51 Wilcox Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

Closed

4 beds 2 baths 2,320 sqft (assessor) Built 1952 Residential MLS #MRD12599244 62 days on market

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 630-369-9000 · naperville75th@cbexchange.com · MLS #MRD12599244 · Status: Closed

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!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Wood Burning, Masonry
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Additional rooms: Screened Porch
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick, Cedar
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Window Treatments
Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Other structures: Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 66X133X66X133
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant Floor
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: Washington Elementary School (46)
Junior high: Abbott Middle School (46)
High school: Larkin High School (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $7,242 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 0614330007
PIN: 0614330007
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 4/8/2026
Sold: 7/9/2026
Sold price: $435,000

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