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$450,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,320 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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This warm and inviting custom MID CENTURY MODERN home was designed by a female student that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. This home features many of the unique designs of the 1950's with vaulted ceilings, multi levels of living space and large windows that showcase the outdoors with natural light everywhere! Authentic redwood siding and interior redwood walls. Many updates have been done to his classic home that include over $70K in repairs. The entire Electrical System upgraded (2025) Boiler installed (2020) Roof replaced (2018) Unico central Air Conditioning (2025) Windows in LR repaired (2026) and much, much more. Lower level floors and garage floor is heated. Do not miss your chance to own a piece of Elgin's architectural history just minutes from the Metra, Gail Borden Public Library, Hemmens Cultural Center, and Festival Park on the beautiful Fox River!

Full Property Details for 51 Wilcox Ave

General

  • Price: $450,000
  • Taxes: $7,242 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12599244
  • Updated: 6/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Masonry
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: Route 31 to W Chicago St, 7 blocks to Wilcox Avenue to home on left.

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • Middle School: Abbott Middle School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Private School: Larkin High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Radiant Floor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Window Treatments
  • Sub-Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 2,320
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 133 x 66 x 133

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1952
  • Tax Amount: $7,242
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 614330007
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Schools serving 51 Wilcox Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL
819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.1 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.2 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 51 Wilcox Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Price Reduced
$450,000
-3.23%
MLS
4/23/2026
Price Reduced
$465,000
-4.12%
MLS
4/09/2026
Listed
$485,000
37.2%
MLS
11/21/2024
Sold
$353,500
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Tax History for 51 Wilcox Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,242
5%
$98,490
11%
2023
$6,903
6%
$88,978
10%
2022
$6,515
5%
$81,133
7%
2021
$6,232
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$75,854
5%
2021
$6,232
6%
$72,415
5%
2019
$5,882
6%
$68,979
15%
2017
$5,553
-2%
$59,988
-5%
2018
$5,680
7%
$63,455
14%
2016
$5,296
1%
$55,653
9%
2015
$5,220
-6%
$51,011
1%
2014
$5,574
20%
$50,381
-3%
2013
$4,656
—
$51,710
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51 Wilcox Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12599244) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 51 Wilcox Avenue is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on April 08, 2026. This property is listed by Cydney McCabe from our Naperville Office.Want to learn more about 51 Wilcox 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.

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