	$1,650$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/30/2015	Listing removed	$1,650$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
6/22/2015	Listed for rent	$1,650+10%$1/sqft
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8/22/2013	Listing removed	$1,500$1/sqft
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8/19/2013	Listed for rent	$1,500$1/sqft
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8/30/2010	Sold	$67,000+3.2%$41/sqft
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7/9/2010	Pending sale	$64,900$40/sqft
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6/24/2010	Price change	$64,900-72.8%$40/sqft
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6/19/2010	Listed for sale	--
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10/26/2006	Sold	$238,500+0.2%$146/sqft
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12/2/2005	Sold	$238,000$145/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,407 +3.9%	$80,061 +10.7%
2023	$6,166 +7.8%	$72,329 +9.7%
2022	$5,719 +4%	$65,951 +7%
2021	$5,501 +2.5%	$61,659 +4.8%
2020	$5,369 +2.5%	$58,863 +5%
2019	$5,237 +10.9%	$56,071 +17.4%
2018	$4,722 +1.7%	$47,758 +5.8%
2017	$4,644 +4%	$45,148 +7.8%
2016	$4,467	$41,885 +9.1%
2015	--	$38,391 +1.3%
2014	--	$37,917 -2.6%
2013	--	$38,917 -7.4%
2012	--	$42,037 -10.7%
2011	--	$47,058 -9.6%
2010	--	$52,084 -25.4%
2009	--	$69,815
2008	--	$69,815 +3.3%
2007	--	$67,571 +4.2%
2006	--	$64,854 +17.5%
2005	--	$55,184 +6.7%
2004	--	$51,740 +11.3%
2003	--	$46,474 +8%
2002	--	$43,031 +7.5%
2001	--	$40,047 +5.1%
2000	--	$38,111

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Near West Elgin

Getting around

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

48 / 100

Some Transit

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

3/10
Lowrie Elementary School
Grades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
3/10
Abbott Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
3/10
Larkin High School
Grades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Lowrie 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.