For Sale8d on market
1061 Houston Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Southeast Elgin • Cook County
$235,000
$328/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
716Sqft
0.15 acLot
1951Built
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Built 1951 · 75 years of history
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Driveway · Off Site · Owned · Garage
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1951
Charming 2-br, 1-ba home, nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street. Conveniently located near schools and transportation, making daily commutes a breeze. Inside, you'll find new, modern laminate flooring throughout, newer appliances, along with spacious bedrooms and a comfortable living space. Step outside to a large, well-maintained backyard featuring a garden, stone fire pit, and a generous sized deck-perfect for outdoor entertaining. An ideal starter home offering elegance, comfort and convenience!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spacious bedrooms, large well-maintained backyard, and comfortable living space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,532/month
Principal & Interest$1,219
Property Tax$235
Insurance$78
Down payment20% ($47,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1951
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot6,384 sqft
Days on Zillow8 Days
Price/sqft$328
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Year built1951
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Off Site, Owned, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Lot6,384 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSoutheast Elgin
Annual tax$4,605
Parcel0619402003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Driveway
Off Site
Owned
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×11 ft154 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market8
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$328
On marketApr 6, 2026
PostedApr 6, 2026
Last sold$144,000
MLS statusRe-Activated
MLS updatedApr 13, 2026
Tour days9
Views887
Favorites153
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 13, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$328MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 8, 2026Contingent$235,000$328MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 6, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$328MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 5, 2019Sold$144,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 31, 2019Pending Sale$150,000$209Associates Realty
Oct 28, 2019Listed For Sale$150,000$209Associates Realty
Dec 2, 2004Sold$145,000$203Public Record
Nov 20, 2000Sold$105,500$147Public Record
Listed For Sale$235,000
Apr 13, 2026•$328/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$235,000
Apr 8, 2026•$328/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$235,000
Apr 6, 2026•$328/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$144,000
Dec 5, 2019•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$150,000
Oct 31, 2019•$209/sqft•Associates Realty
Listed For Sale$150,000
Oct 28, 2019•$209/sqft•Associates Realty
Sold$145,000
Dec 2, 2004•$203/sqft•Public Record
Sold$105,500
Nov 20, 2000•$147/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$4,605$15,999
Apr 15, 2022$4,476$15,999
Apr 15, 2021$3,863$11,210
Apr 15, 2020$3,839$11,210
Apr 15, 2019$3,861$12,596
Apr 15, 2018$3,691$10,864
Apr 15, 2017$3,680$10,864
Apr 15, 2016$3,462$10,864
Apr 15, 2015$3,616$10,292
Apr 15, 2014$3,502$10,292
Apr 15, 2013$3,387$10,292
Apr 15, 2012$4,006$13,368
Apr 15, 2011$3,735$13,368
Apr 15, 2010$3,776$13,368
Apr 15, 2009$3,977$15,533
Apr 15, 2008$3,872$16,703
Apr 15, 2007$3,833$16,703
Apr 15, 2006$2,875$12,511
Apr 15, 2005$2,834$12,511
Apr 15, 2004$2,780$12,511
Apr 15, 2003$1,910$9,850
Apr 15, 2002$1,741$9,850
Apr 15, 2001$2,058$9,850
Apr 15, 2000$1,079$8,784
Apr 15, 1999$1,079$8,784
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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