Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,790 sqft
229 Old Forge Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

CAST YOUR CARES into the sea & move into this attractive, low maintenance ranch home! Open floorplan w/vaulted living/dining room. Anderson windows, 2x6 exterior walls & energy-efficient furnace! Heated sunporch & heated garage! Large eat-in kitchen w/abundant cabinet space & closet pantry. Great family rm/rec rm w/wet bar in fin bsmt+4th BR/office & superior storage room! Wonderful culdesac location! Vinyl sidingCAST YOUR CARES into the sea & move into this attractive, low maintenance ranch home! Open floorplan w/vaulted living/dining room. Anderson windows, 2x6 exterior walls & energy-efficient furnace! Heated sunporch & heated garage! Large eat-in kitchen w/abundant cabinet space & closet pantry. Great family rm/rec rm w/wet bar in fin bsmt+4th BR/office & superior storage room! Wonderful culdesac location! Vinyl siding
Listing closed: 10/20/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08661556

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$217,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

Elgin, IL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Property Information for 229 Old Forge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,901 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Kane County
  • Area: Elgin
  • Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG COMMONS
  • Township: ELGIN
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • Elementary School: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: KIMBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School District: 46
  • High School: LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage, Heated Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 88X125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 11
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 36
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Stair Lift, Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Wheelchair Ramp(s)
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Photos Count: 23
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 28X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X3
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X16
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 29X28
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 15X14
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 13X12

Property History for 229 Old Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2014

Sold

MRED #08661556

$195,000
Oct 7, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474701788

$195,000

-4.5% / yr

Sep 4, 2014

Pending

MRED #08661556

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2014

Sold

MRED #08661556

$195,000
10/07/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474701788

$195,000

-4.5% / yr

09/04/2014

Pending

MRED #08661556

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 Old Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,976Additions$81,513Total$113,489
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1983CountyKANEAPN06-16-229-013

Schools near 229 Old Forge Road

This home is within School District U-46.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillcrest Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kimball Middle School
Public7 to 8

Larkin High School
Public9 to 12

Central School Program
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 Old Forge Road, Elgin, IL 60123
$195,000
4
1,790
10,890
$200,000
3
1,668
11,268
3
2
1,770
11,326
$351,000
4
2,427
10,506
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