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Property Description
Vintage Foursquare home in the Elgin Historic District. Lots of original details throughout, such as hardwood floors, windows, built-in cabinets, beveled leaded glass, trim and doors. There are three bedrooms upstairs with a newer full bath, complete with a remote controlled bidet. There are two parlors, a separate dining room, a powder room and a bigger kitchen on the first floor, with a stove and refrigerator that is two years old. A full basement has a laundry room with a new high end washer and dryer, and workrooms. The HVAC is six years old and is a high efficiency unit. The water heater is also six years old. Newer plumbing and electric, including a new 200 amp breaker box. A one car garage and a smaller backyard has the potential to be a patio/garden oasis. Being in the Historic District makes a homeowner eligible for city and neighborhood grant money to improve exterior items.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 144 Hill Ave
General
- Sold For: $285,000
- Taxes: $5,117 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12493730
- Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: From the intersection of Chicago and Liberty, go west on Chicago to Hill, north to house
School Information
- School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,644
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1906
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: CLASSIC AMERICAN 4 SQUARE
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.215
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 188 x 49 x 196
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1906
- Tax Amount: $5,117.26
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 613253013
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Schools
Schools serving 144 Hill Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School 510 Franklin Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60120 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Ellis Middle School 225 South Liberty Street, Elgin, IL 60120 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 144 Hill Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Sold
$285,000
-4.68%
MLS
10/11/2025
Listed
$299,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
144 Hill Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12493730) is a Single Family property that was sold at $285,000 on January 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 144 Hill 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.

