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Sold on 10/17/2024
Catherine Terpstra of HomeSmart Connect LLC
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  • Bedroom
  • Bath

1174 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

$254,500

Last sold 10/17/2024 after 5 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,540

    Sqft ($165/Sqft)

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About 1174 Preston Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1952
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Beautiful Eastern facing home located in mature neighborhood. Updated kitchen, newer windows and doors. Ceiling fans, hardwood flooring & privacy fencing in the backyard. Includes abundant storage in basement, garage & shed. 2nd level includes two bedrooms with ample closet space. Stamped concrete patio & side entryway. Fenced yard with fabulous garage side porch & two patios for entertaining. Close to all major conveniences including medical, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, award winning library, casino, Elgin Community College (ECC), highway access & bus/train stations. Perfect size for first time home buyers, anyone wanting to downsize or investors looking for rental properties. But why rent when you can own? Take a look today & make an offer!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Catherine Terpstra
Listing Office - HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12175238 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 12175238
Status Closed
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 1540
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 1069
Year Built 1952
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Attic Unfinished
Basement Full
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Dining Room Kitchen/Dining Combo
Total # of Rooms 6
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Stucco
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Driveway
Other Structures Shed(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Subdivision Ludlows
Elementary School District 46
Middle School District 46
High School District 46
APN 612227008
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Nov 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12175238
  • Nov 22, 2024 Sold
    $254,500
  • Oct 18, 2024 Active
    —
  • Oct 12, 2024 Listed
    $240,000
  • Nov 2024
    Public Records
  • Nov 22, 2024 Sold
    $254,500 (+6.0%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $1,003 -6.1%
    $60,349 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $1,069 -68.2%
    $54,521 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $3,357 +114.6%
    $49,713 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $1,565 -2.2%
    $46,478 +4.75%
  • 2020
    $1,599 -45.2%
    $44,371 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $2,920 +68.4%
    $42,266 +19.07%
  • 2018
    $1,734 -99.3%
    $35,497 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $232,017 +6887.8%
    $33,558 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $3,320
    $31,133
  • 1174 Preston Ave
    $254K
  • Northeast Elgin
    $349K +19% y/y
  • 60120
    $315K +5% y/y
  • Elgin
    $395K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1170 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $246,000 3/1 1,344 0.01
1180 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $298,000 3/1 1,865 0.01
1168 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $268,000 —/1 1,541 0.02
1184 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $259,000 2/2 926 0.02
1177 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $277,000 2/1 1,008 0.03
1162 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $283,000 4/2 1,880 0.03
1167 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $257,000 2/1 864 0.03
656 Hartwell Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $269,000 3/1 1,189 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Coleman Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
2/10
Larsen Middle School
public Grades 7-8
School District U-46
3/10
Elgin High School
public Grades 9-12
School District U-46
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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