26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

Closed

3 beds 2 baths 1,200 sqft (estimated) Built 1900 Residential MLS #MRD12697411 13 days on market

Listing courtesy of Premier Living Properties · 630-377-1646 · amanda@plproperties.com · MLS #MRD12697411 · Status: Closed

Opportunity knocks! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in an established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying a convenient location close to everything. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, Randall Road shopping and dining, I-90, and only about 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport, the location is hard to beat. A huge front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck and fenced backyard. Additional features include a basement offering great storage or future finishing possibilities, a two-car garage, and dual furnace and air conditioning systems. This home is ready for your decorating ideas and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, space, and a highly convenient location. With solid bones, desirable features, and easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining, this is a property with tremendous potential.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 5

Building & exterior

Style: Farmhouse
Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Cedar
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exposure: East,West

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50X132
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Highland Elementary School (46)
Junior high: Kimball Middle School (46)
High school: Larkin High School (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,586 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 0614302021
PIN: 0614302021
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/7/2026
Sold: 8/21/2026
Sold price: $289,000

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