Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$275,000
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Property Description
Amazing opportunity to own a piece of history and in such great shape! Historical touches meet modern design. Upon entry architectural details will be noticed from the entry room decor, gallery crown molding, gorgeous pocket doors LR to DR, stenciled wall art, & coffered ceilings. Amazing built-ins & antique lighting. Original hardwood floors & double pane windows are in amazing condition! Custom vaulted ceiling from modernized kitchen to upstairs finished attic. Decorative brick column follows you up the stairs as well. Kitchen boasts 42" maple cabinets, granite ctops, a pro-style cooking stove & hood, SS appliances, copper sink & ceramic floor. Attic could be 3rd bedroom. Huge storage room. Kitchen access to paver brick patio and full 7' high basement w/more serious storage & an exterior access. Dry and solid basement homes a tankless water heater, 200 amp updated electric service, laundry area potential 2nd bathroom plumbing. Brand new cedar shake roof 2024. Custom brick paver patio w/ granite bar ready for entertaining. Unique opportunity at this entry home owner price, expect this one to go fast.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 121 Monroe Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $5,061 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12597559
- Updated: 3/29/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Historical District
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Near corner of Monroe just south of Larkin & Highland Ave intersection
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
- High School: Larkin High School
- Private School: Larkin High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Electric, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shake
- Windows: Screens, Wood Frames
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s), Pocket Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1913
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53.2 x 65.3 x 45.5 x 66
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1913
- Tax Amount: $5,061
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 614162016
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Schools
Schools serving 121 Monroe Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL 819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 121 Monroe Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 121 Monroe Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,061
5%
$71,244
11%
2023
$4,805
5%
$64,364
10%
2022
$4,569
5%
$58,689
7%
2021
$4,360
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$54,870
5%
2021
$4,360
6%
$52,382
5%
2019
$4,100
7%
$49,897
14%
2017
$3,848
5%
$43,701
8%
2016
$3,655
12%
$40,542
9%
2015
$3,256
-6%
$37,160
1%
2014
$3,474
-13%
$36,701
-21%
2018
$3,977
37%
$46,227
24%
2013
$2,908
—
$37,419
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121 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12597559) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 121 Monroe Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 121 Monroe Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.