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Property Description
Beautifully renovated home, perfect for first-time buyers! This property features numerous recent upgrades, including a high-efficiency 75-gallon water heater (2023), new furnace (2024), and brand-new AC (2025). The exterior has been extensively updated with new windows, doors, and siding (2025), along with a newer roof and gutters (2023), offering durability and peace of mind. Inside, the home showcases stainless steel appliances, durable laminate flooring, and a modern kitchen with marble countertops and marble backsplash. The bathroom features a sleek marble vanity. Additional improvements include Samsung washer and dryer (2024), newer plumbing, an insulated basement, security camera system, a storage shed, and an upgraded 100 AMP electrical panel (2025). All systems and appliances are high-efficiency, helping reduce utility costs. A beautifully renovated home offering comfort, efficiency, and modern finishes-an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 268 N Gifford St
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $3,606 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12552351
- Updated: 1/21/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Yes
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Dundee to Park to Gifford to Home
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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 75
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,606.64
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 613131021
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Schools
Schools serving 268 N Gifford St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School 510 Franklin Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60120 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Larsen Middle School 665 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 268 N Gifford St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/21/2026
Listed
$265,000
145.37%
MLS
10/25/2023
Sold
$108,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 268 N Gifford St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,607
4%
$45,067
11%
2023
$3,471
8%
$40,715
10%
2022
$3,219
4%
$37,125
7%
2021
$3,097
—
$34,709
9%
2021
$3,097
9%
$31,899
5%
2019
$2,838
16%
$30,385
23%
2018
$2,443
2%
$24,612
6%
2017
$2,393
4%
$23,267
8%
2016
$2,302
—
$21,586
9%
2015
$2,294
-7%
$19,786
1%
2014
$2,454
20%
$19,542
-3%
2013
$2,043
—
$20,057
—
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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268 N Gifford Street, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12552351) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 268 N Gifford Street is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on January 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 268 N Gifford 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.

