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Sold on 05/01/2024
Ashley Ratliff of RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles

688 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

$238,000

Last sold 05/01/2024 after 6 Days

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 690

    Sqft ($345/Sqft)

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About 688 Columbia Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Rental estimate
Property description
Must see cozy cottage style ranch located on a nice street in a great neighborhood on the East side of Elgin. This nearly completely updated 690 S.F., 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, unfinished basement, home is a great starter home or a excellent home for those of you looking to down size. The huge fence in back yard has a large wood deck covered by a freshly painted pergola. This is a great space to host family and friends on summer days and nights. Most everything in this home is brand new including the kitchen, bathroom, floors, paint, light fixtures, carpet and much more. The new kitchen features white shaker style cabinets with soft close doors/drawers, stainless steel appliances and laminate counter tops. Don't miss out on this cozy beautiful ranch home. Schedule a showing today!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ashley Ratliff
Listing Office - RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12039189 • last updated 2 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 12039189
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 690
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 2977.24
Year Built 1940
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% - $395, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 4
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Vinyl Siding
Parking Desc Space/s
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 612427019
Directions Route 25 To Columbia Ave
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  • Jun 2024
    Public Records
  • Jun 5, 2024 Sold
    $238,000
  • Jun 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12039189
  • Jun 4, 2024 Sold
    $238,000 (-0.4%)
  • May 2, 2024 Active
    —
  • Apr 25, 2024 Listed
    $239,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $3,278 +6.1%
    $48,963 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $3,089 +3.7%
    $44,235 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $2,977 +5.2%
    $40,335 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $2,829 +7.7%
    $37,711 +8.36%
  • 2020
    $2,627 +3.6%
    $34,800 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $2,536 +5.3%
    $33,149 +9.19%
  • 2018
    $2,408 -99.0%
    $30,358 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $233,468 +8122.0%
    $28,699 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $2,840
    $26,625
  • 688 Columbia Ave
    $238K
  • Northeast Elgin
    $350K +12% y/y
  • 60120
    $300K 0% y/y
  • Elgin
    $379K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
690 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $277,000 2/2 1,182 0.01
680 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $392,000 4/2 2,233 0.01
694 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $222,000 2/1 959 0.02
678 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $244,000 2/1 1,056 0.02
710 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $391,000 3/3 1,456 0.03
691 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $311,000 2/1 1,448 0.03
683 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $307,000 4/1 1,384 0.03
672 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $226,000 2/1 737 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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6/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
2/10
Larsen 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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