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Sold on 02/16/2024
Marla Kubik of RE/MAX All Pro
  • Exterior
  • Entry Way
  • Living
  • Dining
  • Kitchen
  • Other
  • Bath
  • Bedroom

2285 Tara Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

  • $486,000

    Last sold 02/16/2024 after 7 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,850

    Sqft ($126/Sqft)

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About 2285 Tara Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1970
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.33 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
**Looking for a Spacious, Updated home with a Peaceful View? This 5-6BR/4.1Bath home Backing to Preserve is Perfect for you!** Completely restyled inside & out---You'll love the Modern Eclectic vibe & Artist-owner's flair! ~Inviting New front Door leads to the Exquisite Foyer with Stunning Spiral Staircase & Chic New Chandelier ~Modern White Kitchen is Loaded with great features! ~Newer cabinets with custom Crown molding, built-in Plate rack, Subway tile backsplash, Granite countertops & Accent lighting ~Built-in Stainless Thermador Double-wall ovens & microwave, Gas stove with Hood & Pot Filler! ~New SS Dishwasher & New changeable-panel Fridge ~Giant breakfast bar Peninsula with New Pendant lighting ~Pantry, Window over sink & Sliding Door out to Fully-Fenced Backyard! ~Bright Living Room with picture window showcases Newer Harwood Flooring ~Hardwood continues through the Kitchen and the Family room with cozy brick-hearth Fireplace, decorative built-in shelving, recessed lighting & triple slider with view of backyard & Preserve! ~Expansive Dining Room is perfect for Parties or Playtime--tall triple-boxed Bay window lets in lots of natural light ~Full 1st floor Mud Room+Laundry Room provides tons of storage, a folding counter & utility sink ~Partially-finished Basement with Wood laminate & slate flooring, BR6/Office/Exercise Room, Full Bath, Rec Rooms & more Storage ~Five Spacious 2nd floor BRs, 1 with custom white built-ins, 4 with walk-in Closets! ~4.1 Pristine Bathrooms--MBR has access to Two! Keep or use exclusively for other BR with Ensuite Bath ~REMOVED All wallpaper & wall texture 2021-2022 ~Entire Exterior Painted 2023 ~Newer Roof & Gutters 2018 ~New Privacy Fence 2023 ~This Beautiful Home Backs to Hawthorne Hills Forest Preserve & Nature Center with miles of Trails, Ponds & Programs and is just a few miles to Elgin Community College & Big Timber Metra Train Station---Nothing to do but Move In & Enjoy!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Marla Kubik
Listing Office - RE/MAX All Pro
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11977612 • last updated 2 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 11977612
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3850
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.3289
Property Tax $ 11096.96
Year Built 1970
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% -$450.00, Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
# Half Baths 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 13
Laundry Sink
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Family Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Brick
Garage Desc Attached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
Other Structures Shed(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Subdivision Country Knolls
Elementary School Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary School District 46
High School Larkin High School
Middle School District 46
Middle School Kimball Middle School
High School District 46
APN 616179003
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Apr 2024
    Public Records
  • Apr 1, 2024 Sold
    $486,000
  • Mar 2024
    mls logo MLS # 11977612
  • Mar 28, 2024 Sold
    $486,000 (-2.4%)
  • Feb 17, 2024 Active
  • Feb 9, 2024 Listed
    $498,000 (-5.1%)
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # 11968833
  • Feb 2, 2024 Listed
    $524,775 (+16.6%)
  • Jun 2021
    Public Records
  • Jun 28, 2021 Sold
    $450,000
  • Jun 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11056479
  • Jun 19, 2021 Sold
    $450,000
  • May 15, 2021 Active
  • May 13, 2021 Listed
  • May 11, 2021 Active
  • May 8, 2021 Listed
    $450,000 (+63.6%)
  • May 2015
    Public Records
  • May 11, 2015 Sold
    $275,000
  • May 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08702614
  • May 1, 2015 Sold
    $275,000 (-8.3%)
  • Mar 12, 2015 Contingent
  • Oct 21, 2014 Price Change
    $299,900 (-12.5%)
  • Aug 26, 2014 Price Change
    $342,900 (-9.7%)
  • Aug 15, 2014 Listed
    $379,900
  • 2285 Tara Dr
    $486K
  • North Country Knolls
    $399K -4% y/y
  • 60123
    $319K +5% y/y
  • Elgin
    $414K +3% y/y
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