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Sold on 05/10/2024
Ron Ewing of RE/MAX Horizon

700 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

  • $303,000

    Last sold 05/10/2024 for $282K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,826

    Sqft ($154/Sqft)

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About 700 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1885
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,712 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
You will be amazed by the charm and beauty of this historic home. The views of Lords Park from your front porch are spectacular. Spending time on the porch or from your large picture window in the dining room viewing the park will become a tranquil time every day. The first floor offers a living room, dining room, media room (den) and the sitting room all with hard wood floors. Kitchen has ceramic tile and plenty of cabinets. Four bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. Whole house fan and central air. Full basement (unfinished) for storage or hobbies. Extra large garage space has a workshop for many enthusiast and a two car garage.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ron Ewing
Listing Office - RE/MAX Horizon
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12029583 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Farmhouse
MLS # 12029583
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1826
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2
Property Tax $ 6024.62
Year Built 1885
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$395, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Attic Unfinished
Basement Full, Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry In Unit
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Cedar
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
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 Lords Park Elementary School
Elementary School District 46
High School Elgin High School
Middle School District 46
Middle School Ellis Middle School
High School District 46
APN 613279019
Directions Liberty Street North Of E Chicago Street To Forest Ave. East To 700 Forest Ave.
  • Jun 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12029583
  • Jun 11, 2024 Sold
    $282,000 (+4.5%)
  • May 5, 2024 Active
    —
  • May 2, 2024 Listed
    $269,900

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Lords Park 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
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