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  • $308,700

    853 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    4beds
    1,985sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    7,927 Square Feet Lot
    $308,700 Zestimate®
    $156/sqft
    $2,695 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $308,700

    $284,000 - $333,000

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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 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0612183002

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, TV-Cable
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Sale Terms: Conventional
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: Commuter Train, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Den
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Sunroom
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Enclosed Porch
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Laminate Floors, Skylight(s), Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, 9' Ceiling, Bookcases
    • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Screened Patio
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 132
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Den
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Basement Sq Ft: 956
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 956
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0612183002

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/28/2021Sold$172,000-4.4%$87/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772
    1/6/2021Contingent$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772
    12/15/2020Pending sale$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10945772
    12/15/2020Contingent$180,000$91/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10945772
    12/3/2020Listed for sale$180,000-21.7%$91/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10945772

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    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%

    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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