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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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8 Monroe Street,Elgin, IL 60123

8 Monroe StreetElginIL60123

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Beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2 full bath home with a full basement and detached garage! Pride of ownership shows throughout this well-cared-for property offering comfort, functionality, and plenty of potential. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and other everyday amenities. A great opportunity for homeowners or investors alike this home won't last long!

Full Property Details for 8 Monroe St

General

  • Price: $259,900
  • Taxes: $4,436 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12638915
  • Updated: 5/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Subdivision: Washington Heights
  • Driving Directions: LARKIN AVE E TO MONROE S TO HOME OR WEST CHICAGO ST TO MONROE N TO HOME

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: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Model: ONE STORY
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Laminate
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: ONE STORY

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 78 x 50

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $4,436.7
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
  • Property ID: 614302025

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Schools serving 8 Monroe St

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
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8 Monroe St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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5/20/2026
Listed
$259,900
96.89%
MLS
9/05/2017
Sold
$132,000
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Tax History for 8 Monroe St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,236
6%
$60,933
11%
2023
$4,011
5%
$55,049
10%
2022
$3,832
5%
$50,195
7%
2021
$3,651
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$46,928
5%
2021
$3,651
7%
$44,800
5%
2019
$3,425
1%
$42,675
6%
2018
$3,378
3%
$40,171
6%
2017
$3,289
5%
$37,976
8%
2016
$3,118
2%
$35,231
9%
2015
$3,049
-6%
$32,293
1%
2014
$3,252
19%
$31,894
-3%
2013
$2,723
—
$32,736
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8 Monroe Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12638915) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8 Monroe Street is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 8 Monroe Street? 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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