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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home offering space, functionality, and thoughtful updates throughout! Featuring a walk-out basement with direct access to the garage, this home provides flexible living space perfect for extended living or entertaining. The main level offers great flow, highlighted by an additional sink and counterspace area conveniently located between the dining room and kitchen, perfect for added prep space and functionality. Enjoy relaxing on the spacious upper-level porch, ideal for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Recent updates include furnace and A/C (2020), water heater (2020), newer roof (approx. 4 years), windows (2021), and a brand new front door (2025). Interior updates include flooring throughout (approx. 8 years), an updated upstairs bathroom (2021), and a refreshed basement bathroom (2023). Additional features include a walk-up attic for extra storage and a garage updated approximately 8 years ago. This well cared for home combines comfort, space, and major mechanical updates schedule your showing today! Note: Refrigerator in basement and freezer do not stay.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 821 Larkin Ave
General
- Price: $395,000
- Taxes: $6,817 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12637435
- Updated: 5/7/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Wet Bar
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Rt 31 to Highland West, slight left to Larkin 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Cedar, Shake Siding
- Exterior Const.: Cedar, Shake Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,946
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1910
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2298
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 6676
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1910
- Tax Amount: $6,817.62
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 614162001
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Schools
Schools serving 821 Larkin Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL 819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 821 Larkin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/07/2026
Listed
$395,000
115.85%
MLS
10/18/2010
Sold
$183,000
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Public Record
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 821 Larkin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,818
5%
$93,190
11%
2023
$6,495
6%
$84,190
10%
2022
$6,136
5%
$76,767
7%
2021
$5,868
—
$71,772
5%
2021
$5,868
6%
$68,517
5%
2019
$5,535
6%
$65,267
15%
2017
$5,238
5%
$56,930
8%
2016
$4,993
2%
$52,816
9%
2015
$4,918
-8%
$48,410
-20%
2018
$5,361
2%
$60,221
26%
2014
$5,251
20%
$47,813
-3%
2013
$4,388
—
$49,074
—
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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821 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12637435) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 821 Larkin Avenue is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on May 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 821 Larkin 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.

