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$498,000

2285 Tara Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
5 Beds5 Baths5,194 sqft8 days
2285 Tara Drive·Elgin, IL 60123
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
5,194Sq Ft
1970Year Built
About This Home

**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!!

MLS# 11977612Listed February 9, 2024ResidentialColonialSubdivision: Country Knolls
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Total Rooms13

Size & Structure

Living Area5,194 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1970
Lot Size0.329 acres

Location

CountyKane
TownshipElgin
SubdivisionCountry Knolls
Zip Code60123

Financial

List Price$498,000
Price / Sq Ft$96
Annual Taxes (2022)$11,097
Monthly Tax Est.$925
Parcel #0616179003
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOvenRange HoodGas Cooktop

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+Zoned

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Partially FinishedFull

Laundry

Main LevelSink

Fireplace

Gas LogGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Forest Preserve AdjacentWooded
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary School
District: 46
Middle School
Kimball Middle School
District: 46
High School
Larkin High School
District: 46
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$11,097
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$925
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$96
per square foot
Property Location

2285 Tara Drive, Elgin, IL 60123Kane County

$498,000
$96 / sqft
2285 Tara Drive
5 bd5 ba5,194 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
8 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.329 acres
$11,097/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$3,542
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,617/mo
Property Tax
$925/mo
$498,000
20% — $99,600
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$398,400
Down Payment
$99,600

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
RE/MAX All Pro
Agent: Marla Kubik
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