OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2021 for $215K

$297,949

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,767/mo

•

1,574

sq ft

492 Laurel St, Elgin, IL 60120

About this home

Totally updated home with great curb appeal in Elgin. Excellent curb appeal with raised garden beds, front porch, rounded living room, and detached garage. Huge, updated kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large island with eating space. Bathroom is updated and features built-ins. Tons of potential with completely unfinished 2nd floor with high ceilings that could easily double the square footage of home. Architecturally unique living room with tons of windows. Family room with fireplace with gas logs. 2 main floor bedrooms plus additional room that could be 3rd bedroom or office. Oversized windows bring in ample natural light throughout home. Finished basement with exterior access features large 2nd family room, bonus room (could be another office), workshop area, and plenty of room for laundry. Charming covered front porch for enjoying warmer weather. New hot water heater. All appliances stay with home. Perfect home for gardener - Yard includes thornless blackberries, two plum trees, gooseberries, onions, garlic chives, and heirloom tomatoes that grow every year. This is the perfect combination of modern amenities with historic character.

Single-familyProperty Type

1872Year Built

7,840 sq ftLot Size

$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Cody Salter • Great Western Properties

Bought with Christopher Davis • Inspire Realty Group LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10970684

Redfin Estimate

$297,949

$83K since sold in February 2021$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.9% higher than the average sale price ($266K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$300,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
468 North St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$269,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
286 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$255,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,230 sq ft
463 North St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$260,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
501 Raymond St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$260,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,788 sq ft
217 Henry St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$253,000
F
2 beds1 bath924 sq ft
115 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120

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Market trends in 60120, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$323K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

1 days MoM

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13 MoM

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$250,000
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Sale history for 492 Laurel St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 5, 2021

Sold

$208,333

$132/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10970684

Feb 26, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$215,000

$137/sq ft

Jan 17, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Jan 14, 2021

Listed (New)

$200,000

$127/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 20, 2015

Sold

$150,000

$95/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08771275

Mar 6, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$149,900

$95/sq ft

Feb 9, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 29, 2015

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 24, 2015

Pending

—

Jan 6, 2015

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Nov 12, 2014

Contingent

—

Nov 7, 2014

Listed (New)

$149,900

$95/sq ft

+17

Extremely well kept prop. that is like new. Brand new kitchen, newer bath, newer roof, newer furnace. The main floor has all 10-ft. soaring ceiling heights, and a gas fireplace. The kitchen includes granite, maple cabs, and S.S appliances. Upstairs offers dbl. the living space if finished. The bsmt. is a walk-out w/ an extra bedroom, tool-bench, & dbl. washtub. Lot is professionally landscaped w/ a new fence

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08718562

Oct 3, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$85,000

$54/sq ft

Sep 19, 2014

Contingent

—

Sep 4, 2014

Listed (New)

$85,900

$55/sq ft

+17

HB DUE MON 9/15 AT 10AM. Charming Home on Oversized 1/3+ Acre Fenced Lot w/Full Bsmt. 3 Bed 1 Bath. Tall 9.5' Ceilings on 1st Floor. Walk Up Attic. Wood Lam Floors in LR, DR, and Bedrooms. Eat In Kit w/Table Space. FP in LR. Ceiling Fans Throughout. Full Partially Fin Bsmt. 1 Car Garage. Central AC & Heat. Fenced Yard. Bank Owned Foreclosure, Can Close Quick. Sold As-Is: No Bank Repairs or Credits

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,582 (+4.7%)

$15,770 + $67,397

$83,167

2024

$5,330 (+2.2%)

$15,770 + $67,397

$83,167

2023

$5,217 (+5.4%)

$14,525 + $62,077

$76,602

2022

$4,951 (+4.7%)

$13,122 + $56,082

$69,204

2021

$4,728 (+7.7%)

$11,965 + $51,137

$63,102

2020

$4,391 (+3.2%)

$11,186 + $47,809

$58,995

2019

$4,257 (+16.7%)

$10,172 + $41,406

$51,578

2018

$3,648 (+2.6%)

$10,172 + $41,406

$51,578

2017

$3,554 (+5.4%)

$9,583 + $33,311

$42,894

2016

$3,372 (−15.7%)

$9,059 + $31,491

$40,550

2015

$3,998 (+36.6%)

$8,404 + $29,215

$37,619

2013

$2,927 (−13.0%)

$7,809 + $31,935

$39,744

2012

$3,366 (−14.9%)

$7,809 + $31,935

$39,744

2011

$3,957 (−6.7%)

$8,435 + $34,494

$42,929

2010

$4,240 (+2.2%)

$10,450 + $48,005

$58,455

2009

$4,149 (+2.1%)

$10,450 + $48,005

$58,455

2008

$4,063 (−3.9%)

$11,203 + $51,463

$62,666

2007

$4,230

$10,843 + $49,809

$60,652

Tax history for 492 Laurel St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,582 (+4.7%)

$15,770 + $67,397

$83,167

2024

$5,330 (+2.2%)

$15,770 + $67,397

$83,167

2023

$5,217 (+5.4%)

$14,525 + $62,077

$76,602

2022

$4,951 (+4.7%)

$13,122 + $56,082

$69,204

2021

$4,728 (+7.7%)

$11,965 + $51,137

$63,102

2020

$4,391 (+3.2%)

$11,186 + $47,809

$58,995

2019

$4,257 (+16.7%)

$10,172 + $41,406

$51,578

2018

$3,648 (+2.6%)

$10,172 + $41,406

$51,578

2017

$3,554 (+5.4%)

$9,583 + $33,311

$42,894

2016

$3,372 (−15.7%)

$9,059 + $31,491

$40,550

2015

$3,998 (+36.6%)

$8,404 + $29,215

$37,619

2013

$2,927 (−13.0%)

$7,809 + $31,935

$39,744

2012

$3,366 (−14.9%)

$7,809 + $31,935

$39,744

2011

$3,957 (−6.7%)

$8,435 + $34,494

$42,929

2010

$4,240 (+2.2%)

$10,450 + $48,005

$58,455

2009

$4,149 (+2.1%)

$10,450 + $48,005

$58,455

2008

$4,063 (−3.9%)

$11,203 + $51,463

$62,666

2007

$4,230

$10,843 + $49,809

$60,652

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kane County

APN

0613403022

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X9
On Main Level

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X11
On Main Level

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Size: 16X13
On Main Level

Family Room Information
Size: 15X13
On Main Level

Kitchen Information
Size: 16X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island
On Main Level

Additional Rooms Information
Mud Room, Recreation Room, Family Room - Down, Foyer
Full Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement
Full Attic, Interior Stair to Attic, Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #2 Information
Mud Room
Size: 13X5
On Main Level

Additional Room #3 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 20X12
In Basement

Additional Room #4 Information
Family Room - Down
Size: 16X12
In Basement

Additional Room #5 Information
Foyer
Size: 11X5
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Aluminum Siding
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Porch, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 66X116
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 0613403022

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $4,256.84
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Junior High District: 46
High School District: 46

Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Route 25 to Laurel and then west to home.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0613403022

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 5000

Around this home

Schools

Channing Memorial Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Ellis Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Elgin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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Historical weather

Elgin, IL • 60120

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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

$284,000 – $343,000

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Home values near 492 Laurel St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
495 Laurel Street, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$325,758
470 Laurel Street, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1025 Sq. Ft.	$263,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
493 Laurel Street, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$294,779
496 Laurel Street, Elgin, IL 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$407,081

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 Laurel Street #83, Elgin, IL 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$439,175
484 Laurel Street, Elgin, IL 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$297,553

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