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    • $299,900

    26 Monroe St, Elgin, IL 60123

    3beds
    1,200sqft
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    $2,116/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    6,621 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree-lined streetFenced backyardTwo-car garageHuge front porchEat-in kitchenGranite countertopsCeramic flooring
    Opportunity knocks! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in an established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying a convenient location close to everything. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, Randall Road shopping and dining, I-90, and only about 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport, the location is hard to beat. A huge front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck and fenced backyard. Additional features include a basement offering great storage or future finishing possibilities, a two-car garage, and dual furnace and air conditioning systems. This home is ready for your decorating ideas and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, space, and a highly convenient location. With solid bones, desirable features, and easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining, this is a property with tremendous potential.
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    Listed by:

    Tamara O'Connor, CRS,GRI (630)485-4214,

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    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12697411MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: No additional rooms
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 154 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X10
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 234 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X13
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 266 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X14
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
      • Windows: Screens
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,790
      • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,621 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50X132
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0614302021
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cedar
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Elgin

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $250/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $188,190
      • Annual tax amount: $4,586
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Listing removed$299,900$250/sqft
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        7/1/2026Contingent$299,900$250/sqft
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        6/25/2026Listed for sale$299,900+48.1%$250/sqft
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        12/22/2023Listing removed--
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        12/2/2023Listed for rent$2,150+30.3%$2/sqft
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        8/11/2021Sold$202,500$169/sqft
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        6/6/2021Listing removed--
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        6/5/2021Listed for rent$1,650$1/sqft
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        6/4/2021Sold$202,500-3.5%$169/sqft
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        5/13/2021Contingent$209,900$175/sqft
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        5/5/2021Listed for sale$209,900$175/sqft
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        4/27/2021Contingent$209,900$175/sqft
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        4/19/2021Price change$209,900-6.7%$175/sqft
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        4/9/2021Listed for sale$224,900+63%$187/sqft
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        3/21/2014Sold$138,000-6.1%$115/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08516421 Report a problem
        2/18/2014Pending sale$147,000$123/sqft
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        2/13/2014Price change$147,000-0.3%$123/sqft
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        2/5/2014Price change$147,500-1.3%$123/sqft
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        1/15/2014Listed for sale$149,500+171.8%$125/sqft
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        11/7/2013Sold$55,000-72.5%$46/sqft
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        9/22/2005Sold$200,000+16.6%$167/sqft
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        7/23/2003Sold$171,500+29.4%$143/sqft
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        2/9/2000Sold$132,500+10.4%$110/sqft
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        5/13/1996Sold$120,000$100/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,380 +5.6%$62,730 +10.7%
        2023$4,149 +4.8%$56,672 +9.7%
        2022$3,961 +4.9%$51,675 +7%
        2021$3,775 +3.2%$48,313 +4.8%
        2020$3,659 +3.3%$46,122 +5%
        2019$3,543 +6.6%$43,934 +10.9%
        2018$3,324 +2.7%$39,620 +5.8%
        2017$3,235 -12.7%$37,455 +7.8%
        2016$3,706 $34,748 +9.1%
        2015-- $31,850 +1.2%
        2014-- $31,457 -2.6%
        2013-- $32,287 -23.8%
        2012-- $42,375 -10.7%
        2011-- $47,436 -20.3%
        2010-- $59,503 -6.7%
        2009-- $63,790
        2008-- $63,790 +3.3%
        2007-- $61,740 +4.2%
        2006-- $59,257 +6.5%
        2005-- $55,646 +6.8%
        2004-- $52,122 +7.8%
        2003-- $48,355 +8%
        2002-- $44,773 +7.4%
        2001-- $41,669 +5.1%
        2000-- $39,654
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60123

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        41 / 100
        Some Transit
        49 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Highland Elementary School
        • Middle: Kimball Middle School
        • High: Larkin 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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