When was property at 688 Columbia Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 688 Columbia Avenue was built in 1940 and last sold on Jan 24, 2024 for $128,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 688 Columbia Avenue is $239,087.

What are some comparable homes to 688 Columbia Avenue?

There are currently no comparable homes to 688 Columbia Avenue.

Elgin

60120

Northeast Elgin

688 Columbia Avenue

$238,000

● House - Off Market

688 Columbia Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120

2 Beds

1 Bath

690 Ft²

$1,422

Est. Monthly

8.80%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Must see cozy cottage style ranch located on a nice street in a great neighborhood on the East side of Elgin. This nearly completely updated 690 S.F., 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, unfinished basement, home is a great starter home or a excellent home for those of you looking to down size. The huge fence in back yard has a large wood deck covered by a freshly painted pergola. This is a great space to host family and friends on summer days and nights. Most everything in this home is brand new including the kitchen, bathroom, floors, paint, light fixtures, carpet and much more. The new kitchen features white shaker style cabinets with soft close doors/drawers, stainless steel appliances and laminate counter tops. Don't miss out on this cozy beautiful ranch home. Schedule a showing today!!

Unit Size

690 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$346

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$248

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #12039189)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jun 3, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 25, 2024	Listed by RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles	$239,000
Listed by RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
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: 300
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,600

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,320
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
Total Building Area: 990
Gross Building Area: 990
Building Area: 690
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 690
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: LUDLOWS ADDN
Land Acres: 0000000152
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0040
State Land Use Code: 0040
Legal Description 1: LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 18 BLOCK 20

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 850800

Geography

Parcel: 06-12-427-019

Block: 20
Lot: 18
Municipality: ELGIN
Latitude: 42.0506
Longitude: -88.2639

Address

Full Address: 688 Columbia Ave

Address - House Number: 688
Address - Street Name: Columbia
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Elgin
Carrier Code: C006
4-Digit Zip Code: 3947
Zip Code: 60120

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $297,724
Tax Rate Code Area: EL005

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1591

Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
Confidence Score: 80
Final Value: 174,958
High Value: 202,805
Low Value: 147,111

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $121,053

Market Land Value: $36,261
Market Improvement Value: $84,793

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $40,335
Assessed Land Value: $12,082
Assessed Improvements Value: $28,253

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 24, 2024

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 05, 2024
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 64
Current Sale Input Document Number: 11135
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 23, 1999
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 16, 1999
Previous Sale Amount: $86,500
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Previous Mortgages

Previous Mortgage Lender:

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Previous Mortgage Transaction Date:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Amount:

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Previous Mortgage Term:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Type:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date:

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Comparables

About Northeast Elgin

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$312,450

Sale Price/ft²

$200

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1532 ft²

Average Home Age

60.6 years

Currently For Sale

17 Listings

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

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Listed by: Ashley Ratliff, RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Last Updated: 3 years ago
Data Source: MRED, MLS# 12039189

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688 Columbia Avenue

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

Geography

Valuation

Comparables

About Northeast Elgin

Stats & Trends

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