Off Market3340d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs

496-98 E Chicago St

Elgin, IL, 60120 • Gifford Park • Kane County

$467,900

$110/sqft

5Baths

4,248Sqft

0.16 acLot

1900Built

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Character Home

Built 1900 · 126 years of history

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3340 days on market

Established listing

$110/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic

This is a 4248 square foot, 5.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 496-98 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,917/month

Principal & Interest$2,294

Property Tax$468

Insurance$156

Down payment20% ($93,580)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $374,320 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1900

ParkingNo Data

Lot6,926 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1900

Parking & Outdoor

Lot6,926 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodGifford Park

Annual tax$9,657

Parcel0613260016

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market3340

Est. value$467,900

Est. rent$3,843/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$110

Last sold$275,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Channing Memorial Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

0.2 mi

Ellis Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.3 mi

Elgin High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.5 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60120

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 15, 2017Sold$275,000$65Public Record

Sold$275,000

Feb 15, 2017•$65/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$9,657$120,668

Apr 10, 2023$9,293$109,014

Apr 10, 2022$8,619$99,402

Apr 10, 2021$8,291$92,934

Apr 10, 2020$8,092$88,720

Apr 10, 2019$7,893$84,512

Apr 10, 2018$7,871$79,615

Apr 10, 2017$7,741$75,265

Apr 10, 2016$7,447$69,825

Apr 10, 2015—$64,001

Apr 10, 2014—$63,211

Apr 10, 2013—$64,879

Apr 10, 2012—$78,016

Apr 10, 2011—$75,621

Apr 10, 2010—$83,698

Apr 10, 2009—$89,728

Apr 10, 2008—$89,728

Apr 10, 2007—$86,845

Apr 10, 2006—$80,932

Apr 10, 2005—$73,249

Apr 10, 2004—$68,611

Apr 10, 2003—$63,652

Apr 10, 2002—$58,937

Apr 10, 2001—$54,850

Apr 10, 2000—$52,198

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Est. value$467,900

Est. rent$3,843/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$3,147/mo

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