Welcome to 311 Locust St in Elgin! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for its new owner. The home offers a functional floor plan with a comfortable living area, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Fresh paint throughout gives the interior a clean, bright feel and provides a great starting point for the next owner to make the home their own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, and everyday amenities, this property is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking to add to their portfolio. Potential attic conversation for additional living space! Schedule your showing today! Broker owned.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lowrie Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Abbott Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Larkin High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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About Near West
Elgin
Near West Elgin, located between the Fox River and Randall Road, is a historic and residential Elgin neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and river-adjacent parkland. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gail Borden Public Library and the nearby riverfront, where civic buildings, cafes, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward early-20th-century houses and classic Midwestern streetscapes, with pockets of newer infill. The Fox River Trail and adjacent green space shape daily routines with long, linear views and frequent foot and bike traffic. Downtown Elgin’s arts-and-events calendar sits close enough to register in the streetscape without changing the quieter side-street feel. Community pillars include the Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin Public Museum, and Elgin Symphony Orchestra venues.
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Market insights
311 Locust St · $249,900
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$249,900
Median sale price in this area is $421,228. (69% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full unfinished basement
Full unfinished attic
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Home design
Detached single-family home
One story
Parking
Detached garage
1 garage space
Construction
100+ years old
Aluminum, vinyl, and steel siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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