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2 beds960 sqft$111/sqft
540 Harrison St, Elgin, IL 60120
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,599 sq ftLot Size
1953Year Built
$111/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cute & charming ranch! Great starter home! Located on dead end street w/woods across from home! Oversize lot w/2 pins! Lrg det 2 car garage! Liv rm w/pic wndw & great views! Ktchn w/hdwd flrs, ss appls & older but well taken care of cabs! Sep din area w/blt-n shlving! Gracious sz mbdrm! 1st flr lndry/utility rm w/tile flr! Roof '06! Furn & water htr '13! Just move in!Cute & charming ranch! Great starter home! Located on dead end street w/woods across from home! Oversize lot w/2 pins! Lrg det 2 car garage! Liv rm w/pic wndw & great views! Ktchn w/hdwd flrs, ss appls & older but well taken care of cabs! Sep din area w/blt-n shlving! Gracious sz mbdrm! 1st flr lndry/utility rm w/tile flr! Roof '06! Furn & water htr '13! Just move in!

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    • Listed by: Robert 847.695.8348 wisdom@TeamWisdomRealEstate.com • RE/MAX Horizon
    • Listed by: Lisa Wisdom 847.931.7500 lisa@teamwisdomrealestate.com • RE/MAX Horizon
    Listing closed: 12/08/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08674352

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $199,000

    Avg days on market

    22

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.7%

    Elgin, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

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    Bedrooms
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    Bathrooms
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    Square Feet
    0.2
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    a front view of house with a garden
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    $225,000 | 870 Lavoie Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
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    0.18
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    a view of a house with a yard
    1/26
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    Sold 10/09/25

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    960
    Square Feet
    0.18
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    Bedrooms
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    $199,000 | 255 Bartlett Place, Elgin, IL 60120
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    Property Information for 540 Harrison Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,303 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Township: HANOVER
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Units - 2
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1953
    • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • High School District: 46
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
    • Electric: Fuses, Service - 60 Amp
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 133X75
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • North Coordinate: 10
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 32
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 13
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: Circlepix
    • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
    • Virtual Tour Date: 07-18-2014
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 12X06
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 10X6

    Property History for 540 Harrison Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 8, 2014

    Sold

    MRED #08674352

    $106,500
    Oct 3, 2014

    Pending

    MRED #08674352

    Jul 16, 2014

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08674352

    $114,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/08/2014

    Sold

    MRED #08674352

    $106,500
    10/03/2014

    Pending

    MRED #08674352

    07/16/2014

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08674352

    $114,900

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

    Public Records for 540 Harrison Street

    Taxable ValueLand$2,640Additions$16,360Total$19,000
    Tax Record2023$4,515 ($376 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyCOOKAPN06-19-113-015

    Schools near 540 Harrison Street

    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 - K to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Huff Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Ellis Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Elgin High School
    Public9 to 12

    Hawk Hollow Elementary School
    PublicK to 6

    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: 540 Harrison Street, Elgin, IL 60120
    $106,500
    2
    960
    6,599
    3
    1
    1,040
    6,600
    $165,000
    4
    960
    6,599
    2
    1
    1,115
    3,300
    $230,000
    2
    1
    1,100
    6,600
    $190,000
    2
    1
    892
    6,600

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