Off Market6908d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs

257 Franklin Blvd

Elgin, IL, 60120 • Northeastern Elgin • Kane County

$172,800

$236/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

732Sqft

0.04 acLot

1920Built

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Character Home

Built 1920 · 106 years of history

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6908 days on market

Established listing

$236/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic

I need to get info on the house. It is now co-owned by the four children of George B. Dittmann. George and Charlotte are both deceased. 265 Franklin Blvd. is the address.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,129/month

Principal & Interest$899

Property Tax$173

Insurance$58

Down payment20% ($34,560)

3%50%

Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $138,240 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1920

ParkingOff-street

Lot1,742 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1920

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingOff-street

Lot1,742 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodNortheastern Elgin

Annual tax$3,112

Parcel0613106002

Features & details

1 category of property features

Exterior Features

Parking

Off-street

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market6908

Est. value$172,800

Est. rent$1,858/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$236

Last sold$95,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

0.6 mi

Kimball Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.6 mi

Larkin High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.9 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60120

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

May 11, 2007Sold$95,000$130Public Record

Nov 7, 1994Sold$57,000$78Public Record

Sold$95,000

May 11, 2007•$130/sqft•Public Record

Sold$57,000

Nov 7, 1994•$78/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$3,112$38,883

Apr 10, 2023$2,995$35,128

Apr 10, 2022$2,777$32,031

Apr 10, 2021$2,672$29,946

Apr 10, 2020$2,607$28,588

Apr 10, 2019$2,543$27,232

Apr 10, 2018$2,274$23,001

Apr 10, 2017$2,236$21,744

Apr 10, 2016$2,151$20,172

Apr 10, 2015—$18,490

Apr 10, 2014—$18,261

Apr 10, 2013—$21,620

Apr 10, 2012—$23,353

Apr 10, 2011—$27,960

Apr 10, 2010—$30,946

Apr 10, 2009—$33,176

Apr 10, 2008—$33,176

Apr 10, 2007—$32,110

Apr 10, 2006—$30,819

Apr 10, 2005—$28,941

Apr 10, 2004—$27,108

Apr 10, 2003—$25,149

Apr 10, 2002—$23,286

Apr 10, 2001—$21,671

Apr 10, 2000—$19,671

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

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Est. value$172,800

Est. rent$1,858/mo

30yr rate est.6.77%

Affordability$1,231/mo

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