2285 Tara Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60123

Subdivision > Country Knolls

$486,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,850
Cost/Sqft: $129
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1970
Property Taxes: $11,097
Days On Market: 575
Lot Size: 0,33
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Description

**Looking for a Spacious, Updated home with a Peaceful View? This 5-6BR/4.1Bath home Backing to Preserve is Perfect for you!** Completely restyled inside & out---You'll love the Modern Eclectic vibe & Artist-owner's flair! ~Inviting New front Door leads to the Exquisite Foyer with Stunning Spiral Staircase & Chic New Chandelier ~Modern White Kitchen is Loaded with great features! ~Newer cabinets with custom Crown molding, built-in Plate rack, Subway tile backsplash, Granite countertops & Accent lighting ~Built-in Stainless Thermador Double-wall ovens & microwave, Gas stove with Hood & Pot Filler! ~New SS Dishwasher & New changeable-panel Fridge ~Giant breakfast bar Peninsula with New Pendant lighting ~Pantry, Window over sink & Sliding Door out to Fully-Fenced Backyard! ~Bright Living Room with picture window showcases Newer Harwood Flooring ~Hardwood continues through the Kitchen and the Family room with cozy brick-hearth Fireplace, decorative built-in shelving, recessed lighting & triple slider with view of backyard & Preserve! ~Expansive Dining Room is perfect for Parties or Playtime--tall triple-boxed Bay window lets in lots of natural light ~Full 1st floor Mud Room+Laundry Room provides tons of storage, a folding counter & utility sink ~Partially-finished Basement with Wood laminate & slate flooring, BR6/Office/Exercise Room, Full Bath, Rec Rooms & more Storage ~Five Spacious 2nd floor BRs, 1 with custom white built-ins, 4 with walk-in Closets! ~4.1 Pristine Bathrooms--MBR has access to Two! Keep or use exclusively for other BR with Ensuite Bath ~REMOVED All wallpaper & wall texture 2021-2022 ~Entire Exterior Painted 2023 ~Newer Roof & Gutters 2018 ~New Privacy Fence 2023 ~This Beautiful Home Backs to Hawthorne Hills Forest Preserve & Nature Center with miles of Trails, Ponds & Programs and is just a few miles to Elgin Community College & Big Timber Metra Train Station---Nothing to do but Move In & Enjoy!!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1970
No
0.33
Kane
Country Knolls
0 / Not Applicable
11977612
0616179003

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Hillcrest Elementary School
46
Middle School
Kimball Middle School
46 Not in DB
High School
Larkin High School
46 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
30 Apr, 2015 Sold $275,000 MRED MLS
12 Mar, 2015 Under contract $299,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $342,900 MRED MLS
15 Aug, 2014 Listed for sale $379,900 MRED MLS
18 Jun, 2021 Sold $450,000 MRED MLS
15 May, 2021 Under contract $450,000 MRED MLS
8 May, 2021 Listed for sale $450,000 MRED MLS
28 Mar, 2024 Sold $486,000 MRED MLS
16 Feb, 2024 Under contract $498,000 MRED MLS
9 Feb, 2024 Listed for sale $498,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Sixth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

2
Concrete
90 X 150
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2015 $9,021
2021 $10,078
2024 $11,097

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