This charming 5 bedroom, 2 bath home in Elgin boasts a large foyer with stained glass windows and a beautiful wood staircase. The spacious living and dining room combination features stunning moldings and picture windows. The kitchen is adorable with a pantry and space for a table or large buffet. The main floor bathroom has a storage room attached. The first floor also includes a bedroom or office with French doors and hardwood floors. Upstairs, you'll find four good-sized bedrooms, one with original built-ins. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets and the second floor bathroom has a walk-in shower. The basement has a laundry area and storage/work rooms with access to the yard. The large backyard includes mature trees, a two-car garage, and shed. Enjoy your morning coffee on the cute front porch. Located close to downtown Elgin's amenities and the Fox River walking and bike paths, this home is perfect for those who love to entertain. Come check it out!
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$285,000
838 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
5beds
1,882sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$349,600 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$2,727 Estimated rent
Home value
$349,600
$322,000 - $378,000
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Original built-insStunning moldingsPicture windowsTwo-car garageCute front porchBeautiful wood staircaseHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Cynthia Kennedy 773-965-4003,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Julieta D Gallardo
Casablanca
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12458953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X26
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66x132
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0612182016
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Grand View
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,588
- Annual tax amount: $5,505
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $285,000+3.6%$151/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458953 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Contingent | $275,000$146/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458953 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000$146/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458953 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Contingent | $275,000$146/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458953 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000$146/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458953 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,858 +6.4% | $89,196 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,505 +1.6% | $80,581 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,417 +5.2% | $73,476 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,147 +3.4% | $68,695 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $4,978 +3.6% | $65,580 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,807 +3.3% | $62,469 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $4,653 +3.1% | $58,059 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,514 -16.9% | $54,887 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $5,431 | $50,921 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $46,674 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $46,098 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $47,314 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,107 -7.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,036 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,914 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $65,303 |
| 2008 | -- | $65,303 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,204 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,663 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,966 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,359 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,503 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,836 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $42,658 +12.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $37,884 |
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Neighborhood: Northeastern Elgin
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mckinley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Larsen Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mckinley Elementary School
- Middle: Larsen Middle School
- High: Elgin 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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- Illinois
- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60120
- Northeastern Elgin
- 838 Cedar Ave
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