Off Market2442d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs

538-540 Locust St

Elgin, IL, 60123 • Near West Elgin • Kane County

$398,900

$113/sqft

7Beds

4Baths

3,524Sqft

0.33 acLot

1900Built

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Character Home

Built 1900 · 126 years of history

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2442 days on market

Established listing

$113/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic

This 3524 square foot single family home has 7 bedrooms and 4.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 538-540 Locust St, Elgin, IL 60123.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,487/month

Principal & Interest$1,955

Property Tax$399

Insurance$133

Down payment20% ($79,780)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,120 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1900

Parking8 Parking spaces

Lot0.33 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1900

Systems

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

BasementUnfinished

Lot0.33 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodNear West Elgin

Annual tax$8,813

Parcel0614451022

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

Features & details

1 category of property features

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Metal

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2442

Est. value$398,900

Est. rent$3,753/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$113

Last sold$138,750

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Washington Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-6

0.4 mi

Abbott Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.5 mi

Larkin High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.1 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60123

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Price history

4 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Aug 2, 2019Sold$138,750$39Public Record

Jan 29, 2009Sold$151,500$43Public Record

May 18, 2005Sold$350,000$99Public Record

Nov 8, 1999Sold$215,000$61Public Record

Sold$138,750

Aug 2, 2019•$39/sqft•Public Record

Sold$151,500

Jan 29, 2009•$43/sqft•Public Record

Sold$350,000

May 18, 2005•$99/sqft•Public Record

Sold$215,000

Nov 8, 1999•$61/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$8,813$110,120

Apr 10, 2023$8,481$99,485

Apr 10, 2022$7,269$83,828

Apr 10, 2021$6,992$78,373

Apr 10, 2020$6,824$74,819

Apr 10, 2019$6,656$71,270

Apr 10, 2018$6,638$67,141

Apr 10, 2017$6,528$63,472

Apr 10, 2016$6,280$58,885

Apr 10, 2015—$53,973

Apr 10, 2014—$53,307

Apr 10, 2013—$54,713

Apr 10, 2012—$65,718

Apr 10, 2011—$74,943

Apr 10, 2010—$82,948

Apr 10, 2009—$83,000

Apr 10, 2008—$107,699

Apr 10, 2007—$104,238

Apr 10, 2006—$100,046

Apr 10, 2005—$93,949

Apr 10, 2004—$79,096

Apr 10, 2003—$73,380

Apr 10, 2002—$67,944

Apr 10, 2001—$63,233

Apr 10, 2000—$60,176

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$398,900

Est. rent$3,753/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$2,761/mo

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