Sold856d on marketHistoric · 151 yrs
521 Villa St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • 60120 • Kane County
$205,000
$118/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,739Sqft
0.22 acLot
1875Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1875 · 151 years of history
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 856 days ago · 11 views · 1 saves · Top 4% likely to sell soon
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11 views
People checking out this listing
1 saves
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856 days on market
Established listing
$118/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% 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 1875 · Historic
Stop!!! Opportunity Alert! Great opportunity for investors or opportunity to own home. Great starter home or downsizing option at an incredible price, Turn your rent payment to the ownership of your own home. Step into history with these two stories, 5-bedroom 2 full bath home in Elgin watch historic district. Tall ceilings, skylight, Spacious rooms. Huge two-story deck at the back to enjoy hanging out with family and friends for lots of fond memories to come. Two car detached garage along with long driveway can hold up many cars. Giant storage building at the back can house all your items. All the big projects have been done, central HVAC (2012), newer roof (2014 tear off and replaced), updated electrical and plumbing, Exterior Painting and etc. Tall windows and skylight bring in so much natural light. Enjoy the spacious and bright enclosed front porch. Only need some cosmetic work and your personal touches. Priced accordingly for TLC needed, this gem is a rare opportunity to create your dream home. Great location, Close to train station downtown and all the shopping and restaurants. Don't miss out on a chance to own a piece of history. Home sold As-is, where-is. Sold As-Is.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newer roof, updated electrical, and great starter home as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,340/month
Principal & Interest$1,066
Property Tax$205
Insurance$68
Down payment20% ($41,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $164,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1875
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot9,600 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1875
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Up Access,Full
Lot9,600 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60120
Annual tax$5,421
Parcel0613459027
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×14 ft196 sqft
Bedroom2
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom3
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom4
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom5
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market856
Est. value$269,300
Est. rent$2,877/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$118
On marketNov 3, 2023
PostedNov 3, 2023
Last sold$205,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 9, 2023
Tour days6
Views11
Favorites1
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2023Sold$205,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2023Contingent$214,900$124MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 3, 2023Listed For Sale$214,900$124MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Mar 1, 2018Listing Removed$1,550$1Owner
Jan 22, 2018Listed For Rent$1,550$1Owner
Oct 2, 2017Listing Removed$1,500$1Owner
Sep 18, 2017Listed For Rent$1,500$1Owner
Aug 2, 2012Sold$36,125$21Public Record
May 17, 2012Listed For Sale$32,670$19TANIS Group Realty
Jun 25, 2007Sold$234,000$135Public Record
Sep 15, 2004Sold$176,000$101Public Record
Sold$205,000
Dec 5, 2023•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$214,900
Nov 21, 2023•$124/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$214,900
Nov 3, 2023•$124/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$1,550
Mar 1, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,550
Jan 22, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,500
Oct 2, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,500
Sep 18, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$36,125
Aug 2, 2012•$21/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$32,670
May 17, 2012•$19/sqft•TANIS Group Realty
Sold$234,000
Jun 25, 2007•$135/sqft•Public Record
Sold$176,000
Sep 15, 2004•$101/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$6,074$75,904
Apr 10, 2023$5,846$68,574
Apr 10, 2022$5,422$62,528
Apr 10, 2021$5,216$58,459
Apr 10, 2020$4,884$53,548
Apr 10, 2019$4,764$51,008
Apr 10, 2018$4,315$43,649
Apr 10, 2017$4,244$41,264
Apr 10, 2016$4,083$38,282
Apr 10, 2015—$35,089
Apr 10, 2014—$34,656
Apr 10, 2013—$40,769
Apr 10, 2012—$48,245
Apr 10, 2011—$56,545
Apr 10, 2010—$62,584
Apr 10, 2009—$67,093
Apr 10, 2008—$67,093
Apr 10, 2007—$64,937
Apr 10, 2006—$60,219
Apr 10, 2005—$56,549
Apr 10, 2004—$52,969
Apr 10, 2003—$49,141
Apr 10, 2002—$44,433
Apr 10, 2001—$41,352
Apr 10, 2000—$39,353
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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