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Sold on 01/17/2021
Cody Salter of Great Western Properties

492 Laurel St, Elgin, IL 60120

  • $215,000

    Last sold 01/17/2021 after 3 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,574

    Sqft ($137/Sqft)

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About 492 Laurel St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1872
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,841 Sqft
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Totally updated home with great curb appeal in Elgin. Excellent curb appeal with raised garden beds, front porch, rounded living room, and detached garage. Huge, updated kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large island with eating space. Bathroom is updated and features built-ins. Tons of potential with completely unfinished 2nd floor with high ceilings that could easily double the square footage of home. Architecturally unique living room with tons of windows. Family room with fireplace with gas logs. 2 main floor bedrooms plus additional room that could be 3rd bedroom or office. Oversized windows bring in ample natural light throughout home. Finished basement with exterior access features large 2nd family room, bonus room (could be another office), workshop area, and plenty of room for laundry. Charming covered front porch for enjoying warmer weather. New hot water heater. All appliances stay with home. Perfect home for gardener - Yard includes thornless blackberries, two plum trees, gooseberries, onions, garlic chives, and heirloom tomatoes that grow every year. This is the perfect combination of modern amenities with historic character.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Cody Salter
Listing Office - Great Western Properties
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10970684 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 10970684
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1574
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.18
Property Tax $ 4256.84
Year Built 1872
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Master Bathroom Desc None
Master Bedroom Desc Main Level
Other Room(s) Family Room - Down, Recreation Rm, Mud, Foyer
Laundry Not Applicable
Living Room Main Level
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Aluminum Siding
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Detached
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Asphalt
# Parking Spaces 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Elementary School District 46
Middle School District 46
High School District 46
APN 613403022
Directions Route 25 To Laurel And Then West To Home.
  • Feb 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10970684
  • Feb 27, 2021 Sold
    $215,000 (+7.5%)
  • Jan 18, 2021 Active
  • Jan 18, 2021 Contingent
  • Jan 14, 2021 Listed
    $200,000 (+33.4%)
  • Mar 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08771275
  • Mar 13, 2015 Sold
    $149,900
  • Feb 10, 2015 Contingent
  • Jan 12, 2015 Listed
  • Nov 12, 2014 Contingent
  • Nov 7, 2014 Listed
    $149,900 (+76.4%)
  • Oct 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08718562
  • Oct 3, 2014 Sold
    $85,000 (-1.0%)
  • Sep 19, 2014 Contingent
  • Sep 4, 2014 Listed
    $85,900

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Channing Memorial Elementary School
public Grades K-6
School District U-46
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Ellis Middle School
public Grades 7-8
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