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Sold on 03/18/2022
Noreen Plaga of Homesmart Connect LLC

838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

  • $376,000

    Last sold 03/18/2022 for $275K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,857

    Sqft ($148/Sqft)

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About 838 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1949
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Unique home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture! This brick and redwood home has a central courtyard, wooded lot and covered patio. Original vintage cabinets in the kitchen with newer appliances is a step back in the now very popular mid century modern design. Stunning fireplace. Four bedrooms and 2 baths. 39X25 unfinished full basement for a potential recreation room and 20x10 storage room. Many unique features and storage areas throughout the home. The close proximity to Lord's Park makes this one of a kind home a diamond in the rough. Home is being conveyed AS-IS but very livable while restoring all of it's yesteryear charm! An oversized detached two car garage and more!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Noreen Plaga
Listing Office - Homesmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11346492 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 11346492
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 1857
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 6835.48
Year Built 1949
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% MINUS $350
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Basement Full, Unfinished
Add'l Room(s) Storage
Dining Room Combined W/ LivRm
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Wood Burning, Family Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Patio
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Subdivision Lords Park
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 618104023
  • Mar 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11346492
  • Mar 19, 2022 Active
    —
  • Mar 13, 2022 Listed
    $225,000

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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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