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Property Description
Calling All Investors * Extremely Well Maintained 5 Unit Residential Property * 3 Units Are Studios * 2 Units One Bedroom * One Furnace * Upgraded Electric * All Newer Windows * Newer Roof * Newer Doors * Interior / Exterior Painted * 1520' Basement With Optional Storage * Walking Distance To The Fox River and Downtown Elgin Area * Close To Expressway and Public Transportation Services *
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 96 S Crystal St
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $9,138 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12502772
- Updated: 12/21/2025
- Added to Site: 85 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: Rt 31, West to Locust St 1 block, Corner of S Crystal St & Locust
- Location Details: Corner, Public Transport Avail
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Parking
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central Building Heat, Forced Air, Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Block, Wood, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Block, Wood, Frame
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Current Bldg. Use: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 5
- Units w/Range/Oven: 5
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,619
- Lot Dimensions: 73 x 78
- Frontage: City Street
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Insurance Fee: $3,957
- Operating Expenses: $20,234
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $9,138.84
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity
- Pays Electric: 304
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 614410023
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Schools
Schools serving 96 S Crystal St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL 819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 96 S Crystal St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Price Reduced
$450,000
-4.26%
MLS
10/24/2025
Listed
$470,000
56.67%
MLS
11/14/2019
Sold
$300,000
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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 96 S Crystal St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,139
4%
$114,195
11%
2023
$8,794
8%
$103,166
10%
2022
$8,157
4%
$94,070
7%
2021
$7,847
—
$87,949
5%
2021
$7,847
5%
$83,961
5%
2019
$7,470
—
$79,978
6%
2018
$7,449
2%
$75,345
6%
2017
$7,326
4%
$71,228
8%
2016
$7,048
—
$66,081
9%
2015
$7,024
-7%
$60,569
1%
2014
$7,513
20%
$59,821
-3%
2013
$6,254
—
$61,399
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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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96 S Crystal Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12502772) is a Commercial property. 96 S Crystal Street is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on October 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 96 S Crystal Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

