Sold988d on marketHistoric · 121 yrs
684 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Lords Park • Kane County
$295,000
$187/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,579Sqft
0.2 acLot
1905Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1905 · 121 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 988 days ago · 3 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
988 days on market
Established listing
$187/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% 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 1905 · Historic
Beautifully renovated, amazing and charming 5 bedroom/2 bath with a full basement and 2 car detached garage. The sun filled kitchen features new cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Newer furnace, A/C and water heater. This one won't last long, come see this home before its gone!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights sun filled kitchen, granite countertops, and new cabinets as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,839/month
Principal & Interest$1,446
Property Tax$295
Insurance$98
Down payment20% ($59,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $236,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1905
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,712 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1905
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLords Park
Annual tax$5,017
Parcel0613279017
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second9×14 ft126 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market988
Est. value$345,400
Est. rent$2,872/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$187
On marketJun 7, 2023
PostedJun 7, 2023
Last sold$295,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 11, 2023
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 27, 2023Sold$295,000$187MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2023Pending Sale$274,500$174MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 7, 2023Listed For Sale$274,500$174MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2018Sold$189,000$120MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 21, 2018Pending Sale$189,900$120Charles Miller Realty
Jan 17, 2018Listed For Sale$189,900$120Charles Miller Realty
Sep 12, 2017Listing Removed$119,900$76Charles Miller Realty
Jul 11, 2017Pending Sale$119,900$76Charles Miller Realty
Jul 6, 2017Sold$60,000$38Public Record
Jul 3, 2017Listed For Sale$119,900$76Charles Miller Realty
Sold$295,000
Jul 27, 2023•$187/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$274,500
Jun 11, 2023•$174/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$274,500
Jun 7, 2023•$174/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$189,000
Feb 1, 2018•$120/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$189,900
Jan 21, 2018•$120/sqft•Charles Miller Realty
Listed For Sale$189,900
Jan 17, 2018•$120/sqft•Charles Miller Realty
Listing Removed$119,900
Sep 12, 2017•$76/sqft•Charles Miller Realty
Pending Sale$119,900
Jul 11, 2017•$76/sqft•Charles Miller Realty
Sold$60,000
Jul 6, 2017•$38/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$119,900
Jul 3, 2017•$76/sqft•Charles Miller Realty
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2024$5,827$80,812
Apr 11, 2023$5,542$73,008
Apr 11, 2022$5,252$66,570
Apr 11, 2021$5,017$62,238
Apr 11, 2020$4,872$59,416
Apr 11, 2019$4,726$56,598
Apr 11, 2018$4,634$46,869
Apr 11, 2017$2,696$44,308
Apr 11, 2016$4,384$41,106
Apr 11, 2015—$37,677
Apr 11, 2014—$37,212
Apr 11, 2013—$43,238
Apr 11, 2012—$46,703
Apr 11, 2011—$48,620
Apr 11, 2010—$53,813
Apr 11, 2009—$57,690
Apr 11, 2008—$57,690
Apr 11, 2007—$55,836
Apr 11, 2006—$52,283
Apr 11, 2005—$49,096
Apr 11, 2004—$45,987
Apr 11, 2003—$42,664
Apr 11, 2002—$38,539
Apr 11, 2001—$35,867
Apr 11, 2000—$34,133
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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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