When was property at 491 Congdon Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 491 Congdon Avenue was built in 1930 and last sold on Jun 10, 2019 for $72,500.

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Elgin

60120

Northeast Elgin

491 Congdon Avenue

Sold on May 27, 2026

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$182,000

● House - Off Market

491 Congdon Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120

1 Bed

1 Bath

546 Ft²

$1,090

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Small in size, but BIG on charm! An efficient floor plan blends charm and function and features classic upgrades like hardwood floors, shiplap, wainscoting, reclaimed wood shelves, newer windows, etc. Enclosed porch with vintage windows and built-in storage leads to spacious rooms. The fully updated and applianced kitchen boasts newer cabinets and counters, open custom shelving made from reclaimed wood, ceramic floors, and custom backsplashes. Adorable full bathroom updated for today with a vintage vibe: Victorian hex mosaic ceramic flooring, a cast iron tub, convenient medicine cabinet, and wainscoting! Full, dry basement!! Want space for your pet or a garden? Fenced backyard boasts perennials and a 10x8 storage shed. Great north-end location close to schools & I-90 access. Excellent alternative to condo living! What a dollhouse! New living room and kitchen windows 2024.

Unit Size

546 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.08 acres

Price per sqft

$321

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$230

HOA Dues

Year Built

1930

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Parking Available

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1930

Effective Year Built: 1930
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 3
Bedroom Count: 1
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 28
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 546
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 3,339

Lot Size Depth Feet: 740
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 450
Total Building Area: 1,092
Gross Building Area: 1,092
Building Area: 546
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 546
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: R N BOTSFORDS ADDN
Land Acres: 0000000770
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0040
State Land Use Code: 0040
Legal Description 1: R N BOTSFORDS ADDN WEST 45 FT LOT 1 BLOCK 3

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 850800

Geography

Parcel: 06-12-210-013

Block: 3
Lot: 1
Municipality: ELGIN
Latitude: 42.0567
Longitude: -88.2711

Address

Full Address: 491 Congdon Ave

Address - House Number: 491
Address - Street Name: Congdon
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Elgin
Carrier Code: C005
4-Digit Zip Code: 2400
Zip Code: 60120

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $251,888
Tax Rate Code Area: EL005

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1609

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 79
Final Value: 136,972
High Value: 159,013
Low Value: 114,932

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $105,189

Market Land Value: $23,932
Market Improvement Value: $81,258

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $35,049
Assessed Land Value: $7,974
Assessed Improvements Value: $27,075

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 10, 2019

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 20, 2019
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2019K025681
Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 27, 2012
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 26, 2012
Previous Sale Document Type: 64

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Comparables

About Northeast Elgin

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$302,500

Sale Price/ft²

$200

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1618 ft²

Average Home Age

61.5 years

Currently For Sale

14 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Gina Swanson, RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Data Source: MRED, MLS# MRD12549818

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