This warm and inviting custom MID CENTURY MODERN home was designed by a female student that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. This home features many of the unique designs of the 1950's with vaulted ceilings, multi levels of living space and large windows that showcase the outdoors with natural light everywhere! Authentic redwood siding and interior redwood walls. Many updates have been done to his classic home that include over $70K in repairs. The entire Electrical System upgraded (2025) Boiler installed (2020) Roof replaced (2018) Unico central Air Conditioning (2025) Windows in LR repaired (2026) and much, much more. Lower level floors and garage floor is heated. Do not miss your chance to own a piece of Elgin's architectural history just minutes from the Metra, Gail Borden Public Library, Hemmens Cultural Center, and Festival Park on the beautiful Fox River!
Contingent
Price cut: $15K (5/18)
$450,000
51 Wilcox Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
4beds
2,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$443,400 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vaulted ceilingsAuthentic redwood sidingInterior redwood walls
- 88 days |
- 198 |
- 19 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cydney McCabe, CNC,CRS,CSC,SRES 630-258-0303,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12599244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X40
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Screened porch
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66X133X66X133
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0614330007
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
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: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,470
- Annual tax amount: $7,242
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$443,400
$421,000 - $466,000
$2,842/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Contingent | $450,000$194/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599244 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $450,000-3.2%$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599244 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $465,000-4.1%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599244 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+37.2%$209/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599244 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $353,500-4.5%$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12178763 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Contingent | $370,000$159/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12178763 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $370,000$159/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12178763 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,242 +4.9% | $98,490 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,903 +6% | $88,978 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $6,515 +4.5% | $81,133 +7% |
| 2021 | $6,232 +2.9% | $75,854 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $6,057 +3% | $72,415 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,882 +3.6% | $68,979 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $5,680 +2.3% | $63,455 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $5,553 -6.4% | $59,988 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $5,935 | $55,653 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $51,011 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $50,381 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,710 -10.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,056 -15.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $68,990 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,359 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,860 |
| 2008 | -- | $81,860 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,230 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,044 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,409 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $66,887 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,053 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,457 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $53,473 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $50,888 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary School
- Middle: Abbott Middle School
- High: Larkin High School
- District: 46
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