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Sold on 01/11/2025
Bert Gor of HomeSmart Realty Group

237 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

  • $243,000

    Last sold 01/11/2025 after 4 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,248

    Sqft ($195/Sqft)

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About 237 N Melrose Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,599 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Nice home situated high and dry featuring 1 main floor bedroom and 2 on the 2nd floor. There is 1 full bathroom located on the main floor and a half bath on the 2nd level. The home has a nice long driveway with plenty of room for parking and a 2 car detached garage. There is also a full unfinished basement. Nice lot that is fenced. Home does require a little TLC but does have great bones. Please see last 3 photos for floorplan for each level. This home could be a fantastic investment. Home is within walking distance to Highland Elementary school. AGENTS - please read broker remarks thoroughly for limited showing times due a seller that works nights. Seller said bring all reasonable offers.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Bert Gor
Listing Office - HomeSmart Realty Group
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12266519 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 17 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 12266519
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1248
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1515
Property Tax $ 5061
Year Built 1940
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 5
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Frame
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
Patio and Porch Porch
Other Structures Shed(s)
Exterior Features Porch
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
Elementary School Highland Elementary School
Elementary School District 46
Middle School District 46
High School District 46
APN 615254003
Directions Rt 20 To Mclean N To Highland E To Melrose Ave N To Property On The Right
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  • Mar 2025
    Public Records
  • Mar 12, 2025 Sold
    $243,000
  • Mar 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12266519
  • Mar 5, 2025 Sold
    $243,000 (-1.6%)
  • Jan 11, 2025 Active
  • Jan 7, 2025 Listed
    $246,995 (-8.5%)
  • Dec 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12218713
  • Dec 12, 2024 Price Change
    $269,900 (-3.6%)
  • Nov 30, 2024 Listed
    $279,900 (+53.0%)
  • Feb 2021
    Public Records
  • Feb 16, 2021 Sold
    $183,000
  • Jan 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10885118
  • Jan 28, 2021 Sold
    $183,000 (-8.5%)
  • Nov 13, 2020 Contingent
  • Sep 28, 2020 Listed
    $200,000 (-4.8%)
  • Sep 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10794535
  • Sep 28, 2020 Cancelled
  • Aug 28, 2020 Contingent
  • Aug 24, 2020 Listed
    $210,000 (+28.8%)
  • Sep 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09271033
  • Sep 12, 2016 Sold
    $163,000
  • Jul 4, 2016 Contingent
  • Jun 28, 2016 Listed
    $169,900 (+47.7%)
  • Sep 2016
    Public Records
  • Sep 7, 2016 Sold
    $163,000 (-4.1%)
  • Sep 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08308062
  • Sep 16, 2013 Sold
    $115,000
  • Apr 4, 2013 Listed
    $114,900 (-34.3%)
  • Apr 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07665261
  • Apr 5, 2011 Cancelled
  • Oct 27, 2010 Listed
    $174,900 (-12.5%)
  • Feb 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07023579
  • Feb 16, 2009 Expired
  • Sep 15, 2008 Listed
    $199,900 (-4.8%)
  • Aug 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06801461
  • Aug 6, 2008 Expired
  • Feb 15, 2008 Listed
    $209,900 (+26.1%)
  • Mar 2004
    Public Records
  • Mar 18, 2004 Sold
    $166,500 (+44.8%)
  • Jul 2003
    Public Records
  • Jul 16, 2003 Sold
    $115,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $5,327 +5.3%
    $74,566 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $5,061 +5.3%
    $67,365 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $4,806 +4.7%
    $61,425 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $4,588 +3.0%
    $57,428 +4.75%
  • 2020
    $4,453 +3.1%
    $54,824 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $4,317 +1.1%
    $52,223 +6.15%
  • 2018
    $4,271 -99.0%
    $49,198 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $416,660 +8954.2%
    $46,510 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $4,602
    $43,149
  • 237 N Melrose Ave
    $243K
  • Elgin
    $339K
  • 60123
    $309K 0% y/y
  • Elgin
    $395K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
233 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $270,000 3/1 1,517 0.01
241 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $259,000 2/1 1,456 0.01
229 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $212,000 2/1 786 0.02
1171 Lawrence Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $274,000 3/2 1,103 0.02
225 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $272,000 3/1 1,152 0.03
236 N Aldine St, Elgin, IL 60123 $241,000 2/1 805 0.03
232 N Aldine St, Elgin, IL 60123 $203,000 2/1 656 0.03
244 N Aldine St, Elgin, IL 60123 $273,000 2/1 1,048 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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