Off Market1406d on marketHistoric · 103 yrs

8 S Melrose Ave

Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County

$219,200

$265/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

828Sqft

0.14 acLot

1923Built

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Character Home

Built 1923 · 103 years of history

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1406 days on market

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$265/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1923 · Historic

This 828 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 8 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,444/month

Principal & Interest$1,152

Property Tax$219

Insurance$73

Down payment20% ($43,840)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $175,360 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1923

ParkingNo Data

Lot6,316 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1923

Parking & Outdoor

Lot6,316 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60123

Annual tax$4,326

Parcel0615408010

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market1406

Est. value$219,200

Est. rent$1,824/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$265

Last sold$130,000

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

0.3 mi

Larkin High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.3 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60123

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Price history

5 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 3, 2022Sold$130,000$157Public Record

Mar 18, 2022Sold$130,000$157MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 5, 2022Contingent$174,900$211MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 26, 2022Listed For Sale$174,900$211MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 12, 1996Sold$60,000$72Public Record

Sold$130,000

Jun 3, 2022•$157/sqft•Public Record

Sold$130,000

Mar 18, 2022•$157/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Contingent$174,900

Mar 5, 2022•$211/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$174,900

Feb 26, 2022•$211/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$60,000

Nov 12, 1996•$72/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$4,326$54,061

Apr 10, 2023$4,163$48,840

Apr 10, 2022$2,908$44,534

Apr 10, 2021$2,733$41,636

Apr 10, 2020$2,622$39,748

Apr 10, 2019$2,509$37,863

Apr 10, 2018$2,273$33,991

Apr 10, 2017$2,174$32,134

Apr 10, 2016$3,179$29,812

Apr 10, 2015—$27,325

Apr 10, 2014—$26,987

Apr 10, 2013—$27,699

Apr 10, 2012—$34,958

Apr 10, 2011—$39,134

Apr 10, 2010—$43,314

Apr 10, 2009—$46,434

Apr 10, 2008—$46,434

Apr 10, 2007—$44,942

Apr 10, 2006—$43,134

Apr 10, 2005—$40,505

Apr 10, 2004—$37,940

Apr 10, 2003—$35,198

Apr 10, 2002—$32,591

Apr 10, 2001—$30,332

Apr 10, 2000—$28,865

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$219,200

Est. rent$1,824/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,532/mo

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