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Property Description
Welcome Home! This property in Sunset Park. Offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an attached 1-car garage, and a full basement. Recent updates include Hot Water Heather (2024), HVAC (2021), and Roof (2015). Large fenced yard, attached garage, hardwood floors on the main level, finished basement, and more! Quick closing possible. The house and Shed are being sold as-is. Schedule a showing and see all that this property has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 490 S Alfred Ave
General
- Sold For: $280,000
- Taxes: $5,217 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12505981
- Added to Site: 157 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Security Cameras
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Subdivision: Sunset Park
- Driving Directions: McClean N of 20 to Erie E to Edison S to Miller Ave to S Alfred Ave
School Information
- School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- Elementary School: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
- Middle School: Abbott 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
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,320
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 111 x 111 x 98 x 41
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $5,217.12
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 622278026
Listed by Netgar Investments, Inc
Sold by AIR Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 490 S Alfred Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harriet Gifford Elementary School 240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 490 S Alfred Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Sold
$280,000
0.04%
MLS
12/04/2025
Price Reduced
$279,900
-1.76%
MLS
10/28/2025
Listed
$284,900
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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.
490 S Alfred Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12505981) is a Single Family property that was sold at $280,000 on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 490 S Alfred 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.

