Great opportunity for investors, rehabbers or buyers interested in transforming this vintage charmer into someplace special! Main floor features 10' ceilings, some hardwoods, bedroom and full bath. Original front and back staircases lead to 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Walkout basement has full bath, laundry area, bonus room and storage areas. House needs works - solid "cake layers in need of new frosting & sprinkles!". Furnace - '24; 2nd floor bath remodeled in '24. Walking distance to train and bus stations. Being sold strictly "AS-IS"
Est. $1,673 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 205 Perry St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12714239
Aug 28, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$245,000
$150/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07561594
Aug 30, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$67,000
$41/sq ft
Aug 20, 2010
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2010
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jul 7, 2010
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2010
Listed (New)
$64,900
$40/sq ft
Sold "AS-IS" No survey or disclosures. Addendums on Connect MLS. Verification of earnest money in certified funds required at time of offer. Verification of funds required at time of offer. Allow 48-72 hours for response. 100% tax proration. Buyer to verify all information. THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY - CALL FOR DETAILS.
Public Records
Oct 26, 2006
Sold
$238,500
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 2005
Sold
$238,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,631 (+3.5%)
$19,743 + $67,179
$86,922
2024
$6,407 (+3.9%)
$19,743 + $67,179
$86,922
2023
$6,166 (+7.8%)
$18,185 + $61,876
$80,061
2022
$5,719 (+4.0%)
$16,429 + $55,900
$72,329
2021
$5,501 (+2.5%)
$14,980 + $50,971
$65,951
2020
$5,369 (+2.5%)
$14,005 + $47,654
$61,659
2019
$5,237 (+10.9%)
$12,736 + $43,335
$56,071
2018
$4,722 (+1.7%)
$12,736 + $43,335
$56,071
2017
$4,644 (+4.0%)
$11,998 + $35,760
$47,758
2016
$4,467 (+0.4%)
$11,342 + $33,806
$45,148
2015
$4,451 (+12.3%)
$10,522 + $31,363
$41,885
2013
$3,964 (−7.7%)
$9,776 + $29,141
$38,917
2012
$4,296 (−1.2%)
$9,776 + $29,141
$38,917
2011
$4,349 (−4.6%)
$10,560 + $31,477
$42,037
2010
$4,557 (−17.1%)
$13,084 + $39,000
$52,084
2009
$5,500 (+6.0%)
$13,084 + $39,000
$52,084
2008
$5,189 (+1.1%)
$14,027 + $55,788
$69,815
2007
$5,135
$13,576 + $53,995
$67,571
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,834 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0614458005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0614458005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 66X149
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,631
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Elementary School: Lowrie Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Middle Or Junior School: Abbott Middle School
High School District: 46
High School: Larkin High School
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: ROUTE 31 TO WALNUT W TO PERRY N TO PROPERTY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,834 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0614458005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Andrew Stoll Team
Around this home
Schools
Lowrie Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Abbott Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Larkin High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elgin, IL • 60123
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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