This cobblestone building has gorgeous curb appeal also located on a tree lined street with walking distance to downtown. On National & Elgin historical registry. 4 unit building has been beautifully updated. Lot of storage in each unit.Unit 2 offers a two story layout and private entrance. Unit 1,3 & 4share common hall entrance with open staircase. Fenced common area yard.Coin laundry in basement. There are 2 boilers and 2 hot water heaters. There are 4 electric meters, owner pays bill for whole building. Sold AS IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
4 spacesParking
Listed by Viji Devarajan• HomeSmart Connect LLC
Bought with Benjamin Ratner• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11478346
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This cobblestone building has gorgeous curb appeal also located on a tree lined street with walking distance to downtown. On National & Elgin historical registry. 4 unit building has been beautifully updated. Lot of storage in each unit.Unit 2 offers a two story layout and private entrance. Unit 1,3 & 4share common hall entrance with open staircase. Fenced common area yard.Coin laundry in basement. There are 2 boilers and 2 hot water heaters. There are 4 electric meters, owner pays bill for whole building. Sold AS IS.
RENT. #1
Jan 13, 2022
Price Changed
$1,385
Public Records
Nov 22, 2021
Sold
$394,667
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11206575
Nov 4, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$390,000
Sep 24, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Sep 1, 2021
Listed (Active)
$399,900
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Own a piece of Elgin's history with this offering of the Historic Gifford House! This Cobblestone building has gorgeous curb appeal as well as being located on a tree lined street within walking distance to downtown. Many updates throughout this 4 flat, including: kitchens, baths and electric. Charming built-ins and lots of storage in each unit. Unit 2 offers a two story layout and a private entrance. Units 1, 3 & 4 share common hall entrance with open staircase. Fenced common area yard. Coin laundry in basement. There are 2 Boilers and 2 hot water heaters. There are 4 electric meters, but currently the owner pays the electric for the whole building. Newer roof on building.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09788733
Dec 15, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$247,500
Nov 18, 2017
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Oct 28, 2017
Listed (New)
$295,000
Public Records
Nov 3, 2011
Sold
$225,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07704519
Oct 3, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2011
Contingent
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07375573
Mar 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$155,500
Jan 19, 2010
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$152,000
Dec 11, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
$185,000
Nov 8, 2009
Listed (New)
$199,900
Public Records
Apr 3, 2007
Sold
$413,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06285217
Jan 12, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jan 5, 2006
Sold
$320,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,043 (+4.0%)
$15,807 + $150,052
$165,859
2024
$11,585 (+4.5%)
$15,807 + $150,052
$165,859
2023
$11,083 (+72.6%)
$14,559 + $138,208
$152,767
2022
$6,422 (−24.2%)
$13,153 + $124,860
$138,013
2021
$8,476 (+2.5%)
$11,993 + $68,064
$80,057
2020
$8,271 (+2.5%)
$11,213 + $83,786
$94,999
2019
$8,069 (+0.3%)
$10,197 + $76,193
$86,390
2018
$8,046 (−4.4%)
$10,197 + $76,193
$86,390
2017
$8,418 (+4.0%)
$9,606 + $71,779
$81,385
2016
$8,098 (+0.3%)
$9,661 + $72,188
$81,849
2015
$8,071 (+12.3%)
$8,963 + $66,971
$75,934
2013
$7,186 (−17.6%)
$8,328 + $62,226
$70,554
2012
$8,726 (+1.3%)
$8,328 + $62,226
$70,554
2011
$8,610 (−4.6%)
$8,996 + $76,378
$85,374
2010
$9,023 (+3.6%)
$11,146 + $91,977
$103,123
2009
$8,710 (+5.8%)
$11,146 + $91,977
$103,123
2008
$8,229 (+8.3%)
$11,949 + $98,603
$110,552
2007
$7,600
$11,565 + $88,439
$100,004
Tax history for 365 Prairie St #363
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,043 (+4.0%)
$15,807 + $150,052
$165,859
2024
$11,585 (+4.5%)
$15,807 + $150,052
$165,859
2023
$11,083 (+72.6%)
$14,559 + $138,208
$152,767
2022
$6,422 (−24.2%)
$13,153 + $124,860
$138,013
2021
$8,476 (+2.5%)
$11,993 + $68,064
$80,057
2020
$8,271 (+2.5%)
$11,213 + $83,786
$94,999
2019
$8,069 (+0.3%)
$10,197 + $76,193
$86,390
2018
$8,046 (−4.4%)
$10,197 + $76,193
$86,390
2017
$8,418 (+4.0%)
$9,606 + $71,779
$81,385
2016
$8,098 (+0.3%)
$9,661 + $72,188
$81,849
2015
$8,071 (+12.3%)
$8,963 + $66,971
$75,934
2013
$7,186 (−17.6%)
$8,328 + $62,226
$70,554
2012
$8,726 (+1.3%)
$8,328 + $62,226
$70,554
2011
$8,610 (−4.6%)
$8,996 + $76,378
$85,374
2010
$9,023 (+3.6%)
$11,146 + $91,977
$103,123
2009
$8,710 (+5.8%)
$11,146 + $91,977
$103,123
2008
$8,229 (+8.3%)
$11,949 + $98,603
$110,552
2007
$7,600
$11,565 + $88,439
$100,004
*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: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 14
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Subdivision Name: O DAVIDSONS HEIRS
Legal Description: O DAVIDSON'S HEIRS SUB OF A PT OF BLK 8 JAMES T GIFFORD'S ADD WLY 35.5 FT LOT 4 & ALL LOT 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,500
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: ELGIN
Acres: 0.1951
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 100
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: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0613376003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Channing Memorial Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Ellis Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Elgin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
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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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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.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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