Last Sold Price
4 beds1,800 sqft$142/sqft
891 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL 60120

Description

1879 Farmhouse with charm galore, but ready for updates and a lot of love! 4 Bedroom plus an office/bonus room on almost 1 acre. 1st floor features high ceilings, huge living room with wood floors, separate dining room, kitchen, den with fireplace, 1 bedroom, and large bath with dual sinks. 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and a potential office or storage room. Still has some original stained glass, linoleum tile, woodwork, and so much charm for someone who loves it. Basement has seepage. Furnace(2003)...1879 Farmhouse with charm galore, but ready for updates and a lot of love! 4 Bedroom plus an office/bonus room on almost 1 acre. 1st floor features high ceilings, huge living room with wood floors, separate dining room, kitchen, den with fireplace, 1 bedroom, and large bath with dual sinks. 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and a potential office or storage room. Still has some original stained glass, linoleum tile, woodwork, and so much charm for someone who loves it. Basement has seepage. Furnace(2003) and hot water heater(2011), plumbing and electrical in the basement have been updated in the last 15-20 years. Large deck has been updated with new boards, perfect for overlooking your massive park-like yard that is approx .9 acres. Large 2.5 car garage. Good for an owner occupant willing to put in a lot of sweat equity or an investor. This home has so much potential. Home Warranty Included
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nicole O'Doniel • RE/MAX AllStars
    P: (262) 891-7662 C: (262) 891-7662 soldbynicole@yahoo.com;SoldbyNicole@yahoo.com

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Property Details for 891 Bode Road

Status
MLS #
12061852
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$5,913 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1879
Lot Size
0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Area
Elgin
Township
Hanover
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
8.5
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$279,900

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Elgin, IL

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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 12/01/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$300,000 | 624 Eastview Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$275,000 | 518 Raymond Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.2
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/11
8

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Sold 08/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2,033
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/17
9

$230,000

Sold 01/02/26

4
Bedrooms
1,574
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 891 Bode Road

Stories-Year Built1879Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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Property Information for 891 Bode Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Some Wood Floors, Plaster
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access, Bathroom Rough-In, Storage Space
  • Basement Sq Ft: 800
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
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: 1800
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2600
  • Main Sq Ft: 1200
  • Upper Sq Ft: 600
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 39465
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 800
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-06-20T16:43:15
  • Photos Count: 38
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X14
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X12

Property History for 891 Bode Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2024

Sold

MRED #12061852

$255,000
Sep 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540931336

$255,000
Jun 24, 2024

Pending

MRED #12061852

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2024

Sold

MRED #12061852

$255,000
09/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540931336

$255,000
06/24/2024

Pending

MRED #12061852

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

Public Records for 891 Bode Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,500Additions$11,500Total$23,000
Tax Record2023$6,620 ($552 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,465 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1878CountyCOOKAPN06-18-300-068

Schools near 891 Bode 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
Lords Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Ellis Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin 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: 891 Bode Road, Elgin, IL 60120
$255,000
4
1,800
39,204
20,037
$150,000
2
917
82,764
2
1,294
2,400
$121,500
3
2
1.5
1,294
2,449

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