270 S Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1

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$275,300

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
876 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Swing Away On This Cute Front Porch -Beautiful Hickory Scraped Hardwood Floors - Updated Kitchen With Butcher Block Counter - Stainless Appliances - Island Counter and Stools - Updated Bath - 2 Bedrooms - Basement Has Bonus Room For Office/Den and Lots Of Storage Room - Laundry Area and Exterior Access - Fenced Yard With Patio Area - and Plenty Of Room For A Garden /Pool - and The Little Ones To Play - Newer Windows - Furnace - Long Driveway For Parking Off Street - Move Right In!!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 270 S Melrose Ave

General

Sold For: $275,300
Taxes: $4,183 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12653129
Added to Site: 95 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Pantry
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Garage

Location

Area: Elgin
County: Kane
Driving Directions: NORTH OF RT 20 BYPASS TO LILLIAN EAST TO SOUTH MELROSE TO HOME

School Information

School District: 46
Midd School District: 46

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: Bungalow
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
Square Feet: 876
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1930
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

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

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1930
Tax Amount: $4,183.1
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 622207016

Listed by Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire
Sold by Prenton Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 270 S Melrose Ave

School District:School District U-46

Name	Grades	Distance
Harriet Gifford Elementary School 240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123	K-6	0.1 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123	7-8	0.5 mi
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123	9-12	0.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 270 S Melrose Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/30/2026

Sold

$275,300

5.88%

MLS

5/22/2026

Listed

$260,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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