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Sold on 06/26/2023
Brian Knott of RE/MAX Horizon

12 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

$260,000

Last sold 06/26/2023 after 4 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,275

    Sqft ($204/Sqft)

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About 12 S Melrose Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1928
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
ALL AMERICAN BUNGALOW enjoyed by current owners for 40 years! Separate living & dining rooms, w/built-in corner china cabinet in dining room. Attractive oak kitchen w/hardwood floor! Two 1st floor bedrooms, each w/hardwood floors, separated by full bathroom! Huge 2nd floor BR w/excellent side storage compartments can easily be separated to serve as 3rd & 4th bedrooms! Efficient Intertherm "soft heat" on 2nd floor! Wonderful finished basement features large family/rec rm w/acoustical tile ceiling & recessed perimeter lighting, bar, gaming area & shower bath w/newer tile floor! Nice laundry & storage rooms too! Updated wiring w/200 amp service & new copper plumbing! Good mechanicals. Dual pane windows plus storms & screens! Relax on covered front porch or one of 2 expansive rear decks! Original detached garage has been extended for extra space. Attractive yard w/loads of perennials! Some furniture will stay.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Brian Knott
Listing Office - RE/MAX Horizon
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11815114 • last updated 3 years ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 11815114
Status Closed
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 1275
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 4544.72
Year Built 1928
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% - $250, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features Yes
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Aluminum Siding
Garage Desc None/NA, Detached
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Other Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Elementary School Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
Elementary School District 46
High School Larkin High School
Middle School District 46
Middle School Abbott Middle School
High School District 46
APN 615408011
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  • Aug 2023
    Public Records
  • Aug 7, 2023 Sold
    $260,000
  • Aug 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11815114
  • Aug 4, 2023 Sold
    $260,000 (+4.0%)
  • Jun 27, 2023 Active
    —
  • Jun 22, 2023 Listed
    $249,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $4,452 -9.2%
    $63,624 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $4,900 +7.8%
    $57,480 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $4,545 +4.0%
    $52,412 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $4,372 +54.7%
    $49,002 +4.75%
  • 2020
    $2,825 -2.3%
    $46,780 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $2,893 -5.5%
    $44,561 +6.15%
  • 2018
    $3,063 -99.0%
    $41,979 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $295,036 +7413.9%
    $39,685 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $3,927
    $36,817
  • 12 S Melrose Ave
    $260K
  • Southwest Elgin
    $284K +4% y/y
  • 60123
    $325K +5% y/y
  • Elgin
    $379K -4% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
16 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $279,000 3/1 1,248 0.01
8 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $218,000 2/1 828 0.01
2 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $329,000 3/2 1,615 0.02
20 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $285,000 2/2 1,243 0.02
26 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $324,000 3/2 1,392 0.03
17 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $238,000 2/1 924 0.03
11 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $295,000 3/1 1,257 0.03
1213 W Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60123 $224,000 2/1 736 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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4/10
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
1/10
Abbott Middle School
public Grades 7-8
School District U-46
2/10
Larkin High School
public Grades 9-12
School District U-46
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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