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$182,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 546 Sq. Ft.
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Small in size, but BIG on charm! An efficient floor plan blends charm and function and features classic upgrades like hardwood floors, shiplap, wainscoting, reclaimed wood shelves, newer windows, etc. Enclosed porch with vintage windows and built-in storage leads to spacious rooms. The fully updated and applianced kitchen boasts newer cabinets and counters, open custom shelving made from reclaimed wood, ceramic floors, and custom backsplashes. Adorable full bathroom updated for today with a vintage vibe: Victorian hex mosaic ceramic flooring, a cast iron tub, convenient medicine cabinet, and wainscoting! Full, dry basement!! Want space for your pet or a garden? Fenced backyard boasts perennials and a 10x8 storage shed. Great north-end location close to schools & I-90 access. Excellent alternative to condo living! What a dollhouse! New living room and kitchen windows 2024.

Full Property Details for 491 Congdon Ave

General

  • Sold For: $182,000
  • Taxes: $2,765 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12549818
  • Added to Site: 95 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Driving Directions: Duncan Avenue to Congdon Avenue, east. Avoid Route 25...it's under heavy construction.

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 546
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 74
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1930
  • Tax Amount: $2,765
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 612210013

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Sold by Realty of America, LLC

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Schools serving 491 Congdon Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Coleman Elementary School, Elgin, IL
1220 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
K-60.3 mi
Larsen Middle School
665 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
7-80.5 mi
Elgin High School
1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
9-122.5 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 491 Congdon Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Sold
$182,000
4%
MLS
4/10/2026
Listed
$175,000
—
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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Sold by Realty of America, LLC

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491 Congdon Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12549818) is a Single Family property that was sold at $182,000 on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 491 Congdon 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.