Off Market2900d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
8 S Commonwealth Ave
Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County
$316,900
$223/sqft
2Beds
3Baths
1,424Sqft
0.15 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
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City
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
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2900 days on market
Established listing
$223/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
We are open to Real Estate Agents/Brokers and willing to pay 2% commission for finding buyer$$$. Beautiful and Charming Tudor. This home was built in 1929 and has all of the original features you would expect to be in a home of this caliber. Mahogany crown molding, doors and floors. Etched glass windows, phone nook, original light fixtures, cozy brick fireplace with Italian marble hearth, new kitchen with granite countertops and marble floor . New 1/2 bathroom on the first floor with marble floor, also there is a stairs lift. This home features plenty of storage with a walk-up attic with skylight, full basement, and a 2 level shed in the the backyard. Recent updates include newer hot water, sewer line with clean out. Updated electric. Beautiful yard...like a secret garden, with patio and many flowers blooming in spring and summer. Fully fenced and gated for security and privacy. This home exudes original charm! It is the place to live love and relax... Area: Elgin City
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights patio and cozy brick fireplace as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,976/month
Principal & Interest$1,553
Property Tax$317
Insurance$106
Down payment20% ($63,380)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $253,520 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1929
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
Parking4 Parking spaces
Lot6,534 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1929
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
RoofOther
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
BasementFinished
Lot6,534 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60123
Annual tax$6,259
Parcel0614305010
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Shingle
Stone
Brick
Parking
Garage - Detached
Off-street
On-street
Views
City
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Walk In Closet
Dining Room
Laundry Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market2900
Est. value$316,900
Est. rent$2,319/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$223
Last sold$188,000
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 12, 2022Listing Removed——Owner
Oct 14, 2021Price Change$285,000$200Owner
Oct 8, 2021Price Change$265,000$186Owner
Jul 28, 2021Price Change$245,000$172Owner
Jun 15, 2021Listed For Sale$240,000$169Owner
Dec 25, 2020Listing Removed——Continental Real Estate Group, Inc.
Dec 7, 2020Listed For Sale$230,000$162Owner
May 1, 2018Sold$188,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2018Pending Sale$189,900$133RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest
Mar 24, 2018Listed For Sale$189,900$133RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest
May 16, 2014Sold$144,000$101MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 14, 2014Price Change$149,900$105Visual Tour
Feb 2, 2014Listed For Sale$159,900$112Visual Tour
Dec 25, 2012Listing Removed$169,900$119BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Sep 19, 2012Listed For Sale$169,900$119BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
May 31, 2012Listing Removed$169,900$119Visual Tour
Nov 5, 2011Price Change$169,900$119Visual Tour
May 29, 2011Listed For Sale$179,900$126BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Jul 26, 2006Sold$245,000$172Public Record
Nov 8, 2002Sold$177,000$124Public Record
Listing Removed—
Jan 12, 2022•Owner
Price Change$285,000
Oct 14, 2021•$200/sqft•Owner
Price Change$265,000
Oct 8, 2021•$186/sqft•Owner
Price Change$245,000
Jul 28, 2021•$172/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$240,000
Jun 15, 2021•$169/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed—
Dec 25, 2020•Continental Real Estate Group, Inc.
Listed For Sale$230,000
Dec 7, 2020•$162/sqft•Owner
Sold$188,000
May 1, 2018•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$189,900
Mar 26, 2018•$133/sqft•RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest
Listed For Sale$189,900
Mar 24, 2018•$133/sqft•RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest
Sold$144,000
May 16, 2014•$101/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$149,900
Feb 14, 2014•$105/sqft•Visual Tour
Listed For Sale$159,900
Feb 2, 2014•$112/sqft•Visual Tour
Listing Removed$169,900
Dec 25, 2012•$119/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Listed For Sale$169,900
Sep 19, 2012•$119/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Listing Removed$169,900
May 31, 2012•$119/sqft•Visual Tour
Price Change$169,900
Nov 5, 2011•$119/sqft•Visual Tour
Listed For Sale$179,900
May 29, 2011•$126/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Sold$245,000
Jul 26, 2006•$172/sqft•Public Record
Sold$177,000
Nov 8, 2002•$124/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$6,259$86,209
Apr 10, 2023$5,957$77,884
Apr 10, 2022$5,638$71,017
Apr 10, 2021$5,388$66,396
Apr 10, 2020$5,234$63,385
Apr 10, 2019$5,079$60,378
Apr 10, 2018$4,964$56,213
Apr 10, 2017$4,849$53,141
Apr 10, 2016$5,258$49,301
Apr 10, 2015—$45,189
Apr 10, 2014—$44,631
Apr 10, 2013—$45,808
Apr 10, 2012—$49,480
Apr 10, 2011—$55,390
Apr 10, 2010—$67,567
Apr 10, 2009—$72,435
Apr 10, 2008—$72,435
Apr 10, 2007—$70,107
Apr 10, 2006—$67,287
Apr 10, 2005—$63,186
Apr 10, 2004—$59,185
Apr 10, 2003—$54,908
Apr 10, 2002—$50,841
Apr 10, 2001—$47,316
Apr 10, 2000—$44,589
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Elgin, IL • Kane County
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Nearby zip codes
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