$275,000

121 S Commonwealth Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

Active Under Contract

2 beds 1 baths 1,012 sqft (landlord/tenant/seller) Built 1954 Residential MLS #MRD12738121 5 days on market

Listing courtesy of Suburban Life Realty, Ltd · 847-363-0990 · lysienma@suburbanliferealty.com · MLS #MRD12738121 · Status: Active Under Contract

Solid and well-maintained brick ranch near Abbott Middle School and neighborhood park/playground. Eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry. Hardwood floors throughout the home, except for the kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms and main living spaces have been freshly painted. Basement includes recreation room w/ dry bar, lots of storage space and laundry area (includes washer and dryer). New roof in 2026, not including garage roof. New energy efficient windows, gutters, fascia and siding (2019). New ceiling fan in living room (2026). Attic insulated in 2021. Concrete patio in the back yard with gas grill that plugs directly into the home, no need for a propane tank.

Property details

Interior

Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 4

Building & exterior

Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 0.1515
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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: $4,957 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 0614355005
PIN: 0614355005
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: Standard
Listed: 8/21/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level
Bedroom 2	12X12	Main
Bedroom 3		N/A
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room		N/A
Family Room		N/A
Kitchen	15X11	Main
Laundry		N/A
Living Room	19X17	Main
Master Bedroom	13X11	Main

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