Google street view image for 856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120

Off market aug 2002 for $71K

$226,968

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $566/mo

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1 ba

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567

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856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120

About this home

856 May St is a 567 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 23, 2002 for $71,000. Based on Redfin's Elgin data, we estimate the home's value is $226,968.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$400Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$226,968

$156K since sold in August 2002$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 22.6% lower than the average sale price ($293K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$326,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,029 sq ft
844 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$337,500
B
3 beds1 bath1,188 sq ft
513 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$245,000
C
2 beds1 bath716 sq ft
1061 Houston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$277,500
D
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
689 Bent St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$280,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,079 sq ft
832 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL 60120

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$197,914

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$1,334/mo

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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

100.8%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

111

14 MoM

New listings for sale

$399,000
3 beds2 baths2,275 sq ft
515 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
3D WALKTHROUGH
$335,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
152 Dawson Dr #19, Elgin, IL 60120
$379,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,555 sq ft
231 Briarwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
$450,000
4 beds3 baths2,456 sq ft
465 N Shady Oaks Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
$329,900
3 beds2 baths1,077 sq ft
1007 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
$219,900
2 beds1 bath858 sq ft
461 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
$160,000
2 beds1 bath872 sq ft
774 Terrace Ct Unit R, Elgin, IL 60120
$349,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
157 River Walk Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
$250,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
730 Ripple Brook Ln, Elgin, IL 60120
$215,000
2 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
1011 Sommerset Ct Unit C, Elgin, IL 60120
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Sale history for 856 May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,515 (+3.6%)

$9,992 + $9,008

$19,000

2022

$4,358 (+241.1%)

$7,598 + $11,401

$18,999

2021

$1,278 (−5.2%)

$5,224 + $1,814

$7,038

2020

$1,348 (−1.8%)

$5,224 + $1,814

$7,038

2019

$1,373 (−33.3%)

$5,224 + $2,684

$7,908

2018

$2,057 (−0.7%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2017

$2,071 (−7.1%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2016

$2,229 (+12.3%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2015

$1,985 (+2.3%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2014

$1,941 (+4.5%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2013

$1,857 (−33.8%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2012

$2,804 (+2.1%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2011

$2,747 (+3.6%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2010

$2,651 (+20.5%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2009

$2,199 (+4.5%)

$2,374 + $12,019

$14,393

2008

$2,105 (+3.2%)

$3,799 + $11,678

$15,477

2007

$2,040

$9,118 + $6,360

$15,478

Tax history for 856 May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,515 (+3.6%)

$9,992 + $9,008

$19,000

2022

$4,358 (+241.1%)

$7,598 + $11,401

$18,999

2021

$1,278 (−5.2%)

$5,224 + $1,814

$7,038

2020

$1,348 (−1.8%)

$5,224 + $1,814

$7,038

2019

$1,373 (−33.3%)

$5,224 + $2,684

$7,908

2018

$2,057 (−0.7%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2017

$2,071 (−7.1%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2016

$2,229 (+12.3%)

$4,749 + $4,742

$9,491

2015

$1,985 (+2.3%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2014

$1,941 (+4.5%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2013

$1,857 (−33.8%)

$4,274 + $4,000

$8,274

2012

$2,804 (+2.1%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2011

$2,747 (+3.6%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2010

$2,651 (+20.5%)

$5,224 + $6,629

$11,853

2009

$2,199 (+4.5%)

$2,374 + $12,019

$14,393

2008

$2,105 (+3.2%)

$3,799 + $11,678

$15,477

2007

$2,040

$9,118 + $6,360

$15,478

*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: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BLUFF
Living Sq. Ft: 567
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L7 XW77FT B3 BLUFF CITY ADDT TO ELG IN SUBD S19 XN150FT T41N R9

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,997
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.4361
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 567
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 06191130530000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Huff Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Ellis Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Elgin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 101° 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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Estimated sale price

$216,000 – $262,000

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Home values near 856 May St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
814 May St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$232,909
850 May St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$251,495

Address	Redfin Estimate
823 May St, Elgin, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1030 Sq. Ft.	$310,892
624 Edgebrook Ter, Elgin, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1210 Sq. Ft.	$274,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
820 May St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1424 Sq. Ft.	$312,008
520 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$274,033

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