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Contingent
$260,000
270 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
2beds
876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$266,600 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Island counter and stoolsLots of storage roomUpdated bathCute front porchUpdated kitchenButcher block counterNewer windows
- 56 days |
- 109 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jean Ferron, GRI,SFR 847-612-6296,
Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12653129
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,752
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X132
Details
- Parcel number: 0622207016
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,389
- Annual tax amount: $4,183
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$266,600
$253,000 - $280,000
$1,831/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $260,000$297/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653129 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+75.7%$297/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653129 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2002 | Sold | $148,000+43.7%$169/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/1998 | Sold | $103,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,991 +5.7% | $58,463 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $3,775 +4.5% | $52,817 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $3,614 +4.4% | $48,160 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $3,462 +3.2% | $44,806 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,354 +3.4% | $42,774 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,245 +7.5% | $40,745 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $3,017 +2.8% | $36,519 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,934 -14.1% | $34,524 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,416 | $32,029 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $29,357 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,995 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,760 -21.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $38,048 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $42,593 -21.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $54,143 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $58,044 |
| 2008 | -- | $58,044 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $56,179 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,919 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,633 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,427 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,054 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,865 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,101 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,308 |
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Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harriet Gifford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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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