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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,108 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage

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Full Property Details for 159 Josephine Ave

General

  • Price: $279,900
  • Taxes: $3,335 (2024)
  • Status: Coming Soon
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12538823
  • Updated: 12/31/2025

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Water Rights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Dish Antenna, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: South Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: LaFox North of Sundown to Josephine Ave. East to home

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • Middle School: Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • High School: South Elgin High School
  • Private School: South Elgin High School

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: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,108
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1837
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 95 x 81 x 94 x 81
  • Lot Features: Water Rights

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1948
  • Tax Amount: $3,335
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 626329033
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Schools serving 159 Josephine Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Willard Elementary School, South Elgin, IL
370 West Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
K-60.8 mi
Kenyon Woods Middle School
1515 Raymond Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
7-80.6 mi
South Elgin High School
760 East Main Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
9-120.6 mi
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Price
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12/31/2025
Listed
$279,900
24.4%
MLS
7/31/2023
Sold
$225,000
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Tax History for 159 Josephine Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,335
35%
$50,261
11%
2023
$2,467
-6%
$45,407
10%
2022
$2,616
-8%
$41,403
7%
2021
$2,849
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$38,709
5%
2021
$2,849
8%
$36,954
5%
2019
$2,631
-18%
$35,201
-11%
2017
$3,198
6%
$39,582
8%
2016
$3,024
-11%
$36,721
-12%
2018
$3,381
14%
$41,870
24%
2015
$2,957
-8%
$33,658
1%
2014
$3,218
20%
$33,243
-3%
2013
$2,682
—
$34,120
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159 Josephine Avenue, South Elgin, IL 60177 (MLS# 12538823) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 159 Josephine Avenue is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on May 01, 2026. This property is listed by Tracey Larsen Team from our St Charles Office.Want to learn more about 159 Josephine Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Elgin? You can browse all South Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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