26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1

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$289,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,200 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 3 days ago

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Property Description

Opportunity knocks! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in an established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying a convenient location close to everything. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, Randall Road shopping and dining, I-90, and only about 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport, the location is hard to beat. A huge front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck and fenced backyard. Additional features include a basement offering great storage or future finishing possibilities, a two-car garage, and dual furnace and air conditioning systems. This home is ready for your decorating ideas and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, space, and a highly convenient location. With solid bones, desirable features, and easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining, this is a property with tremendous potential.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 26 Monroe Ave

General

Sold For: $289,000
Taxes: $4,586 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12697411

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Granite Counters
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Elgin
County: Kane
Driving Directions: MONROE AVE (S OF LARKIN AVE, N OF CHICAGO ST), WEST OF RT 31.

School Information

School District: 46
Midd School District: 46
Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
Middle School: Kimball Middle School
High School: Larkin High School
Private School: Larkin High School

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: Farmhouse
Construction: Cedar
Exterior Const.: Cedar
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Square Feet: 1,200
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1900
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.152
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1900
Tax Amount: $4,586
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 614302021

Listed by Premier Living Properties
Sold by Epic Real Estate Group

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Schools

Schools serving 26 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	0.1 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123	7-8	0.2 mi
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123	9-12	0.7 mi

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26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12697411) is a Single Family property that was sold at $289,000 on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 26 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.

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