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$315,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,300 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
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Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home ideally located in the heart of Elgin, offering a versatile layout, abundant natural light, and comfortable living spaces throughout. The main level features inviting living and dining areas perfect for everyday living or entertaining, while the well-sized bedrooms provide flexibility for guest rooms, home offices, or a growing household. The fully finished basement adds exceptional value, featuring a full bathroom and flexible space ideal for a family room, home gym, media room, guest suite, or private office. A 1.5-car garage provides convenient parking and extra storage, and the backyard offers a great setting to relax, garden, or host summer gatherings. New furnace 2026! Conveniently located near downtown Elgin, Metra train service, shopping, dining, parks, and schools, with quick access to major highways for easy commuting throughout the Chicagoland area. Whether you're a homeowner looking for space and convenience or an investor seeking a strong rental opportunity, this property offers location, functionality, and long-term value.

Full Property Details for 161 S Aldine Ave

General

  • Price: $315,000
  • Taxes: $4,800 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12553128
  • Updated: 2/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, R
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Basement, Wood-Burning Stove
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Generator

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Subdivision: Washington Heights
  • Driving Directions: S to Mclean Blvd. then north of rt 20 to Carr to aldine.

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,300
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 48 x 134
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1955
  • Tax Amount: $4,800
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 615484003
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Schools serving 161 S Aldine Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.2 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.3 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 161 S Aldine Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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2/03/2026
Listed
$315,000
34.04%
MLS
10/06/2023
Sold
$235,000
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Tax History for 161 S Aldine Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,800
5%
$67,979
11%
2023
$4,553
5%
$61,414
10%
2022
$4,335
5%
$55,999
7%
2021
$4,136
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$52,355
5%
2021
$4,136
6%
$49,981
5%
2019
$3,886
13%
$47,610
21%
2017
$3,429
5%
$39,339
8%
2016
$3,252
-8%
$36,496
-12%
2018
$3,521
11%
$41,613
24%
2015
$3,183
-6%
$33,452
1%
2014
$3,396
19%
$33,039
-3%
2013
$2,843
—
$33,911
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161 S Aldine Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12553128) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 161 S Aldine Avenue is currently listed for $315,000 and was received on February 03, 2026. This property is listed by Tracey Larsen Team from our St Charles Office.Want to learn more about 161 S Aldine 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.

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