SOLD MAR 17, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $149K

$205,739

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,014/mo

•

638

sq ft

215 Second St, Elgin, IL 60123

About this home

Perfect Starter Home or Investment Property - The Charming & Cozy 1-Bedroom Home in Fox River Gardens is nestled in the heart of Fox River Gardens on Elgin's West Side. The front of the property greets you with lush greenery, creating a peaceful and inviting first impression. This single-family home offers comfort and convenience. Within walking distance to local grocery stores, dining spots, and just minutes from the hospital, this home is ideal for those who value easy access to everything they need. The community is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and every convenience is just a short walk away. it's a perfect opportunity to add your personal touch and make it your own. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for a cozy retreat, this home offers endless potential. Property is AS-IS Updates include Outside painted 2022; Driveway Repaved 2020; Toilet 2023; Grab Bars in Bathroom 2022; A Home Warranty is included along with purchase. Buy the home with the confidence of your purchase being protected.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Michael Angelo Herrera • Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva

Bought with Monica Vaccarello • Real People Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12512792

Redfin Estimate

$205,739

$57K since sold in March 2026$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.3% lower than the average sale price ($237K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$230,000
A
2 beds1 bath834 sq ft
278 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$275,300
B
2 beds1 bath876 sq ft
270 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$225,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,002 sq ft
283 S Aldine St, Elgin, IL 60123
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$225,000
D
2 beds1 bath864 sq ft
16 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$182,900
E
1 bed1 bath618 sq ft
229 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$285,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,012 sq ft
121 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

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Market trends in 60123, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.0%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

136

4 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
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Sale history for 215 Second St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 31, 2026

Sold

$149,900

$235/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12512792

Mar 17, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$149,000

$234/sq ft

Feb 12, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Feb 12, 2026

Relisted (Active)

—

Feb 10, 2026

Pending

—

Jan 30, 2026

Price Changed

$149,000

$234/sq ft

Jan 21, 2026

Relisted (Active)

—

Dec 20, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

$150,000

$235/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 2000

Sold

$68,500

$107/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 12, 1991

Sold

$67,500

$106/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 1991

Sold

$50,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,983 (+9.2%)

$12,336 + $29,731

$42,067

2024

$1,815 (+12.4%)

$12,336 + $29,731

$42,067

2023

$1,616 (−10.7%)

$11,362 + $27,384

$38,746

2022

$1,809 (+112.8%)

$10,265 + $24,739

$35,004

2021

$850 (−2.2%)

$9,360 + $22,558

$31,918

2020

$869 (−2.3%)

$8,751 + $21,090

$29,841

2019

$889 (−38.0%)

$7,958 + $19,179

$27,137

2018

$1,436 (+6.3%)

$7,958 + $19,179

$27,137

2017

$1,350 (+33.0%)

$7,497 + $18,068

$25,565

2016

$1,016 (−8.0%)

$7,087 + $17,081

$24,168

2015

$1,104 (−26.6%)

$6,575 + $15,847

$22,422

2013

$1,505 (−33.1%)

$6,110 + $14,724

$20,834

2012

$2,249 (−4.0%)

$6,110 + $14,724

$20,834

2011

$2,343 (−6.7%)

$6,600 + $21,482

$28,082

2010

$2,512 (+2.2%)

$8,177 + $26,617

$34,794

2009

$2,458 (+2.6%)

$8,177 + $26,617

$34,794

2008

$2,396 (+1.7%)

$8,766 + $28,535

$37,301

2007

$2,356

$8,484 + $27,618

$36,102

Tax history for 215 Second St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,983 (+9.2%)

$12,336 + $29,731

$42,067

2024

$1,815 (+12.4%)

$12,336 + $29,731

$42,067

2023

$1,616 (−10.7%)

$11,362 + $27,384

$38,746

2022

$1,809 (+112.8%)

$10,265 + $24,739

$35,004

2021

$850 (−2.2%)

$9,360 + $22,558

$31,918

2020

$869 (−2.3%)

$8,751 + $21,090

$29,841

2019

$889 (−38.0%)

$7,958 + $19,179

$27,137

2018

$1,436 (+6.3%)

$7,958 + $19,179

$27,137

2017

$1,350 (+33.0%)

$7,497 + $18,068

$25,565

2016

$1,016 (−8.0%)

$7,087 + $17,081

$24,168

2015

$1,104 (−26.6%)

$6,575 + $15,847

$22,422

2013

$1,505 (−33.1%)

$6,110 + $14,724

$20,834

2012

$2,249 (−4.0%)

$6,110 + $14,724

$20,834

2011

$2,343 (−6.7%)

$6,600 + $21,482

$28,082

2010

$2,512 (+2.2%)

$8,177 + $26,617

$34,794

2009

$2,458 (+2.6%)

$8,177 + $26,617

$34,794

2008

$2,396 (+1.7%)

$8,766 + $28,535

$37,301

2007

$2,356

$8,484 + $27,618

$36,102

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,840 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kane County

APN

0622101005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Owned

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bath Amenities: Accessible Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Possible: 1

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Window Treatments: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Window Treatments: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
# of Rooms: 3
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments

Equipment
Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding, Combination
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 638

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 638
Model: Cottage
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 638
Total Sq Ft: 638
Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0622101005
Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Lot Information
Dimensions: 151x45
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,815.28
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

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

Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Heading West from Larkin Ave & McLean Ave, then take Left on Lyle (South), Right onto Erie (West), Left onto 2nd Street (South)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0622101005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes

Around this home

Schools

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Abbott Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

Larkin High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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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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

$196,000 – $237,000

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Home values near 215 Second St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 2nd St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$253,779
231 2nd St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$167,494

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 2nd St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$258,851
219 2nd St, Elgin, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$176,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 2nd St, Elgin, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$188,950
207 2nd St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$259,084

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