Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,040 sqft
962 Hillcrest Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$163/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Excellent investment opportunity in desirable century oaks east. Home needs tlc but has tons of potential. Short sale approval needed and will take some time. Large living rm w/new bay window. Kitchen includes maple cabs & corian counter tops. Master bdrm has dramatic vaulted ceilings, 1/2 bath & spacious closet. Bedrooms, dining room & hallways have maple hardwood floors. Full basement is partially finished w/ an additional room currently being used as an office space & has a walk in closet. Only...Excellent investment opportunity in desirable century oaks east. Home needs tlc but has tons of potential. Short sale approval needed and will take some time. Large living rm w/new bay window. Kitchen includes maple cabs & corian counter tops. Master bdrm has dramatic vaulted ceilings, 1/2 bath & spacious closet. Bedrooms, dining room & hallways have maple hardwood floors. Full basement is partially finished w/ an additional room currently being used as an office space & has a walk in closet. Only thing needed is flooring. Work & utility rooms are separate & offer tons of additional storage. Attached 2.5 car garage. Brick paved patio & large deck & storage shed. New gutters-2018, bay window-2015 & boiler motor-2017. Home is being sold in "as is" condition.

    Sold By Midwest Real Estate Brokers, LLC

    • Listed by: Leticia Lara 847.456.6764 realestatebyleticia@gmail.com • Homesmart Connect LLC
    Listing closed: 08/23/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10273662

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $195,000

    Avg days on market

    165

    Sale-to-list ratio

    78.6%

    Elgin, IL

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    Property Information for 962 Hillcrest Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,374 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Kane County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Subdivision: Century Oaks East
    • Township: ELGIN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1956
    • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,200 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • Elementary School: CENTURY OAKS 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)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Postal Code Plus 4: 1426
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Pool
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Workshop, Office
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In
    • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Brick Paver Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 100X142
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • North Coordinate: 13
    • West Coordinate: 35
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash, Other
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2019-02-15T20:09:00
    • Photos Count: 25
    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: Half
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X10
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X9
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: None
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X17
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 24X18
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Work Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Work Room
    • Dimensions: 17X9

    Property History for 962 Hillcrest Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 23, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10273662

    $170,000—
    Aug 21, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651970660

    $170,000

    -1.5% / yr

    Feb 18, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10273662

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/23/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10273662

    $170,000
    08/21/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651970660

    $170,000

    -1.5% / yr

    02/18/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10273662

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

    Public Records for 962 Hillcrest Road

    Taxable ValueLand$28,128Additions$73,272Total$101,400
    Tax Record2025$7,126 ($594 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956CountyKANEAPN06-03-478-014

    Schools near 962 Hillcrest 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
    Century Oaks 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: 962 Hillcrest Road, Elgin, IL 60123
    $170,000
    2
    1,040
    14,200
    $170,888
    3
    1,296
    14,087
    $102,000
    4
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    14,200
    –
    3
    3.5
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    28,400
    $165,000
    3
    2
    2,116
    14,200
    $236,600
    4
    2,036
    14,200

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