Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Listed
$285,000
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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Brick Bungalow, perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot close to major streets, schools, and shopping. The main level boasts a bright kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook, ideal for morning coffee. Downstairs, the full finished basement offers incredible flexibility with a dedicated family room featuring a wet bar for entertaining, an extra bedroom, and a versatile den/office space perfect for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Step outside into your private, spacious fenced oasis, beautifully landscaped with mature trees, bushes, and vibrant perennials. The outdoor patio comes complete with a cabana, creating the perfect setting for summer gatherings. Additional highlights include low property taxes, a walk-up attic with excellent potential for future living space, a new air conditioning system installed in 2022, and brand-new vinyl windows and patio updated in 2025. This home blends classic charm with practical modern updates!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Wilcox Ave
General
- Price: $285,000
- Taxes: $4,651 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12719862
- Updated: 7/30/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Masonry
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: W Chicago St (E of S Edison St), S on Wilcox Ave to property (NE Corner of Shuler St)
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
- Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
- Middle School: Kimball Middle School
- High School: Larkin High School
- Private School: Larkin High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Egress Window, Block, 8 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,038
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Cabana, Storage
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 46 x 132
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $4,651.52
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 614330013
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Wilcox Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL 819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.1 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.2 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 85 Wilcox Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 85 Wilcox Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,652
—
$68,971
9%
2025
$4,652
10%
$63,526
11%
2023
$4,210
5%
$57,391
10%
2022
$4,017
5%
$52,330
7%
2021
$3,830
—
$48,925
5%
2021
$3,830
7%
$46,707
5%
2019
$3,595
7%
$44,491
15%
2017
$3,374
5%
$38,799
8%
2016
$3,199
2%
$35,995
9%
2015
$3,130
-6%
$32,992
1%
2014
$3,339
-4%
$32,584
-21%
2018
$3,464
24%
$41,042
23%
2013
$2,795
—
$33,443
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85 Wilcox Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12719862) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 85 Wilcox Avenue is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 85 Wilcox 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.