Great location, less than 5min from downtown Elgin, the metra, all the cafes/restaurant and the beautiful River. Look no more cozy two bedroom house, perfect for a small family, Plus a basement office and a second full bath in the basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
4,443 sq ftLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Juan Navarro• American International Realty Corp.
Short Sale. Sold AS-IS. Investor friendly property, bring all your wonderful ideas! Great location, less than 5min from downtown Elgin, the metra, all the cafes/restaurant and the beautiful River. Basement has 2 extra unfinished rooms to build extra bedrooms and plumbing set up to build another bathroom.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10482671
Apr 15, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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Mar 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 30, 2020
Price Changed
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Jan 29, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Oct 23, 2019
Contingent
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Oct 15, 2019
Price Changed
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Sep 30, 2019
Price Changed
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Sep 11, 2019
Price Changed
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Aug 21, 2019
Price Changed
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Aug 12, 2019
Listed (New)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,525 (+5.1%)
$9,848 + $44,354
$54,202
2024
$3,355 (+6.1%)
$9,848 + $44,354
$54,202
2023
$3,163 (+3.8%)
$9,071 + $40,853
$49,924
2022
$3,046 (+24.4%)
$8,195 + $36,908
$45,103
2021
$2,449 (+10.6%)
$7,472 + $33,654
$41,126
2020
$2,214 (+4.9%)
$6,986 + $31,464
$38,450
2019
$2,111 (+23.8%)
$6,353 + $27,250
$33,603
2018
$1,706 (+5.6%)
$6,353 + $27,250
$33,603
2017
$1,616 (+9.9%)
$5,985 + $22,267
$28,252
2016
$1,469 (+8.2%)
$5,658 + $21,050
$26,708
2015
$1,358 (−12.4%)
$5,249 + $19,529
$24,778
2013
$1,550 (−29.8%)
$4,877 + $21,347
$26,224
2012
$2,207
$4,877 + $21,347
$26,224
2011
$2,209 (−8.3%)
$5,268 + $26,330
$31,598
2010
$2,408 (+1.1%)
$6,527 + $30,994
$37,521
2009
$2,381 (−0.7%)
$6,527 + $30,994
$37,521
2008
$2,398 (+2.0%)
$6,997 + $33,227
$40,224
2007
$2,351
$6,772 + $32,159
$38,931
Tax history for 266 Watch St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,525 (+5.1%)
$9,848 + $44,354
$54,202
2024
$3,355 (+6.1%)
$9,848 + $44,354
$54,202
2023
$3,163 (+3.8%)
$9,071 + $40,853
$49,924
2022
$3,046 (+24.4%)
$8,195 + $36,908
$45,103
2021
$2,449 (+10.6%)
$7,472 + $33,654
$41,126
2020
$2,214 (+4.9%)
$6,986 + $31,464
$38,450
2019
$2,111 (+23.8%)
$6,353 + $27,250
$33,603
2018
$1,706 (+5.6%)
$6,353 + $27,250
$33,603
2017
$1,616 (+9.9%)
$5,985 + $22,267
$28,252
2016
$1,469 (+8.2%)
$5,658 + $21,050
$26,708
2015
$1,358 (−12.4%)
$5,249 + $19,529
$24,778
2013
$1,550 (−29.8%)
$4,877 + $21,347
$26,224
2012
$2,207
$4,877 + $21,347
$26,224
2011
$2,209 (−8.3%)
$5,268 + $26,330
$31,598
2010
$2,408 (+1.1%)
$6,527 + $30,994
$37,521
2009
$2,381 (−0.7%)
$6,527 + $30,994
$37,521
2008
$2,398 (+2.0%)
$6,997 + $33,227
$40,224
2007
$2,351
$6,772 + $32,159
$38,931
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,221 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0624127005
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 1 x 1
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Flooring: Vinyl
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0624127005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 1121
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,449
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
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
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Dundee Ave to Villa St, left on St Charles, right on Watch St to home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,221 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0624127005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Channing Memorial Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
South Elgin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
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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
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 • 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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3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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