Charming 2-br, 1-ba home, nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street. Conveniently located near schools and transportation, making daily commutes a breeze. Inside, you'll find new, modern laminate flooring throughout, newer appliances, along with spacious bedrooms and a comfortable living space. Step outside to a large, well-maintained backyard featuring a garden, stone fire pit, and a generous sized deck-perfect for outdoor entertaining. An ideal starter home offering elegance, comfort and convenience!
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$245,000
1061 Houston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
2beds
716sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,384 Square Feet Lot
$247,100 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$1,834 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,100
$225,000 - $272,000
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Spacious bedroomsLarge well-maintained backyardComfortable living spaceStone fire pitNewer appliances
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Listing courtesy of:
Rosalinda Rivera 773-631-8300,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Yirving Perozo Sanchez
Realty of America
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12608097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 716 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Off Site, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,384 sqft
- Dimensions: 48x133
Details
- Parcel number: 06194020030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Elgin
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $245,000+4.3%$342/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12608097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Contingent | $235,000$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12608097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12608097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Contingent | $235,000$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12608097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+63.2%$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12608097 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2019 | Sold | $144,000-4%$201/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10560145 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2019 | Pending sale | $150,000$209/sqft |
Source: Associates Realty #10560145 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $150,000+3.4%$209/sqft |
Source: Associates Realty #10560145 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2004 | Sold | $145,000+37.4%$203/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2000 | Sold | $105,500$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $16,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $4,605 +2.9% | $15,999 |
| 2022 | $4,476 +15.9% | $15,999 +42.7% |
| 2021 | $3,863 +0.6% | $11,210 |
| 2020 | $3,839 -0.6% | $11,210 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,861 +4.6% | $12,596 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $3,691 +0.3% | $10,864 |
| 2017 | $3,680 +6.3% | $10,864 |
| 2016 | $3,462 -4.3% | $10,864 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $3,616 +3.2% | $10,292 |
| 2014 | $3,502 +3.4% | $10,292 |
| 2013 | $3,387 -15.4% | $10,292 -23% |
| 2012 | $4,006 +7.3% | $13,368 |
| 2011 | $3,735 -1.1% | $13,368 |
| 2010 | $3,776 -5.1% | $13,368 -13.9% |
| 2009 | $3,977 +2.7% | $15,533 -7% |
| 2008 | $3,872 +1% | $16,703 |
| 2007 | $3,833 +33.4% | $16,703 +33.5% |
| 2006 | $2,875 +1.5% | $12,511 |
| 2005 | $2,834 +1.9% | $12,511 |
| 2004 | $2,780 +45.6% | $12,511 +27% |
| 2003 | $1,910 +9.7% | $9,850 |
| 2002 | $1,741 -15.4% | $9,850 |
| 2001 | $2,058 +90.7% | $9,850 +12.1% |
| 2000 | $1,079 +0% | $8,784 |
| 1999 | $1,079 | $8,784 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southeast Elgin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Huff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Ellis Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Huff Elementary School
- Middle: Ellis Middle School
- High: Elgin High School
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Elgin
- 60120
- Southeast Elgin
- 1061 Houston Ave
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