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Property Description
Welcome to 44 Monroe Street - a charming and beautifully updated Elgin home offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and an additional bonus room. Step inside to stunning hardwood floors and a grand staircase that creates an immediate sense of character and warmth. To the left, an inviting informal living room flows seamlessly into the formal living room, providing flexible space for relaxing or entertaining. The open layout continues into the dining room, creating an airy, connected feel throughout the main level! The renovated kitchen features newer flooring and countertops, offering both style and functionality with room to personalize! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a full laundry room, and a spacious main bathroom. A unique bonus room on this level adds versatility-perfect for storage, a future office, or a potential fourth bedroom with the right conversion. Additional highlights include an unfinished basement ideal for storage or future expansion and a detached garage for added convenience! With its blend of original charm and thoughtful updates, this home is ready for its next chapter. Don't miss the chance to make 44 Monroe Street your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 44 Monroe St
General
- Price: $309,900
- Taxes: $6,715 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12530361
- Updated: 1/4/2026
- Added to Site: 34 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Subdivision: Crighton Park
- Driving Directions: McLean 2 Larkin E2 Monroe S2 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: American 4-Sq.
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Model: AMERICAN 4 SQ
- Construction: Slate
- Exterior Const.: Slate
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,720
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1913
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: AMERICAN 4 SQ
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 76 x 131
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1913
- Tax Amount: $6,715.66
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 614302016
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Schools
Schools serving 44 Monroe St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL 819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.2 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 |
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 44 Monroe St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/29/2025
Price Reduced
$309,900
-3.13%
MLS
12/12/2025
Listed
$319,900
63.21%
MLS
4/17/2020
Sold
$196,000
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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 44 Monroe St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,716
5%
$91,916
11%
2023
$6,397
6%
$83,039
10%
2022
$6,045
5%
$75,717
7%
2021
$5,780
—
$70,790
5%
2021
$5,780
6%
$67,580
5%
2019
$5,452
11%
$64,375
19%
2017
$4,929
5%
$53,919
8%
2016
$4,695
2%
$50,022
9%
2015
$4,621
-9%
$45,850
-20%
2018
$5,056
-11%
$57,036
26%
2014
$5,687
20%
$45,284
-3%
2013
$4,734
—
$46,479
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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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44 Monroe Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12530361) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 44 Monroe Street is currently listed for $309,900 and was received on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 44 Monroe 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.

