No work needed here! Walk to downtown! Close to Elgin's Rec Center, library and Hemmens Cultural Center! Deep lot with firepit! The enclosed front porch is great for summer nights or just placing extra coats/shoes! Enter to the foyer with solid wood staircase! Spacious living room with arched entry and an abundance of natural light! Very functional kitchen with newer white cabinetry with crown molding, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and sliding glass door to the side yard! Separate dining room with built-in China hutch and custom lighting! Convenient 1st floor bedroom! Remodeled full bath with new vanity, custom tile work and walk-in shower! Gracious size master bedroom! Good size secondary bedrooms! Full basement great for storage has direct access to the exterior for ease of carrying items in and out! New furnace/A/C and water heater 2019! Windows, roof and Samsung appliances 2017! Freshly painted throughout! Quick access to I-90 and train! Enjoy an older home with character without doing the work!
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
5,270 sq ftLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robert Wisdom• RE/MAX Horizon
Listed by Lisa Wisdom• RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with Salma Torres• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Seller motivated! This spacious home is perfect for anyone. 4 bedroom 1.1 bath all rehabbed. New Tear-off roof, all new double pane windows, all new Kitchen (ceramic tile, new cabinets, countertops, new patio door) new electrical. all new sod front and back transformed to a tranquil beautiful yard. Nice floor plan. Property is being sold AS-IS 100% tax proration, no Survey.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09397650
Dec 19, 2016
Contingent
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Dec 8, 2016
Listing Removed
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Dec 1, 2016
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09208031
May 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 27, 2016
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jul 12, 1990
Sold
$69,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,734 (+4.7%)
$8,795 + $61,251
$70,046
2024
$4,523 (+5.5%)
$8,795 + $61,251
$70,046
2023
$4,287 (+6.6%)
$8,101 + $56,416
$64,517
2022
$4,021 (+4.9%)
$7,319 + $50,968
$58,287
2021
$3,833 (+3.2%)
$6,674 + $46,474
$53,148
2020
$3,716 (+3.3%)
$6,240 + $43,450
$49,690
2019
$3,598 (+32.1%)
$5,674 + $39,512
$45,186
2018
$2,724 (−16.5%)
$5,674 + $39,512
$45,186
2017
$3,263 (+30.6%)
$5,345 + $28,208
$33,553
2016
$2,499 (+2.7%)
$5,053 + $26,667
$31,720
2015
$2,432 (−6.0%)
$4,688 + $24,740
$29,428
2013
$2,587 (−9.3%)
$4,356 + $27,044
$31,400
2012
$2,853 (+8.3%)
$4,356 + $27,044
$31,400
2011
$2,635 (−6.5%)
$4,705 + $29,211
$33,916
2010
$2,818 (+2.3%)
$5,829 + $32,372
$38,201
2009
$2,754 (+2.9%)
$5,829 + $32,372
$38,201
2008
$2,676 (+1.7%)
$6,249 + $34,704
$40,953
2007
$2,632
$6,048 + $33,589
$39,637
Tax history for 271 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,734 (+4.7%)
$8,795 + $61,251
$70,046
2024
$4,523 (+5.5%)
$8,795 + $61,251
$70,046
2023
$4,287 (+6.6%)
$8,101 + $56,416
$64,517
2022
$4,021 (+4.9%)
$7,319 + $50,968
$58,287
2021
$3,833 (+3.2%)
$6,674 + $46,474
$53,148
2020
$3,716 (+3.3%)
$6,240 + $43,450
$49,690
2019
$3,598 (+32.1%)
$5,674 + $39,512
$45,186
2018
$2,724 (−16.5%)
$5,674 + $39,512
$45,186
2017
$3,263 (+30.6%)
$5,345 + $28,208
$33,553
2016
$2,499 (+2.7%)
$5,053 + $26,667
$31,720
2015
$2,432 (−6.0%)
$4,688 + $24,740
$29,428
2013
$2,587 (−9.3%)
$4,356 + $27,044
$31,400
2012
$2,853 (+8.3%)
$4,356 + $27,044
$31,400
2011
$2,635 (−6.5%)
$4,705 + $29,211
$33,916
2010
$2,818 (+2.3%)
$5,829 + $32,372
$38,201
2009
$2,754 (+2.9%)
$5,829 + $32,372
$38,201
2008
$2,676 (+1.7%)
$6,249 + $34,704
$40,953
2007
$2,632
$6,048 + $33,589
$39,637
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,265 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0613106004
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Space(s)
Off-Street Parking, Driveway
Parking On-Site
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X16
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X9
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Dining Room Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X10
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Ceiling Fan
Interior Features
Wood Laminate Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 100+ Years
Frame Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Storm/Screen Windows, Outdoor Fireplace
Lot Information
Dimensions: 40X132
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Basement Sq. Ft.: 847
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 847
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 847
Rehab Year: 2016
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0613106004
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,598.30
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Other
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Junior High District: 46
High School District: 46
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Dundee 2 Kimball W2 Center St N2 Home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,265 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0613106004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 5361.45
Information for Agents
Agent Owned/Interest
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Schools
Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Kimball Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Larkin High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$262,000 – $317,000
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