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Property Description
Perched high on the bluff along the Fox River near downtown Elgin sits this 4-bedroom Queen Anne-style home that delivers move-in condition with room to make it your own. Light and bright throughout with 9-foot ceilings, tall windows, fresh paint in neutral colors and bamboo and laminate flooring. Interior and exterior wood molding embraces the home's character. The updated kitchen offers plentiful cabinet space, butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash and plenty of room for a dinette. The main level offers separate living and dining rooms, a first-floor bedroom or office, and convenient half bath. Original hardwood floors under the laminate in most rooms. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms, two with walk-in closets and a loft space at the top offers the perfect flex room. The clean, dry basement includes laundry machine and connects to the backyard. The mechanicals are in great shape with newer furnace, A/C, and water heater, energy-efficient vinyl windows throughout, and a 2025 sewer scope that came back clean and clear to the street. The deep lot with extended side driveway gives you extra parking and a real canvas for outdoor entertaining. Parks, schools, the Fox River, downtown Elgin, and Metra access are all close by. Sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 447 Ashland Ave
General
- Price: $280,000
- Taxes: $4,951 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12622793
- Updated: 5/14/2026
- Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, High Ceilings
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: From Rt 31, east on Harding, south on Ashland.
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: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,648
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1909
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 42 x 132
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1909
- Tax Amount: $4,951.38
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 624156004
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Schools
Schools serving 447 Ashland Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lowrie Elementary School 264 Oak Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 1.3 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 447 Ashland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/16/2026
Listed
$280,000
17.65%
MLS
3/28/2025
Sold
$238,000
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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 447 Ashland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,714
5%
$66,908
11%
2023
$4,471
5%
$60,447
10%
2022
$4,259
5%
$55,118
7%
2021
$4,062
—
$51,531
5%
2021
$4,062
6%
$49,194
5%
2019
$3,816
4%
$46,860
12%
2017
$3,675
5%
$41,733
8%
2016
$3,489
-7%
$38,717
-12%
2018
$3,771
-8%
$44,145
24%
2015
$4,115
-7%
$35,488
1%
2014
$4,402
20%
$35,050
-3%
2013
$3,664
—
$35,975
—
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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447 Ashland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12622793) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 447 Ashland Avenue is currently listed for $280,000 and was received on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 447 Ashland 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.

