Brand new roof installed in 2025 sets the stage for this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape Cod in Elgin's desirable Sunset Park neighborhood. Situated on a landscaped corner lot, this brick-front home offers a 1-car garage, partially fenced backyard, stone patio and plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment. Inside, modern neutral decor and durable vinyl plank flooring create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout most of the home. The spacious living room flows into an eat-in kitchen featuring tile flooring, breakfast bar, decorative tile backsplash and newer appliances including an oven/range installed in 2021 and a brand new dishwasher in 2026. An adjacent dining room and additional family room provide additional space for everyday living and entertaining. The convenient first-floor primary bedroom is complemented by two additional bedrooms upstairs and updated bathrooms throughout. Additional highlights include newer ceiling fans installed in 2025, a newer washing machine, and a full basement for added storage. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping and dining, this move-in ready home offers comfort, style and value in an established neighborhood.
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$325,000
551 Sunset Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
3beds
1,573sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$326,200 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$2,504 Estimated rent
Home value
$326,200
$297,000 - $359,000
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Brick-front homeModern neutral decorAdditional family roomConvenient first-floor primary bedroomUpdated bathroomsPartially fenced backyardLandscaped corner lot
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Listed by:
Matthew Kombrink, GRI,SFR 630-803-8444,
One Source Realty,
Nicholas Kein, ABR,SRES 630-405-3855,
One Source Realty
Bought with:
Victor Pelayo
RE/MAX All Pro
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12663932
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,573 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 73x124x35x129
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0622280019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Sunset Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,955
- Annual tax amount: $6,636
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $325,000+6.6%$207/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Contingent | $305,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,000+77.8%$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663932 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2003 | Sold | $171,500$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,636 +4.3% | $94,985 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $6,361 +5% | $87,487 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,056 +5.7% | $79,038 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,729 +4.6% | $72,069 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,476 +2.9% | $67,380 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $5,319 +3% | $64,325 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,162 +7.1% | $61,273 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $4,821 +2.4% | $54,764 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,708 -8.1% | $51,772 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $5,122 +7.4% | $48,030 +9.1% |
| 2015 | $4,770 | $44,024 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $4,770 | $43,481 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $4,770 | $44,628 -13.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,468 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,616 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,770 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,365 -0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,888 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $66,674 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,993 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,093 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $56,288 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,220 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,352 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,999 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,824 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Elgin
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harriet Gifford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
- Middle: Kenyon Woods 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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- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60123
- Southwest Elgin
- 551 Sunset Dr
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