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Sold on 12/14/2020
Angela Bjork of Baird & Warner

853 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

  • $172,000

    Last sold 12/14/2020 after 11 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,985

    Sqft ($87/Sqft)

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About 853 Cedar Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1890
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,928 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Built for one of the founding families of Elgin - Charles & Francis Kimball! There is a lot of history in this home! Slate flooring in the entry way and back door area was reclaimed from Columbia School - Front porch railing reclaimed from Lords Park Pavilion - Brick walkway and front retaining wall were built with reclaimed bricks from old St. Joseph Hospital - and period millwork can be found thought this charming home! The large front porch welcomes you into the foyer and and spacious living room with 9ft ceilings and original hardwood floors. A large formal dining room that will easily accomodate a large table joins the living room and the oversized eat-in kitchen which features extensive cabinetry and access to the enclosed back porch. Additionally, the 4th bedroom is located on the main floor - this room offers built-in shelving and has been used as a library/den/bonus room. Upstairs are 3 surprisingly large bedroom - 2 of them can easily accomodate a king-sized bed and furniture. The upstairs bathroom features the original claw-foot tub! A full basement, with exterior access, offers tons of storage, an oversized 2-car garage (with storage above) and fenced backyard check all the boxes! Home sold in as-is condition / no FHA or VA.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Angela Bjork
Listing Office - Baird & Warner
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10945772 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
MLS # 10945772
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1985
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.182
Property Tax $ 6389.66
Year Built 1890
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Master Bathroom Desc None
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Full, Unfinished
Other Room(s) Den, Enclosed Porch, Sunroom
Laundry Not Applicable
Living Room Main Level
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Frame
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Subdivision Grand View
Elementary School Coleman Elementary School
Elementary School District 46
High School Elgin High School
Middle School District 46
Middle School Larsen Middle School
High School District 46
APN 612183002
Directions RT 25 S2 CONGDON W2 CEDAR S2 HOME
  • Jan 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10945772
  • Jan 28, 2021 Sold
    $172,000 (-4.4%)
  • Dec 15, 2020 Contingent
  • Dec 3, 2020 Listed
    $180,000 (-21.7%)
  • Aug 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06947185
  • Aug 18, 2008 Cancelled
  • Jul 2, 2008 Listed
    $229,900
  • Jul 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06733420
  • Jul 2, 2008 Cancelled
  • Nov 16, 2007 Listed
    $229,900
  • Nov 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06261825
  • Nov 16, 2007 Cancelled
  • Aug 30, 2006 Listed
    $229,900

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3/10
Mckinley Elementary School
public Grades 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
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