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Property Description
Welcome to this charming and well-maintained home at 700 Ford Street in Elgin, offering incredible potential and value! Featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, this home blends classic character with functional living spaces. The main floor offers multiple bedrooms, including two with cozy carpeting, along with two full bathrooms, one featuring a full tub and the second with a convenient walk-in shower. The bright living and dining areas flow seamlessly, with access to the backyard deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining! The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, garbage disposal, and ample space to make it your own. A unique courtyard-style access leads to the spacious 2.5-car garage, with a convenient side entry door to the home. Downstairs, you'll find a generously sized 17x30 finished basement with carpeting, offering additional living space ideal for a recreation room, home office, or gym. Laundry is currently located in the basement, with the option previously brought up to the main level for added convenience. Additional features include an Aprilaire humidifier, remaining window treatments, and a crawl space under the home's addition for extra storage. This home is being sold as-is and is ready for its next owner to bring their vision to life. Located in a well-established neighborhood with easy access to local amenities, this is a fantastic opportunity you won't want to miss!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 700 Ford Ave
General
- Price: $350,000
- Taxes: $4,615 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12612958
- Updated: 4/9/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Cook
- Township: Hanover
- Driving Directions: Route 25 to Bluff City, east on Ford to 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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partially Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,357
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 10560
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $4,615
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 6061080070000
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Schools
Schools serving 700 Ford Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Coleman Elementary School, Elgin, IL 1220 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Larsen Middle School 665 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi |
Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 | 9-12 | 2.5 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 700 Ford Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/07/2026
Listed
$350,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 700 Ford Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,615
4%
$22,000
—
2022
$4,432
77%
$22,000
58%
2021
$2,505
-4%
$13,930
—
2020
$2,611
1%
$13,930
-11%
2019
$2,583
-10%
$15,652
-1%
2018
$2,869
2%
$15,854
—
2017
$2,810
-19%
$15,854
—
2016
$3,476
-14%
$15,854
-1%
2015
$4,026
-26%
$15,955
—
2014
$5,429
44%
$15,955
—
2013
$3,768
-9%
$15,955
-12%
2012
$4,127
—
$18,048
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 700 Ford Ave
700 Ford Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12612958) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 700 Ford Avenue is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 700 Ford 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.

