Investors or in-law situation. .. this is the home for you!! 2-unit on the west side of Elgin has full basement, garage, wrap-around porch, and much of the original woodwork and trim. Bank owned and currently empty, but will be an instant money maker for the right investor or perfect in-law arrangement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
1 spaceParking
Listed by John Wright• Weichert, Realtors-Kingsland Properties
Bought with Raul Camacho• Rayma Realty Inc.
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07159158
Redfin Estimate
$203,959
$1,959 since sold in March 2022$17K since August
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This home's estimate is 21.8% lower than the average sale price ($261K) of 6 comparable homes.
Investors or in-law situation. .. this is the home for you!! 2-unit on the west side of Elgin has full basement, garage, wrap-around porch, and much of the original woodwork and trim. Bank owned and currently empty, but will be an instant money maker for the right investor or perfect in-law arrangement.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06808204
Dec 23, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2008
Price Changed
*
Nov 17, 2008
Relisted
—
Feb 22, 2008
Listed
—
Public Records
Jun 27, 2005
Sold
$230,000
Public Records
May 16, 1990
Sold
$117,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,927 (+4.4%)
$18,471 + $67,216
$85,687
2024
$5,676 (+5.2%)
$18,471 + $67,216
$85,687
2023
$5,396 (+14.4%)
$17,013 + $61,910
$78,923
2022
$4,715 (+4.8%)
$15,370 + $55,931
$71,301
2021
$4,501 (+3.1%)
$14,015 + $46,363
$60,378
2020
$4,368 (+3.2%)
$13,103 + $43,346
$56,449
2019
$4,234 (+1.1%)
$11,916 + $39,417
$51,333
2018
$4,188 (+2.5%)
$11,916 + $39,417
$51,333
2017
$4,085 (+5.2%)
$11,226 + $37,133
$48,359
2016
$3,884 (+1.9%)
$10,613 + $35,104
$45,717
2015
$3,812 (+12.0%)
$9,846 + $32,567
$42,413
2013
$3,403 (−21.4%)
$9,149 + $30,260
$39,409
2012
$4,327 (−18.3%)
$9,149 + $30,260
$39,409
2011
$5,294 (−5.5%)
$9,882 + $38,453
$48,335
2010
$5,604 (+3.0%)
$12,243 + $57,799
$70,042
2009
$5,443 (+4.5%)
$12,243 + $57,799
$70,042
2008
$5,210 (+1.3%)
$13,125 + $61,963
$75,088
2007
$5,143
$12,703 + $59,972
$72,675
Tax history for 229 Perry St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,927 (+4.4%)
$18,471 + $67,216
$85,687
2024
$5,676 (+5.2%)
$18,471 + $67,216
$85,687
2023
$5,396 (+14.4%)
$17,013 + $61,910
$78,923
2022
$4,715 (+4.8%)
$15,370 + $55,931
$71,301
2021
$4,501 (+3.1%)
$14,015 + $46,363
$60,378
2020
$4,368 (+3.2%)
$13,103 + $43,346
$56,449
2019
$4,234 (+1.1%)
$11,916 + $39,417
$51,333
2018
$4,188 (+2.5%)
$11,916 + $39,417
$51,333
2017
$4,085 (+5.2%)
$11,226 + $37,133
$48,359
2016
$3,884 (+1.9%)
$10,613 + $35,104
$45,717
2015
$3,812 (+12.0%)
$9,846 + $32,567
$42,413
2013
$3,403 (−21.4%)
$9,149 + $30,260
$39,409
2012
$4,327 (−18.3%)
$9,149 + $30,260
$39,409
2011
$5,294 (−5.5%)
$9,882 + $38,453
$48,335
2010
$5,604 (+3.0%)
$12,243 + $57,799
$70,042
2009
$5,443 (+4.5%)
$12,243 + $57,799
$70,042
2008
$5,210 (+1.3%)
$13,125 + $61,963
$75,088
2007
$5,143
$12,703 + $59,972
$72,675
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Marble
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LORDS ADD 02
Legal Description: LORD'S 2ND ADDN LOT 2 BLOCK 4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: ELGIN
Acres: 0.25
Depth Footage: 149
Front Footage: 59
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 6 OR LESS UNITS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0614458010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lowrie Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Abbott Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Larkin High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
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
$194,000 – $235,000
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