Off Market2078d on market

1252 Van St

Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County

$254,000

$286/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

887Sqft

0.16 acLot

1940Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1940 · 86 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

2078 days on market

Established listing

$286/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1940

This 887 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 1252 Van St, Elgin, IL 60123.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,584/month

Principal & Interest$1,245

Property Tax$254

Insurance$85

Down payment20% ($50,800)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $203,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1940

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingOther

Parking2 Parking spaces

Lot6,799 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1940

Systems

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingOther

RoofAsphalt

Water / SewerSewer-Public

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached

BasementUnfinished

Lot6,799 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60123

Annual tax$6,008

Parcel0615405018

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Hardwood

Laminate

Heating

Forced air

Gas

Cooling

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stone

Vinyl

Parking

Garage - Detached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2078

Est. value$254,000

Est. rent$1,924/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$286

Last sold$145,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-6

0.4 mi

Abbott Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.4 mi

Larkin High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.2 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60123

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Price history

12 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 31, 2020Sold$145,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 12, 2020Pending Sale$149,900$169Whyrent Real Estate Company

May 28, 2020Price Change$149,900$169Whyrent Real Estate Company

Apr 30, 2020Listed For Sale$174,900$197Whyrent Real Estate Company

Sep 27, 2019Listing Removed$168,700$190Vintage Home Realty

Jul 15, 2019Listed For Sale$168,700$190Vintage Home Realty

Jul 7, 2019Pending Sale$168,700$190Vintage Home Realty

Jun 26, 2019Price Change$168,700$190Vintage Home Realty

Jun 1, 2019Listed For Sale$169,900$192Vintage Home Realty

Jul 19, 2004Sold$160,000$180Public Record

Jan 29, 2004Sold$150,000$169Public Record

Mar 15, 2002Sold$133,000$150Public Record

Sold$145,000

Jul 31, 2020•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$149,900

Jun 12, 2020•$169/sqft•Whyrent Real Estate Company

Price Change$149,900

May 28, 2020•$169/sqft•Whyrent Real Estate Company

Listed For Sale$174,900

Apr 30, 2020•$197/sqft•Whyrent Real Estate Company

Listing Removed$168,700

Sep 27, 2019•$190/sqft•Vintage Home Realty

Listed For Sale$168,700

Jul 15, 2019•$190/sqft•Vintage Home Realty

Pending Sale$168,700

Jul 7, 2019•$190/sqft•Vintage Home Realty

Price Change$168,700

Jun 26, 2019•$190/sqft•Vintage Home Realty

Listed For Sale$169,900

Jun 1, 2019•$192/sqft•Vintage Home Realty

Sold$160,000

Jul 19, 2004•$180/sqft•Public Record

Sold$150,000

Jan 29, 2004•$169/sqft•Public Record

Sold$133,000

Mar 15, 2002•$150/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$6,008$75,072

Apr 10, 2023$5,782$67,822

Apr 10, 2022$5,362$61,842

Apr 10, 2021$5,158$57,818

Apr 10, 2020$5,034$55,196

Apr 10, 2019$4,350$52,578

Apr 10, 2018$4,245$48,941

Apr 10, 2017$4,142$46,267

Apr 10, 2016$4,578$42,924

Apr 10, 2015—$39,344

Apr 10, 2014—$38,858

Apr 10, 2013—$39,883

Apr 10, 2012—$43,079

Apr 10, 2011—$48,225

Apr 10, 2010—$60,376

Apr 10, 2009—$64,235

Apr 10, 2008—$64,725

Apr 10, 2007—$62,645

Apr 10, 2006—$60,126

Apr 10, 2005—$56,034

Apr 10, 2004—$52,486

Apr 10, 2003—$48,693

Apr 10, 2002—$45,087

Apr 10, 2001—$41,961

Apr 10, 2000—$39,932

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Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

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Est. value$254,000

Est. rent$1,924/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$1,775/mo

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