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2285 Tara Drive

Elgin, IL 60123

5 beds
5 baths
3,850 sqft
14,327 sqft lot
$126 per sqft
1970 build
– on site

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**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!!

Listing courtesy of MRED / RE/MAX All Pro as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 24, 2024 •

MLS# 11977612 —

The Building

Year Built:

1970
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio, Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Central Vacuum, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Electronic Air Filters
Total Sq Ft:

3850
Total SqFt:

5775
Below Grade Finished Area:

1344
Main SqFt:

1925
Upper SqFt:

1925
Basement SQFT:

1925
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

581
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Foyer, Bedroom 6, Game Room, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3850

Location

Directions:

Lake St (RT20) to Randall Rd. Exit and Cross Randall onto Foothill Rd. East to Brookside, North to Knollwood Dr., Knollwood to Tara East (right) to home on Right.
Location:

25309
Location:

638

The Property

Parcel Number:

0616179003
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

90 X 150
Lot Size Acres:

0.3289
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

11096.96

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Bathrooms:

5
Bathrooms Full:

4
Bathrooms Half:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation Type:

Net Sale Price
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5% -$450.00

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary School District:

46
Middle Or Junior School:

Kimball Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

46
High School:

Larkin High School
High School District:

46

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Country Knolls
Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$253/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/28/24 Mar 28, 2024	Sold	MRED	$486,000	-2.4%
2/16/24 Feb 16, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$498,000
2/9/24 Feb 9, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$498,000	10.7% (4.0% / YR)

House Sold on 3/28/2024

$486,000

Listing provided by broker:

Marla Kubik

RE/MAX All Pro

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2285 Tara Drive

Elgin, IL 60123