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700 Forest Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
$269,900 Contingent
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 700 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $269,900
- Taxes: $6,024 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 12029583
- Updated: 5/10/2024
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Full
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Humidifier, Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storms/Screens, Workshop
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Liberty Street North of E Chicago Street to Forest Ave. East to 700 Forest Ave.
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
- Elementary School: Lords Park Elementary School
- Middle School: Ellis Middle School
- High School: Elgin High School
- Private School: Elgin High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,826
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1885
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 132 x 66 x 132
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Concrete
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Park Adjacent, Water View, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1885
- Tax Amount: $6,024.62
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 613279019
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Schools
Schools serving 700 Forest Ave
School District:Sd U-46
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
323 Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL 60120 | K-6 | 0.7 mi | |
225 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi | |
1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL 60120 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 700 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2024
Listed
$269,900
49.12%
MLS
4/16/2003
Sold
$181,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 700 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$5,700
5%
$71,737
7%
2021
$5,448
—
$67,069
5%
2021
$5,448
6%
$64,028
5%
2019
$5,136
9%
$60,991
14%
2018
$4,704
2%
$53,578
6%
2017
$4,593
5%
$50,651
8%
2016
$4,372
2%
$46,990
9%
2015
$4,299
-6%
$43,070
1%
2014
$4,589
3%
$42,538
-14%
2013
$4,448
—
$49,669
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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700 Forest Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12029583) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 700 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $269,900 and was received on May 02, 2024. Want to learn more about 700 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.