OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2023 for $350K

$456,786

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,237/mo

•

2,265

sq ft

1548 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 60120

About this home

Amazing Custom Built, Hillside Ranch! Enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding forests, ancient oaks and creek from the wrap around balcony and screened-in elevated porch. This unique property is situated at the end of a quiet street and has exposed beams with tongue and groove ceilings through out the upper level and even in the garage. The home has been completely updated (10-2022), with new paint, all new manufactured flooring throughout the upper level , with new carpet on the lower level and the upstairs primary bedroom. 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, wood burning fireplace, walkout lower level. Easy and quick access to I-90, shopping, and the Metra station! Absolutely gorgeous, too much to list!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.61 acresLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Thomas Hodge • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Kathleen Blackwell • Inspire Realty Group

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11667232

Redfin Estimate

$456,786

$107K since sold in January 2023$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($425K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$520,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,167 sq ft
1196 Nottingham Ln, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$505,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,225 sq ft
160 Brentwood Trl, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$440,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
333 Brittany Trl, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$362,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,676 sq ft
1236 Corley Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$400,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
795 Springhill Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 15, 2025
$325,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,628 sq ft
26 Glen Echo Rd, Elgin, IL 60120

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Market trends in 60120, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$324K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 1548 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,285 (+139.2%)

$16,047 + $17,953

$34,000

2022

$2,627 (−15.5%)

$4,680 + $25,319

$29,999

2021

$3,108 (−48.1%)

$3,343 + $21,984

$25,327

2020

$5,985 (+1.0%)

$3,343 + $21,984

$25,327

2019

$5,926 (+92.6%)

$3,343 + $24,799

$28,142

2018

$3,077 (+3.6%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2017

$2,969 (−15.2%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2016

$3,501 (−13.4%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2015

$4,045 (−50.3%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2014

$8,143 (+23.7%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2013

$6,584 (+4.8%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2012

$6,282 (−6.1%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2011

$6,687 (+146.2%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2010

$2,716 (+15.0%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2009

$2,362 (−34.3%)

$8,023 + $22,831

$30,854

2008

$3,593 (+3.1%)

$12,837 + $20,340

$33,177

2007

$3,483

$12,837 + $20,340

$33,177

Tax history for 1548 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,285 (+139.2%)

$16,047 + $17,953

$34,000

2022

$2,627 (−15.5%)

$4,680 + $25,319

$29,999

2021

$3,108 (−48.1%)

$3,343 + $21,984

$25,327

2020

$5,985 (+1.0%)

$3,343 + $21,984

$25,327

2019

$5,926 (+92.6%)

$3,343 + $24,799

$28,142

2018

$3,077 (+3.6%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2017

$2,969 (−15.2%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2016

$3,501 (−13.4%)

$2,674 + $25,127

$27,801

2015

$4,045 (−50.3%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2014

$8,143 (+23.7%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2013

$6,584 (+4.8%)

$2,005 + $25,793

$27,798

2012

$6,282 (−6.1%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2011

$6,687 (+146.2%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2010

$2,716 (+15.0%)

$2,674 + $26,015

$28,689

2009

$2,362 (−34.3%)

$8,023 + $22,831

$30,854

2008

$3,593 (+3.1%)

$12,837 + $20,340

$33,177

2007

$3,483

$12,837 + $20,340

$33,177

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.61 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,680

Year built

1969

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

06173030050000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Single-Family Residence District

The R-4 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide an urban environment of single-family homes on a lot size that may not accommodate individual sewage disposal systems. Uses compatible to the residential character of the district are allowed. All commercial activities are prohibited, except for selected recreation and sanitary uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 20
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 23 x 20
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 23 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 23 x 20
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement Description: None

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Exterior Building Type: Cedar
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,010

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories, Hillside
Lower Sq Ft: 810
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2022
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,265
Total Sq Ft: 2,010
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 255
Upper Sq Ft: 1200
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 06173030050000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 135.4X174.6X178.8X52.7X42.5X137.8
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,985.25
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Middle Or Junior School District: 46
High School District: 46
High School: Elgin High School

Location Information
Township: Hanover
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Irving Park Rd (Rt 19) North on Glen Echo, East on Chestnut St to property.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 06173030050000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Hilltop Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Ellis Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Elgin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Elgin, IL • 60120

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$434,000 – $526,000

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Home values near 1548 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1491 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$405,409
1561 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2360 Sq. Ft.	$437,595

Address	Redfin Estimate
1500 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$442,290
1547 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$426,254

Address	Redfin Estimate
1533 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4015 Sq. Ft.	$616,034
1505 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1346 Sq. Ft.	$455,695

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