MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. "HIGHEST ND BEST" IS CALLED FOR BY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 5 pm. This adorable 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 story home offers a lot of room to grow! Quality details from the minute you enter! Closed entry with coat closet, hardwood floors throughout main floor, crown molding, solid white panel doors, 2 fireplaces, and more. The lovely sun-filled living room boasts large windows, a beautiful fireplace with mantle and an arched entry to the separate dining room. The family room addition (previously used as a large master bedroom) offers 2 separated closets, brick fireplace with hearth, hardwood floors and it's own furnace. 2 bedrooms located on the main floor, both with hardwood floors. The walk-up attic offers incredible finishing possibilities. Remove the whole house fan and create a large master, play room, or office space (2 wall heaters are "as is" -they have not been used by owners). The large unfinished basement additionally offers finishing possibilities. Washer and dryer hook up, set up for toilet, and loads of storage or finishing space. Spacious 1-car detached garage, large deck, and great backyard. So much to offer, so much room to expand! LISTING AGENT HAS INTEREST. PROPEERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS!
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$270,000
78 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
2beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$263,800 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,888 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,800
$251,000 - $277,000
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Brick fireplace with hearthBeautiful fireplace with mantleLarge windowsCrown moldingFamily room additionLarge deckHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Caroline Ellsworth 847-514-8595,
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Bought with:
Alejandrina Almaraz Reveles
Midwest SignatureProperties Co
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12565452
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Chute
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x132
Details
- Parcel number: 0615477016
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,821
- Annual tax amount: $6,310
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $270,000+3.9%$197/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12565452 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $259,900$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12565452 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+71%$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12565452 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2008 | Sold | $152,000-17.8%$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06821223 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2008 | Listing removed | $184,900$135/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #06821223 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2008 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$135/sqft |
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| 6/11/2008 | Price change | $189,900-4.5%$139/sqft |
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| 4/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $198,900$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,531 +3.5% | $85,607 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $6,310 +3.9% | $78,849 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,072 +7.8% | $71,234 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,632 +4% | $64,953 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,418 +2.5% | $60,727 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $5,287 +2.5% | $57,973 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,158 +6% | $55,223 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $4,866 +1.7% | $49,217 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,786 +4% | $46,528 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,604 | $43,166 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $39,565 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $39,076 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,107 -15% |
| 2012 | -- | $47,177 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,812 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $58,453 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $62,664 |
| 2008 | -- | $62,664 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,650 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,211 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,663 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $51,202 +12.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $45,648 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,267 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,337 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $37,435 |
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Neighborhood: 60123
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harriet Gifford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.5 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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