Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering comfort and convenience. The enclosed front porch welcomes you into the home and provides a cozy space to enjoy year-round. The property features a heated attached garage with A/C, carport, and a long driveway with parking for up to 8 cars. The bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a walk-in shower with handrails, along with a new toilet, sink, and vanity. Throughout the home, new vinyl plank flooring adds a modern look. The freshly painted kitchen features granite countertops, recessed lighting, and LED under- cabinet lighting. The primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings and a French door leading to the back deck. The private fenced backyard offers room to relax and entertain, with an updated deck and a heated workshop in the back-ideal for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. Additional improvements include new siding and gutters in 2023 and a Navien hot water heater installed in 2024. With approximately $60,000 in updates and upgrades, this home offers exceptional value and plenty of desirable features. Located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home puts everything Elgin has to offer within easy reach. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a home in a great location. Schedule your private showing today!
Southwest Elgin, located between Randall Road and the Fox River, is a residential and commercial Elgin neighborhood with curving subdivisions and big-box corridors. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Randall Road and Larkin Avenue junction, where plazas, coffee counters, and everyday errands cluster under constant traffic. Housing leans toward late-20th-century and newer builds—two-story colonials, townhomes, and condo communities—set along wide streets and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalk loops and pocket greens shape a steady, outdoors-between-errands rhythm. Lords Park and the Fox River Trail add a nature-forward counterpoint to the retail strips. Downtown Elgin’s Hemmens Cultural Center and Elgin Public Museum sit nearby for concerts and exhibits.
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Offer insights
207 Second St · $309,000
$316K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $316K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$309,000
Median list price in this area is $445,719. (44% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Five total rooms
Enclosed porch (11 x 5)
Family room with insulated, double-pane windows
Living room with insulated, double-pane windows and screens
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level (17 x 14) with parquet flooring and some wood windows
Second bedroom on main level (10 x 8) with blinds and double-pane windows
Two additional bedrooms (types listed)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on main level (17 x 10)
Laundry & utility
Laundry area located in the garage
Flooring
Parquet in master bedroom
Plank flooring in dining room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 60 x 153
Lot less than 0.25 acre
School bus and commuter bus service available
Home design
Detached single-family home
One-story
Fee simple ownership
Disability access available
Parking
Attached owned garage (1 garage space, 1 total parking space)
Construction
Vinyl siding
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Built before 1978
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Special service area: No
Other
Directions provided: Larkin Ave, south on S Lyle, west on Erie, south on Second Street
Electricity and solar
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elgin, IL • 60123
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Elgin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 207 Second St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $255,000 and $356,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $356K.