Off Market1243d on market

840 Forest Ave

Elgin, IL, 60120 • Lords Park • Cook County

$236,600

$334/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

708Sqft

0.25 acLot

1946Built

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Character Home

Built 1946 · 80 years of history

Market activity

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1243 days on market

Established listing

$334/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1946

Not quite a tiny house but a cozy Brick Cottage on beautiful wooded deep lot with an abundance of trees & perennials! Formal Living Room with gas fireplace, oak paneled walls & large picture window! Eat in fully applianced Kitchen with oak cabinets & tile back splash. Master bedroom with closet & berber carpet. Rear Sunporch to enjoy the beautiful wildlife including wrens & hawks. Partially finished basement with guest room/den/office & large laundry/furnace/storage room(shelving will stay with home). Home wired for high speed internet & cable. Detached one car garage with covered patio area. Storage shed. Enjoy Lord''s Park Pavilion, Museum, Zoo, Outdoor Pool & Waterpark, picnic, tennis and much more!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,544/month

Principal & Interest$1,229

Property Tax$237

Insurance$79

Down payment20% ($47,320)

3%50%

Est. 6.76% rate · 30yr fixed · $189,280 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1946

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.25 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1946

Systems

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.25 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodLords Park

Annual tax$4,606

Parcel0618104024

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dryer

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Carpet

Linoleum / Vinyl

Heating

Forced air

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market1243

Est. value$236,600

Est. rent$2,002/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$334

Last sold$190,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Lords Park Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-6

0.5 mi

Ellis Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.6 mi

Elgin High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.1 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60120

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Price history

8 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 18, 2022Sold$190,000$268MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 17, 2022Contingent$184,900$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 13, 2022Listed For Sale$184,900$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 23, 2016Sold$105,000$148MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 15, 2016Pending Sale$124,900$176Baird & Warner

Aug 11, 2016Listed For Sale$124,900$176Baird & Warner

Aug 16, 2011Sold$95,000$134Public Record

May 18, 2011Listed For Sale$139,900$198Team Wisdom

Sold$190,000

Nov 18, 2022•$268/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Contingent$184,900

Oct 17, 2022•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$184,900

Oct 13, 2022•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$105,000

Sep 23, 2016•$148/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$124,900

Aug 15, 2016•$176/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listed For Sale$124,900

Aug 11, 2016•$176/sqft•Baird & Warner

Sold$95,000

Aug 16, 2011•$134/sqft•Public Record

Listed For Sale$139,900

May 18, 2011•$198/sqft•Team Wisdom

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 15, 2023$4,606$16,000

Apr 15, 2022$4,476$16,000

Apr 15, 2021$3,439$9,980

Apr 15, 2020$3,417$9,980

Apr 15, 2019$3,437$11,214

Apr 15, 2018$4,090$12,038

Apr 15, 2017$4,077$12,038

Apr 15, 2016$3,040$12,038

Apr 15, 2015$2,484$9,693

Apr 15, 2014$3,298$9,693

Apr 15, 2013$3,190$9,693

Apr 15, 2012$3,516$11,734

Apr 15, 2011$2,714$11,734

Apr 15, 2010$3,314$11,734

Apr 15, 2009$2,398$16,489

Apr 15, 2008$859$17,730

Apr 15, 2007$972$17,730

Apr 15, 2006$1,022$13,153

Apr 15, 2005$1,040$13,153

Apr 15, 2004$1,082$13,153

Apr 15, 2003$1,311$11,076

Apr 15, 2002$1,190$11,076

Apr 15, 2001$1,604$11,076

Apr 15, 2000$1,575$9,995

Apr 15, 1999$1,426$9,995

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Cook County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$236,600

Est. rent$2,002/mo

30yr rate est.6.76%

Affordability$1,622/mo

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