711 Bluff City Blvd Elgin, IL 60120
Southeast Elgin NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,654/month
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Attic
- High Ceiling
About This Home
Historic charm meets mechanics dream! Step back in time with this very unique craftsman built home, boasting timeless character and modern functionality. Charming covered front porch is the perfect spot for your morning coffee. The kitchen offers a delightful surprise: a 5x5 space featuring a built-in retro booth and jukebox area, perfect for fun and casual dining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, leading to a convenient first-floor primary BR. Upstairs, the finished attic offers two additional bedrooms-one currently being as a sewing room. NEW furnace in 2025/ HTW 2021. Outside, the property has an extra-long driveway leads to a detached garage equipped with impressive 7' barn doors and a mechanic's pit, all with the potential to be heated. The charming backyard is an oasis featuring a paver patio, established gardens, and a 14x10 metal shed for extra storage. This property is a rare find, perfectly blending historic detail with unique, practical amenities. Home being sold as-is.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (815) 459-5900 License #475131923 Listed on: 03/20/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,904
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 8,538 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 59 x 145
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 1,540 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Home Gym
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Shed
Schools
- Elgin High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,904 | $52,283 | $12,632 | $39,651 |
| 2023 | $2,663 | $47,234 | $11,412 | $35,822 |
| 2022 | $2,781 | $43,069 | $10,406 | $32,663 |
| 2021 | $2,611 | $40,267 | $9,729 | $30,538 |
| 2020 | $2,376 | $37,053 | $9,288 | $27,765 |
| 2019 | $2,269 | $35,295 | $8,847 | $26,448 |
| 2018 | $1,848 | $29,592 | $8,334 | $21,258 |
| 2017 | $1,746 | $27,975 | $7,879 | $20,096 |
| 2016 | $2,768 | $25,954 | $7,310 | $18,644 |
| 2015 | -- | $23,789 | $6,700 | $17,089 |
| 2014 | -- | $23,495 | $6,617 | $16,878 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,172 | $6,792 | $20,380 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 05/04/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/27/2026 04/27/26 | Price Changed | $261,000 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2026 04/27/26 | For Sale | $261,000 | +5.2% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Off Market | $248,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/29/2026 03/29/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2026 03/20/26 | For Sale | $248,000 | -- | $161 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $83,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $81,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12591553
APN: 06-24-479-003
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