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Property Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. "HIGHEST ND BEST" IS CALLED FOR BY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 5 pm. This adorable 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 story home offers a lot of room to grow! Quality details from the minute you enter! Closed entry with coat closet, hardwood floors throughout main floor, crown molding, solid white panel doors, 2 fireplaces, and more. The lovely sun-filled living room boasts large windows, a beautiful fireplace with mantle and an arched entry to the separate dining room. The family room addition (previously used as a large master bedroom) offers 2 separated closets, brick fireplace with hearth, hardwood floors and it's own furnace. 2 bedrooms located on the main floor, both with hardwood floors. The walk-up attic offers incredible finishing possibilities. Remove the whole house fan and create a large master, play room, or office space (2 wall heaters are "as is" -they have not been used by owners). The large unfinished basement additionally offers finishing possibilities. Washer and dryer hook up, set up for toilet, and loads of storage or finishing space. Spacious 1-car detached garage, large deck, and great backyard. So much to offer, so much room to expand! LISTING AGENT HAS INTEREST. PROPEERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 S Edison Ave
General
- Sold For: $270,000
- Taxes: $6,310 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12565452
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: Larkin to Edison, S. to 78
School Information
- School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Bath/Stubbed, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,368
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1940
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1940
- Tax Amount: $6,310.16
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 615477016
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Sold by Midwest SignatureProperties Co
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Schools
Schools serving 78 S Edison 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 | 0.1 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 78 S Edison Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2026
Sold
$270,000
3.89%
MLS
2/10/2026
Listed
$259,900
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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.
78 S Edison Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12565452) is a Single Family property that was sold at $270,000 on March 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 S Edison 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.

