Sold986d on market
887 Carr St
Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County
$240,000
$213/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,128Sqft
0.15 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
1-Car Garage
Concrete · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 986 days ago · 2 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
986 days on market
Established listing
$213/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
Charming 1950s ranch on a quiet street not far from downtown Elgin, Metra station, parks and activity centers! Well maintained property sits on the corner lot, boasts a fenced yard, cedar siding, screened porch and a spacious front porch. The walls are made of plaster, the foyer floor is finished with flagstone, there are hardwood floors throughout the property. The house has full basement with a laundry area. The space adjacent to the kitchen is so big that it serves as a dining room. ROOF was replaced in 2022, GARAGE DOOR in 2022, GUTTERS in 2022, FRIDGE was purchased in 2022, the furnace was recently updated with a new motor. Bedroom windows are all newer. FREEZER in basement stays. The house is being sold in as-is condition. THE OWNER WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS ON WEDNESDAY 7/5.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced yard, garage door, and spacious front porch as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,568/month
Principal & Interest$1,248
Property Tax$240
Insurance$80
Down payment20% ($48,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $192,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot6,550 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1956
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionCedar
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot6,550 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60123
Annual tax$2,203
Parcel0614358001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer
Range Hood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Cedar
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom3
Main8×11 ft88 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market986
Est. value$284,300
Est. rent$2,230/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$213
On marketJul 3, 2023
PostedJul 3, 2023
Last sold$240,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 28, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 28, 2023Sold$240,000$213MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 25, 2023Pending Sale$240,000$213MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 6, 2023Contingent$240,000$213MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 3, 2023Listed For Sale$240,000$213MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$240,000
Jul 28, 2023•$213/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$240,000
Jul 25, 2023•$213/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$240,000
Jul 6, 2023•$213/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$240,000
Jul 3, 2023•$213/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$4,928$69,574
Apr 10, 2023$3,994$62,855
Apr 10, 2022$2,204$57,313
Apr 10, 2021$2,267$53,584
Apr 10, 2020$2,318$51,154
Apr 10, 2019$2,373$48,728
Apr 10, 2018$2,512$45,860
Apr 10, 2017$2,614$43,354
Apr 10, 2016$4,290$40,221
Apr 10, 2015—$36,867
Apr 10, 2014—$36,412
Apr 10, 2013—$37,372
Apr 10, 2012—$44,972
Apr 10, 2011—$50,344
Apr 10, 2010—$58,927
Apr 10, 2009—$63,172
Apr 10, 2008—$63,172
Apr 10, 2007—$61,142
Apr 10, 2006—$58,684
Apr 10, 2005—$55,108
Apr 10, 2004—$51,619
Apr 10, 2003—$47,267
Apr 10, 2002—$43,766
Apr 10, 2001—$40,732
Apr 10, 2000—$38,763
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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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