Sold892d on market
1159 Sherwood Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Northeastern Elgin • Kane County
$254,900
$236/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,080Sqft
0.2 acLot
1948Built
Property DNA
Queen Anne Style
Built 1948 · 78 years of history
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen · Living Room
4-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 892 days ago · 3 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
892 days on market
Established listing
$236/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1948
Hurry! So much potential! Adorable all brick ranch on deep lot with rare separate detached 3 car garage with private driveway! Home needs some TLC but with your sweat equity you will have the gem of the Northeast end of Elgin! Great location with quick access to I-90 or downtown to train! Awesome covered front porch perfect for summer nights! Very large living room with cozy fireplace, picture window, hardwood floors and porch entry! Separate formal dining room flows into the very functional eat-in kitchen with built-in bench seating breakfast nook, plenty of cabinets, tile backsplash and all appliances stay! Gracious size bedrooms! Huge finished basement with rec room with extra cabinets, full bath with shower, den and separate utility area! Property being sold AS IS! Priced to sell! Look past some clutter as packing in process! Bring offer!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights brick ranch, cozy fireplace, and separate utility area as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,589/month
Principal & Interest$1,249
Property Tax$255
Insurance$85
Down payment20% ($50,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $203,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1948
HeatingSteam
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,712 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleQueen Anne
Year built1948
Stories1
Systems
HeatingSteam
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
Garage4 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNortheastern Elgin
Annual tax$6,312
Parcel0612226002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main16×10 ft160 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main14×10 ft140 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market892
Est. value$314,700
Est. rent$2,148/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$236
On marketSep 21, 2023
PostedSep 21, 2023
Last sold$254,900
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 30, 2023Sold$254,900$236MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2023Contingent$254,900$236MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 21, 2023Listed For Sale$254,900$236MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 8, 2012Sold$115,000$106Public Record
Sold$254,900
Oct 30, 2023•$236/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$254,900
Sep 25, 2023•$236/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$254,900
Sep 21, 2023•$236/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$115,000
Nov 8, 2012•$106/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$7,015$95,656
Apr 10, 2023$6,685$86,418
Apr 10, 2022$6,312$78,798
Apr 10, 2021$6,037$73,670
Apr 10, 2020$5,867$70,330
Apr 10, 2019$5,697$66,994
Apr 10, 2018$5,337$59,983
Apr 10, 2017$5,215$56,706
Apr 10, 2016$5,611$52,608
Apr 10, 2015—$48,220
Apr 10, 2014—$47,625
Apr 10, 2013—$48,881
Apr 10, 2012—$52,798
Apr 10, 2011—$72,189
Apr 10, 2010—$79,900
Apr 10, 2009—$85,656
Apr 10, 2008—$85,656
Apr 10, 2007—$82,904
Apr 10, 2006—$79,570
Apr 10, 2005—$74,720
Apr 10, 2004—$69,989
Apr 10, 2003—$64,931
Apr 10, 2002—$60,121
Apr 10, 2001—$55,953
Apr 10, 2000—$53,248
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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