Hurry! Excellent opportunity to live in Elgin's prime Northeast end! Just a block to the bike path and Fox River! Quick access to I-90 and train! This beautiful older home has so much potential! Sits on a nice deep wooded lot! The expansive addition added a 2-story family room with stone fireplace, hardwood floors and double sliding doors! Updated kitchen with wraparound breakfast bar, 42" custom cabinetry, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances! Spacious separate formal dining room with crown molding and oversized baseboard molding! Large separate formal/flex living room! 2-story art studio/exercise room - bring your ideas! 1st floor den/4th bedroom! Convenient 1st floor laundry room! Unique 1st floor stone bath with cascading shower ledge! Beautiful custom staircase! Also rear staircase that leads to the kitchen! Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, skylight and luxury bath with oversized soaker tub, separate shower and skylight! Gracious size secondary bedrooms! Full unfinished basement perfect for storage! Detached 1 car garage perfect for extra off street parking! Sellers are in the process of packing, so please excuse the clutter! Time to put your charm and finishing touches on this beauty!
Closed
$309,000
315 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
4beds
2,627sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
9,029 Square Feet Lot
$316,700 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$2,762 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,700
$285,000 - $352,000
$2,762/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$2,762/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$2,762/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$2,242/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$2,242/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Secondary bedroomsOversized baseboard moldingDeep wooded lotCustom staircaseUpdated kitchenCustom cabinetryVaulted ceilings
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Wisdom 847-980-3670,
RE/MAX Horizon,
Lisa Wisdom,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Omar Lopez
Epic Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12509875
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 494 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,058
- Total interior livable area: 2,627 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Dirt Driveway, Gravel, Off Alley, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,029 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65x138x66x138
- Features: Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0612107012
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,645
- Annual tax amount: $8,980
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $309,000-6.3%$118/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509875 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Contingent | $329,900$126/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509875 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900+34.9%$126/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509875 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2020 | Sold | $244,500-2.2%$93/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10923019 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2020 | Pending sale | $249,900$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #10923019 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2020 | Price change | $249,9000%$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #10923019 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #10916971 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2020 | Pending sale | $250,000$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #10916971 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000-3.8%$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #10801469 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2019 | Listing removed | $259,900$99/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10343457 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $259,900+338%$99/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10343457 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/1997 | Sold | $59,333$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,980 +4.7% | $120,215 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $8,576 +6.3% | $108,605 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $8,067 +4.4% | $99,029 +7% |
| 2021 | $7,725 +2.8% | $92,585 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $7,514 +2.9% | $88,386 +5% |
| 2019 | $7,303 +2.1% | $84,193 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $7,150 +2.2% | $78,319 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $6,998 -4.5% | $74,039 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $7,326 | $68,688 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $62,959 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $62,182 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,822 +27.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,115 -34.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,838 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,045 +57.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $54,115 |
| 2008 | -- | $54,115 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $52,376 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,270 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,206 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,217 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,021 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,982 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $35,349 +20.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $29,323 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Northeastern Elgin
Nearby homes
- $238,5002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft321 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $400,0006 bd2 ba-- sqft531-33 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120Sold
- $285,3004 bd1 ba2.2k sqft1044 Saint John St, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $255,900-- bd1 ba1.3k sqft1053 Prospect St, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $237,3003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft1057 Prospect St, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $355,3003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft329 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $357,2003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft1049 Prospect St, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
- $266,6003 bd1 ba1.8k sqft1045 Prospect St, Elgin, IL 60120Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Larsen Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$316,700
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$316,700
- Illinois
- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60120
- Northeastern Elgin
- 315 Congdon Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Elgin Topics
