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Property Description
Timeless charm meets modern updates in this beautifully maintained 3bed/1bath home sitting on a 7,260 sq ft fenced corner lot near Wing Park. Filled with natural light, the home showcases soaring 10-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors and woodwork, updated windows and siding, and an updated bathroom with designer tile. The kitchen was refreshed in 2023 with new cabinetry, countertops, and flooring, while major mechanical updates include new water heater (2020), furnace maintenance (2025), and a new Maytag washer and dryer installed in 2025. The spacious eat-in kitchen flows into a dedicated dining room, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. A full basement offers abundant storage and future finishing potential. Outside, enjoy a large private backyard and a rare original carriage house with 1-car garage and lofted for a home office, studio, workshop, or additional flex space. Located near Wing Park, with easy access to downtown Elgin, the Fox River Trail, Metra station, shopping, schools, and major highways including I-90 and Route 20.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 952 Larkin Ave
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $5,083 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12722761
- Updated: 8/3/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Detached
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Rt 31 to Highland Ave west to Larkin Ave west to home
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: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,214
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1667
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 66 x 96 x 111 x 63
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $5,083
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 615281015
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Schools
Schools serving 952 Larkin Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland Elementary School, Elgin, IL 190 North Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Kimball Middle School 451 North McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 952 Larkin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/03/2026
Listed
$265,000
96.3%
MLS
5/22/2014
Sold
$135,000
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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 952 Larkin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,314
—
$77,649
9%
2025
$5,314
10%
$71,519
11%
2023
$4,826
4%
$64,612
10%
2022
$4,657
6%
$58,915
7%
2021
$4,379
—
$55,081
5%
2021
$4,379
6%
$52,583
5%
2019
$4,118
4%
$50,088
12%
2017
$3,971
5%
$44,608
8%
2016
$3,774
2%
$41,384
9%
2015
$3,703
-6%
$37,932
1%
2014
$3,952
-3%
$37,464
-21%
2018
$4,082
23%
$47,186
23%
2013
$3,306
—
$38,453
—
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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952 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12722761) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 952 Larkin Avenue is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on August 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 952 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.

