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$425,000
991 Hillcrest Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3beds
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.8 Acres Lot
$496,000 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$2,551 Estimated rent
Home value
$496,000
$471,000 - $521,000
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Exposed brick wallsClassic hardwood floorsPicturesque windowNew flooringNewly renovated kitchenCozy fireplaceDecorative fireplace
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Listed by:
Robert Wisdom 847-980-3670,
RE/MAX Horizon,
Lisa Wisdom,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Alice Weinert
Haven & Loft Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11947597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch, Workshop, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 434 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,397
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 1.8 Acres
- Dimensions: 151X36X54X36X41X482X490
- Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent
Details
- Parcel number: 0603479002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Century Oaks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $361,788
- Annual tax amount: $8,093
- Date on market: 12/20/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2024 | Sold | $425,000+3.7%$203/sqft |
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| 12/24/2023 | Contingent | $409,900$196/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $409,900+41.4%$196/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Listing removed | $289,900$138/sqft |
Source: REMAX Horizon #10538488 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $289,900+1.7%$138/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Sold | $285,000-1.7%$136/sqft |
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| 10/28/2019 | Pending sale | $289,900$138/sqft |
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| 10/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,900$138/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Pending sale | $289,900$138/sqft |
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| 10/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,900+16%$138/sqft |
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| 10/12/2011 | Listing removed | $249,900$119/sqft |
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| 6/10/2011 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$119/sqft |
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| 2/1/2011 | Price change | $269,900-10%$129/sqft |
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| 7/29/2010 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$143/sqft |
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| 3/6/2010 | Price change | $320,000-4.5%$153/sqft |
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| 7/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $335,000+17.5%$160/sqft |
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| 1/26/2005 | Sold | $285,000+19.7%$136/sqft |
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| 8/29/2000 | Sold | $238,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,011 +4.7% | $120,596 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $8,605 +6.3% | $108,949 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $8,094 +4.4% | $99,343 +7% |
| 2021 | $7,751 +9.4% | $92,878 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $7,083 +3.2% | $88,666 +5% |
| 2019 | $6,861 +1.2% | $84,460 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $6,779 -4.8% | $79,567 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $7,120 -4.3% | $75,220 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $7,442 | $69,784 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $63,963 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $63,174 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $64,840 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,036 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $78,401 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,774 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,025 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,946 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $91,895 +0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,711 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,121 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $80,668 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,838 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,294 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $64,490 +6.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $60,428 |
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Neighborhood: Century Oaks
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Century Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Kimball Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Kane County
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- 991 Hillcrest Rd
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