Bring your clients to this American 4-SQ Century home & they won't be disappointed. Original wood work with updated kitchen. Owner's finished the attic for more living space. Hardwood floor are in excellent conditions, 2.5 bathrooms, Full finished basement, new Roof & newer appliances.
Bring the old charm of this American 4-SQ Century home back to life. Original wood work with updated kitchen. Owner's finished the attic for more living space. Room for a big family. This is a short sale but it isn't too bad. Needs work. No FHA. Property SOLD AS IS. Please allow time for bank approval.
Public Records
Jun 20, 2003
Sold
$188,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1996
Sold
$99,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,173 (+4.6%)
$12,216 + $63,596
$75,812
2024
$4,948 (+5.4%)
$12,216 + $63,596
$75,812
2023
$4,696 (+5.1%)
$11,252 + $58,576
$69,828
2022
$4,468 (+4.8%)
$10,165 + $52,919
$63,084
2021
$4,263 (+8.0%)
$9,269 + $48,253
$57,522
2020
$3,948 (−10.0%)
$8,666 + $45,113
$53,779
2019
$4,385 (+28.8%)
$7,881 + $39,070
$46,951
2018
$3,404 (+2.7%)
$7,881 + $39,070
$46,951
2017
$3,314 (+5.5%)
$7,424 + $33,004
$40,428
2016
$3,142 (+2.2%)
$7,018 + $31,201
$38,219
2015
$3,073 (−4.8%)
$6,511 + $28,946
$35,457
2013
$3,227 (−19.2%)
$6,049 + $31,641
$37,690
2012
$3,996 (−17.5%)
$6,049 + $31,641
$37,690
2011
$4,843 (−5.6%)
$6,534 + $38,566
$45,100
2010
$5,132 (+2.9%)
$8,096 + $56,553
$64,649
2009
$4,987 (+4.3%)
$8,096 + $56,553
$64,649
2008
$4,780 (+1.3%)
$8,679 + $60,627
$69,306
2007
$4,718
$8,400 + $58,679
$67,079
Tax history for 479 BARRETT St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,173 (+4.6%)
$12,216 + $63,596
$75,812
2024
$4,948 (+5.4%)
$12,216 + $63,596
$75,812
2023
$4,696 (+5.1%)
$11,252 + $58,576
$69,828
2022
$4,468 (+4.8%)
$10,165 + $52,919
$63,084
2021
$4,263 (+8.0%)
$9,269 + $48,253
$57,522
2020
$3,948 (−10.0%)
$8,666 + $45,113
$53,779
2019
$4,385 (+28.8%)
$7,881 + $39,070
$46,951
2018
$3,404 (+2.7%)
$7,881 + $39,070
$46,951
2017
$3,314 (+5.5%)
$7,424 + $33,004
$40,428
2016
$3,142 (+2.2%)
$7,018 + $31,201
$38,219
2015
$3,073 (−4.8%)
$6,511 + $28,946
$35,457
2013
$3,227 (−19.2%)
$6,049 + $31,641
$37,690
2012
$3,996 (−17.5%)
$6,049 + $31,641
$37,690
2011
$4,843 (−5.6%)
$6,534 + $38,566
$45,100
2010
$5,132 (+2.9%)
$8,096 + $56,553
$64,649
2009
$4,987 (+4.3%)
$8,096 + $56,553
$64,649
2008
$4,780 (+1.3%)
$8,679 + $60,627
$69,306
2007
$4,718
$8,400 + $58,679
$67,079
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0613457002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X7
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 16X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 12X15
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Other, Attic, Office
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Finished Attic, Full Attic, Interior Stair to Attic
Additional Room #1 Information
Other
Size: 9X14
In Basement
Additional Room #2 Information
Attic
Size: 24X29
In Attic
Carpet Flooring
Additional Room #3 Information
Office
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
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
Aluminum Siding
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 88
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2018
School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 0613457002
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,403.76
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Channing Memorial Elementary Sch
Elementary School District: 46
Junior High: Ellis Middle School
Junior High District: 46
High School: Elgin High School
High School District: 46
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: ROUTE 25 (LIBERTY ST.) S OF CHICAGO ST TO BARRETT WEST
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0613457002
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: 4000
Around this home
Schools
Channing Memorial Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Ellis Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Elgin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 • 60120
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$309,000 – $374,000
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