481 Division St

1,400 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stop! Opportunity Alert! Great opportunity for investors or opportunity to own home. Great starter home or downsizing option at an incredible price. Step into history with this two stories, 3-bedroom home in Elgin's historic district. Tall ceilings, original woodwork, original hardwood, two sets of beautiful original woodwork stair led to upstairs, beautiful hardwood floor is preserved by the laminate flooring upper level. All the big projects have been done, central HVAC, newer roof, brand new hot...Stop! Opportunity Alert! Great opportunity for investors or opportunity to own home. Great starter home or downsizing option at an incredible price. Step into history with this two stories, 3-bedroom home in Elgin's historic district. Tall ceilings, original woodwork, original hardwood, two sets of beautiful original woodwork stair led to upstairs, beautiful hardwood floor is preserved by the laminate flooring upper level. All the big projects have been done, central HVAC, newer roof, brand new hot water heater, updated electrical and plumbing. Updated bathroom, Exterior Painting and etc. Tall windows bring in so much natural light. Enjoy the spacious front porch. Only need some cosmetic work and your personal touches. Priced accordingly for TLC needed, this gem is a rare opportunity to create your dream home. Great location, Close to train station and all the shopping and restaurants. Don't miss out on a chance to own a piece of history. Home sold As-is, where-is.
  1. Listed by Peilin Li • Keller Williams Success Realty
    P: (630)-857-8877 C: (630)-857-8877 peilin2210@yahoo.com

Sold By Keller Williams Infinity

Property Details for 481 Division Street

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 09/16/2023 02:57 PM

Property Details for 481 Division Street

StatusClosed
MLS #11857066
Days on Market3
Taxes$4,401 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,200 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 481 Division Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,200 SF

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Property Information for 481 Division Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: N/A
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: 6 Panel Door(s)
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 700
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X120
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1400
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 700
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2023-08-11T15:05:35
  • Photos Count: 1
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 10X12
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 20X40

Property History for 481 Division Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12529178

$250,000
Feb 1, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12529178

$250,000
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529178

$260,000
Sep 15, 2023

Sold

MRED #11857066

$202,000
Sep 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518697478

$202,000

+15.3% / yr

Aug 13, 2023

Pending

MRED #11857066

Aug 13, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11857066

Aug 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11857066

$195,000
Jan 17, 2013

Sold

MRED #08148066

$42,900
Oct 11, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345117014

$43,000
Sep 19, 2012

Pending

MRED #08148066

Aug 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08148066

$42,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12529178

$250,000
02/01/2026

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12529178

$250,000
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529178

$260,000
09/15/2023

Sold

MRED #11857066

$202,000
09/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518697478

$202,000

+15.3% / yr

08/13/2023

Pending

MRED #11857066

08/13/2023

Contingent

MRED #11857066

08/11/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11857066

$195,000
01/17/2013

Sold

MRED #08148066

$42,900
10/11/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345117014

$43,000
09/19/2012

Pending

MRED #08148066

08/28/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08148066

$42,900

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

Public Records for 481 Division Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,222Additions$51,828Total$64,050
Tax Record2024$4,486 ($374 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,209 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyKANEAPN06-13-258-004

Schools near 481 Division Street

This home is within School District U-46.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Channing Memorial Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ellis Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin High School
Public9 to 12

Central School Program
Public7 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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