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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago

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987 South Street,Elgin, IL 60123

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Welcome to your private sanctuary on a quiet, tree-lined Kane County street! This light-filled, remodeled 3-level, 2-bed, 2-full-bath home with an exterior-access basement is completely move-in ready. Step inside to discover new fresh paint, textured flooring, a chef-inspired kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances. Enjoy modern updates like 2026 central AC and updated bathrooms. Outside, a deep near fully fenced backyard awaits summer BBQs, plus a 1+ car garage with workshop space. Come tour, Fall in love and start packing!

Full Property Details for 987 South St

General

  • Price: $289,900
  • Taxes: $4,767 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12715630

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Quartz Counters
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: Mclean Blvd, north of rte 20 (Lake Street) to Lillian Street, east to 987 South Street.

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • 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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Model: 2 story home with basement
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2026

Manufactured Home

  • Model: 2 story home with basement

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8719
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1930
  • Tax Amount: $4,767
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 622281002

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Schools serving 987 South St

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.3 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.4 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 987 South St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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7/25/2026
Listed
$289,900
391.36%
MLS
12/13/2013
Sold
$59,000
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Tax History for 987 South St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,767
—
$70,488
9%
2025
$4,767
10%
$64,924
11%
2023
$4,318
5%
$58,654
10%
2022
$4,117
5%
$53,483
7%
2021
$3,926
—
$50,003
5%
2021
$3,926
6%
$47,736
5%
2019
$3,687
11%
$45,472
14%
2018
$3,334
3%
$39,724
6%
2017
$3,245
5%
$37,553
8%
2016
$3,076
2%
$34,839
9%
2015
$3,007
-6%
$31,933
1%
2014
$3,207
19%
$31,539
-3%
2013
$2,686
—
$32,371
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987 South Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12715630) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 987 South Street is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on July 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 987 South 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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