810 Lavoie Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120


$250,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 864
Cost/Sqft: $289
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1927
Property Taxes: $4,325
Days On Market: 430
Lot Size: 0,22
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Description

Adorable Betsy Ross Sears home set on a double lot, soon to be a dead-end street. Charming home with high efficiency, low impact living with new HE furnace, HE hot water heater, HE washer/dryer, electrical panel, 13 solar panels(owned), siding, gutters & windows. Previous listing states roof & garage done in 2012. AC unit has new parts and blows icy cold. Grow your own food with 10 large, fenced & raised beds including perennial herbs, productive grapevines & wildflowers. Garden is irrigated and on timers. Yard is completely fenced with several native bur oak trees providing loads of privacy in the summer. The enclosed porch greets you with large windows giving ample space to get ready to head out. French doors lead to the cozy living room with original hardwood floors, loads of natural light. Living room has breakfast bar window(adorable) that opens for entertaining. LR is wired for sound system(behind walls) with hook up for record player, subwoofer, multiple HDMIs, speakers & TV-giving a professional feel to your gaming, listening or watching. New wood burning fireplace with new brickwork. Blows hot air, heating most of the 1st floor. Kitchen boasts 5 1/2' of clean counter space and large breakfast bar allowing more prep space than most kitchens twice its size. Vintage metal cabinetry, darling breakfast nook w/original curved plaster and 60s Formica(you know you love this!). Both bedrooms have finished closet space & ceiling fans. Bathroom has closet space, new HE toilet, tub, sink, tile & laundry chute. Basement is partially finished. Windows are vintage glass block from an old McDonalds's in town. Work bench area, closet space & possible 3rd bedroom, office or workout room. 2 car tandem garage 36' deep. Work bench area, overhead storage. An attached south facing sunroom/shed or SHE-shed for seed starting or just hanging with friends. This is the perfect home for those looking for an alternative to renting or for perhaps a down-sizer who would love a beautiful outdoor space. Lots of love in this home by current owners. Come and see for yourself.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1927
RANCH-BETSY ROSS SEARS HOM
No
0.22
Kane
— / Not Applicable
12214652
0624437012

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
5 Sep, 2012 Sold $67,000 MRED MLS
13 Aug, 2012 Under contract $79,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $84,900 MRED MLS
1 Jun, 2011 Listed for sale $112,000 MRED MLS
3 Mar, 2025 Sold $250,000 MRED MLS
24 Jan, 2025 Under contract $250,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $280,000 MRED MLS
22 Nov, 2024 Listed for sale $280,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
140X105X45X53X95
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2012 $2,932
2025 $4,325

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Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL