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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago

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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 for 26 Monroe Ave

General

  • Price: $299,900
  • Taxes: $4,586 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12697411

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • 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
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: MONROE AVE (S OF LARKIN AVE, N OF CHICAGO ST), WEST OF RT 31.

School Information

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

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Farmhouse
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 614302021

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Schools serving 26 Monroe Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL
819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.1 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.2 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.7 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 for 26 Monroe Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,380
6%
$62,730
11%
2023
$4,149
5%
$56,672
10%
2022
$3,961
5%
$51,675
7%
2021
$3,775
—
$48,313
5%
2021
$3,775
7%
$46,122
5%
2019
$3,543
7%
$43,934
11%
2018
$3,324
3%
$39,620
6%
2017
$3,235
6%
$37,455
8%
2016
$3,066
2%
$34,748
9%
2015
$2,998
-24%
$31,850
1%
2014
$3,951
48%
$31,457
-3%
2013
$2,678
—
$32,287
—
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26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12697411) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 26 Monroe Avenue is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on July 07, 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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