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Property Description
Great opportunity for investors, rehabbers or buyers interested in transforming this vintage charmer into someplace special! Main floor features 10' ceilings, some hardwoods, bedroom and full bath. Original front and back staircases lead to 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Walkout basement has full bath, laundry area, bonus room and storage areas. House needs works - solid "cake layers in need of new frosting & sprinkles!". Furnace - '24; 2nd floor bath remodeled in '24. Walking distance to train and bus stations. Being sold strictly "AS-IS"
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 Perry St
General
- Price: $224,900
- Taxes: $6,631 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12714239
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: ROUTE 31 TO WALNUT W TO PERRY N TO PROPERTY
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
- Elementary School: Lowrie Elementary School
- Middle School: Abbott Middle School
- High School: Larkin High School
- Private School: Larkin High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,637
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1890
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 66 x 149
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1890
- Tax Amount: $6,631
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 614458005
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Schools
Schools serving 205 Perry St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lowrie Elementary School 264 Oak Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 205 Perry St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,631
—
$86,922
9%
2025
$6,631
8%
$80,061
11%
2023
$6,166
8%
$72,329
10%
2022
$5,719
4%
$65,951
7%
2021
$5,501
—
$61,659
5%
2021
$5,501
5%
$58,863
5%
2019
$5,237
13%
$56,071
24%
2017
$4,644
4%
$45,148
8%
2016
$4,467
-5%
$41,885
-12%
2018
$4,722
6%
$47,758
24%
2015
$4,452
-7%
$38,391
1%
2014
$4,762
20%
$37,917
-3%
2013
$3,964
—
$38,917
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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205 Perry Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12714239) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 205 Perry Street is currently listed for $224,900 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 Perry Street? 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.

