Darling ranch home on a dead-end street. NO through traffic! The perfect start to home ownership or for those looking to downsize. Maybe even a rental investment? Continue to build your equity here. 2 ample-sized bedrooms, enclosed porch off back, perfect for the summer evenings. Spacious back yard with plenty of room to roam for fur babies. Garage has plenty of room for a workshop or keeping the car safe. Attic space is accessed through the south bedroom and can walk up for additional storage space. Basement has plenty of room for storage, workshop, workout area or even an office. Furnace was new in 2015, Roof within 10 years, Hot water heater-6 months old & refrigerator is 2 years old.
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$210,000
685 Chester Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
2beds
999sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$215,300 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$1,844 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,300
$194,000 - $239,000
$1,844/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 15, 2025 at 12:27am
Listing courtesy of:
Anne Vodicka 630-929-1100,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Katelyn Garcell
Real Broker, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12261137
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X06
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1X1
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 999 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 X 123
Details
- Parcel number: 0612283008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Elgin
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $210,000+2.4%$210/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261137 | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Contingent | $205,000$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261137 | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+256.5%$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261137 | ||
| 11/6/2012 | Sold | $57,500+11.7%$58/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08108741 | ||
| 9/21/2012 | Pending sale | $51,500$52/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08108741 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,211 +3.9% | $52,619 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $4,052 +7.8% | $47,537 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $3,759 +4% | $43,346 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60120
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Larsen Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 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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