Fresh, bright, and ready to impress, this Elgin home offers an easy combination of comfortable living space and everyday functionality. The main level features a welcoming living area filled with natural light, while the kitchen offers generous cabinetry, ample counter space, and stainless steel appliances. Comfortable bedrooms provide private retreats, and the finished lower level adds valuable flexible space for entertaining, a home office, recreation area, or hobbies. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard along with the convenience of a detached garage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, public transportation, and major roadways with easy access throughout Elgin and the surrounding communities.
Contingent
$279,900
160 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
2beds
1,011sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
6,404 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageKitchen offers generous cabinetrySpacious yardFresh brightAmple counter spaceStainless steel appliances
- 10 days
- 935
- 59
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Lobrillo, SRES 630-802-4411,
Grandview Realty, LLC,
Lynda Sanchez-Werner 630-673-8004,
Grandview Realty, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12760273
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,011 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,404 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0615461012
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,028
- Annual tax amount: $4,781
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Contingent | $279,900$277/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12760273 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+55.5%$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12760273 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Sold | $180,000+35.3%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2002 | Sold | $133,000+24.3%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/1996 | Sold | $107,000$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,782 +5.8% | $78,676 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $4,519 +7.2% | $72,465 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $4,217 -0.1% | $65,467 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $4,222 +5.6% | $59,695 +7% |
| 2021 | $3,998 +3.7% | $55,811 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,856 +3.9% | $53,280 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,713 +10% | $50,753 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,377 +3.6% | $45,155 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $3,259 -22.8% | $42,688 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,224 | $39,603 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $36,300 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $35,852 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,798 -16% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,806 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,038 -18.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,980 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,301 |
| 2008 | -- | $64,301 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,235 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,732 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,092 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,540 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,743 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,132 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $42,003 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,972 |
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Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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