Rooted in history and nestled among Elgin's North End "Gold Coast" neighborhood is this circa 1933 English Tudor Revival gem that sits on a double corner lot. Historical home built by well known and highly respected Elgin Beverage distributor. Masterfully maintained this rare original owner home pays homage to its period style and charm while providing dynamic living space and function. The rounded recessed impressive front door beckons family and friends to come inside. The family and living rooms are truly the heart of this home and are open to each other for maximum use for both day to day living and grand entertaining! The family room features a bay window and warm and inviting fireplace. The adjacent living room features an exquisite curved wall of leaded glass windows that is truly breathtaking. An elegant dining room lends itself to your more formal gatherings. The Rich hardwood floors and original trim and doors are a showstopper throughout! A Galley designed working kitchen with eating nook is both functional and features original vintage cabinetry from Youngstown cabinetry co. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large screened porch perfect for summer meals and family enjoyment that overlooks the patio and yard. Tucked away for privacy and reflective retreat is a handsome den/5th bedroom that has a spacious cedar lined closet. A full bath and main floor bedroom round out the first level's living space. Upstairs are three more bedrooms - The master is generous sized with a full wall of uniquely designed closets. Bedroom three features a walk in closet, vanity nook and sconce wall lighting. The fourth bedroom has a full wall of built in closets as well. A large full bath with dual vanities, separate tub and shower services this level. Additionally there is a huge walk in hall closet for storage (or future 3rd bath? ) And several other hall closets as well! The lower level of this home is very unique and offers a "secret entrance" to the prohibition era speakeasy style pub with vintage bar, booth, fireplace, sconce lighting, paneled walls. .. if only the walls could talk- the stories they would tell! A fruit cellar, work shop, and mini kitchen area are a big plus too! A Four car garage with huge storage loft is accessed directly from the screened porch. Brand new roof 2020! To find a vintage home with the original family still in ownership is a rare treat indeed and it has many distinct characters throughout that define it! Great location only 22 minutes to Ohare Airport, minutes to I90 interchange, 5 minutes to historic downtown Elgin- This is a must see! AGENTS AND/OR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE- ALL THAT ENTER TO WEAR A MASK
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Tamara O'Connor• Premier Living Properties
Listed by Amanda Laughlin• Premier Living Properties
Bought with Joshua Christenson• Redfin Corporation
Textured walls and ceilings throughout the home. Spacious 4 car garage and additional space for more parking. One full bath to share with the three bedrooms on the second floor.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Andrea Burzlaff
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 481 River Bluff Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Dec 7, 2020
Sold
$335,000
$133/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10838061
Oct 28, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$335,000
$133/sq ft
Oct 23, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Aug 28, 2020
Listed (New)
$350,000
$139/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10698145
Aug 28, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2020
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,437 (+4.0%)
$32,008 + $125,910
$157,918
2024
$11,000 (+4.6%)
$32,008 + $125,910
$157,918
2023
$10,520 (+6.6%)
$29,481 + $115,971
$145,452
2022
$9,869 (+4.3%)
$26,634 + $104,771
$131,405
2021
$9,459 (+8.1%)
$24,286 + $95,533
$119,819
2020
$8,750 (+3.1%)
$22,706 + $89,317
$112,023
2019
$8,487 (+3.6%)
$20,648 + $81,222
$101,870
2018
$8,191 (+2.5%)
$20,648 + $81,222
$101,870
2017
$7,994 (+5.1%)
$19,452 + $74,402
$93,854
2016
$7,606 (+1.8%)
$18,389 + $70,337
$88,726
2015
$7,473 (+12.1%)
$17,060 + $65,254
$82,314
2013
$6,669 (−10.1%)
$15,851 + $60,631
$76,482
2012
$7,421 (−1.0%)
$15,851 + $60,631
$76,482
2011
$7,499 (−5.7%)
$17,121 + $65,490
$82,611
2010
$7,952 (+53.1%)
$21,213 + $79,668
$100,881
2009
$5,192 (−30.2%)
$21,213 + $79,668
$100,881
2008
$7,444 (+1.3%)
$22,741 + $85,407
$108,148
2007
$7,347
$22,010 + $82,663
$104,673
Tax history for 481 River Bluff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,437 (+4.0%)
$32,008 + $125,910
$157,918
2024
$11,000 (+4.6%)
$32,008 + $125,910
$157,918
2023
$10,520 (+6.6%)
$29,481 + $115,971
$145,452
2022
$9,869 (+4.3%)
$26,634 + $104,771
$131,405
2021
$9,459 (+8.1%)
$24,286 + $95,533
$119,819
2020
$8,750 (+3.1%)
$22,706 + $89,317
$112,023
2019
$8,487 (+3.6%)
$20,648 + $81,222
$101,870
2018
$8,191 (+2.5%)
$20,648 + $81,222
$101,870
2017
$7,994 (+5.1%)
$19,452 + $74,402
$93,854
2016
$7,606 (+1.8%)
$18,389 + $70,337
$88,726
2015
$7,473 (+12.1%)
$17,060 + $65,254
$82,314
2013
$6,669 (−10.1%)
$15,851 + $60,631
$76,482
2012
$7,421 (−1.0%)
$15,851 + $60,631
$76,482
2011
$7,499 (−5.7%)
$17,121 + $65,490
$82,611
2010
$7,952 (+53.1%)
$21,213 + $79,668
$100,881
2009
$5,192 (−30.2%)
$21,213 + $79,668
$100,881
2008
$7,444 (+1.3%)
$22,741 + $85,407
$108,148
2007
$7,347
$22,010 + $82,663
$104,673
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.