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Sold on 11/19/2023
Peilin Li of Keller Williams Success Realty

521 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120

$205,000

Last sold 11/19/2023 after 16 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,739

    Sqft ($118/Sqft)

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About 521 Villa St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1875
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Stop!!! Opportunity Alert! Great opportunity for investors or opportunity to own home. Great starter home or downsizing option at an incredible price, Turn your rent payment to the ownership of your own home. Step into history with these two stories, 5-bedroom 2 full bath home in Elgin watch historic district. Tall ceilings, skylight, Spacious rooms. Huge two-story deck at the back to enjoy hanging out with family and friends for lots of fond memories to come. Two car detached garage along with long driveway can hold up many cars. Giant storage building at the back can house all your items. All the big projects have been done, central HVAC (2012), newer roof (2014 tear off and replaced), updated electrical and plumbing, Exterior Painting and etc. Tall windows and skylight bring in so much natural light. Enjoy the spacious and bright enclosed front porch. Only need some cosmetic work and your personal touches. Priced accordingly for TLC needed, this gem is a rare opportunity to create your dream home. Great location, Close to train station downtown and all the shopping and restaurants. Don't miss out on a chance to own a piece of history. Home sold As-is, where-is. Sold As-Is.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Peilin Li
Listing Office - Keller Williams Success Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11922993 • last updated 2 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 11922993
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1739
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 5421.88
Year Built 1875
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$495, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bath Desc Soaking Tub
Basement Full
Add'l Room(s) Bedroom 5
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry In Unit
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Vinyl Siding
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
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 613459027
Directions RT 25 TO VILLA TO HOME
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  • Jan 2024
    Public Records
  • Jan 19, 2024 Sold
    $205,000
  • Dec 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11922993
  • Dec 9, 2023 Sold
    $205,000 (-4.6%)
  • Nov 21, 2023 Active
    —
  • Nov 3, 2023 Listed
    $214,900 (+494.9%)
  • Aug 2012
    Public Records
  • Aug 2, 2012 Sold
    $36,125
  • Aug 2012
    mls logo MLS # 08068438
  • Aug 1, 2012 Sold
    $36,125 (+10.6%)
  • May 14, 2012 Listed
    $32,670 (-86.0%)
  • Jun 2007
    Public Records
  • Jun 25, 2007 Sold
    $234,000 (+33.0%)
  • Sep 2004
    Public Records
  • Sep 15, 2004 Sold
    $176,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $6,287 +3.5%
    $75,904
  • 2024
    $6,074 +3.9%
    $75,904 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $5,846 +7.8%
    $68,574 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $5,422 +4.0%
    $62,528 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $5,216 +6.8%
    $58,459 +9.17%
  • 2020
    $4,884 +2.5%
    $53,548 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $4,764 +10.4%
    $51,008 +16.86%
  • 2018
    $4,315 -99.0%
    $43,649 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $424,415 +10295.3%
    $41,264 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $4,083
    $38,282
  • 521 Villa St
    $205K
  • Elgin
    —
  • 60120
    $319K +16% y/y
  • Elgin
    $399K +6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
517 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $275,300 3/1 1,077 0.01
527 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $298,800 3/1 1,744 0.01
513 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $280,400 2/1 1,354 0.02
533 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $278,900 3/1 1,770 0.02
511 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $385,500 5/3 2,971 0.02
520 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $271,100 3/1 1,572 0.03
526 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $272,400 6/2 1,635 0.03
516 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 $330,800 5/2 2,424 0.04

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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5/10
Huff Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
4/10
Ellis 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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