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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,368 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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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 for 78 S Edison Ave

General

  • Price: $259,900
  • Taxes: $6,310 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12565452
  • Updated: Today (2/10/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • 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
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: Larkin to Edison, S. to 78

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, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 615477016

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Schools serving 78 S Edison Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.4 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.1 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 78 S Edison Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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2/10/2026
Listed
$259,900
70.99%
MLS
12/29/2008
Sold
$152,000
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Tax History for 78 S Edison Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,310
4%
$78,849
11%
2023
$6,072
8%
$71,234
10%
2022
$5,632
4%
$64,953
7%
2021
$5,418
—
$60,727
5%
2021
$5,418
5%
$57,973
5%
2019
$5,158
8%
$55,223
19%
2017
$4,786
4%
$46,528
8%
2016
$4,604
—
$43,166
9%
2015
$4,588
-7%
$39,565
1%
2014
$4,908
1%
$39,076
-21%
2018
$4,866
19%
$49,217
23%
2013
$4,085
—
$40,107
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78 S Edison Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12565452) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 78 S Edison Avenue is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on February 10, 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.

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