Sold141d on market
1087 Houston Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Southeast Elgin • Cook County
$275,000
$250/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,100Sqft
0.15 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
2-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
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141 days on market
Established listing
$250/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
Welcome to your new home where moving in is as simple as turning the key. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with an detached garage has been carefully updated inside and out, offering comfort and peace of mind. Fresh paint and brand-new flooring flow throughout, giving every room a welcoming feel. The kitchen shines with a brand-new refrigerator and modern touches that make daily living a breeze. The layout is practical and easy to enjoy. Brand-new windows fill the home with natural light and home comes with a new roof. The bathroom is redone and designed for everyday ease, and each bedroom offers a cozy retreat at the end of the day. With updates that matter most already taken care of, this home is move-in ready. Why wait? This is a chance to claim a solid, worry-free home in Elgin. Owner is a IL license broker.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fresh paint, brand-new refrigerator, and brand-new windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,721/month
Principal & Interest$1,354
Property Tax$275
Insurance$92
Down payment20% ($55,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $220,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,362 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1949
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Lot6,362 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSoutheast Elgin
Annual tax$3,938
Parcel0619402009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main18×15 ft270 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Bedroom3
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market141
Est. value$280,200
Est. rent$2,372/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$250
On marketSep 5, 2025
PostedSep 5, 2025
Last sold$275,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 4, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 24, 2025Sold$275,000$250MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 19, 2025Contingent$269,900$245MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2025Price Change$269,900$245MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 5, 2025Listed For Sale$279,900$254MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 4, 2025Listing Removed$299,000$272MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000$272MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 10, 2002Sold$124,000$113Public Record
Nov 17, 2000Sold$112,000$102Public Record
Sold$275,000
Nov 24, 2025•$250/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$269,900
Oct 19, 2025•$245/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$269,900
Oct 9, 2025•$245/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$279,900
Sep 5, 2025•$254/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$299,000
Sep 4, 2025•$272/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Aug 28, 2025•$272/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$124,000
Jun 10, 2002•$113/sqft•Public Record
Sold$112,000
Nov 17, 2000•$102/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$3,939$16,999
Apr 15, 2022$3,799$16,999
Apr 15, 2021$3,119$12,381
Apr 15, 2020$3,177$12,381
Apr 15, 2019$4,264$13,912
Apr 15, 2018$3,894$11,461
Apr 15, 2017$3,882$11,461
Apr 15, 2016$3,652$11,461
Apr 15, 2015$3,665$10,432
Apr 15, 2014$3,550$10,432
Apr 15, 2013$3,433$10,432
Apr 15, 2012$4,090$13,648
Apr 15, 2011$3,813$13,648
Apr 15, 2010$3,855$13,648
Apr 15, 2009$3,250$12,694
Apr 15, 2008$3,164$13,649
Apr 15, 2007$3,738$16,286
Apr 15, 2006$3,312$14,416
Apr 15, 2005$3,265$14,416
Apr 15, 2004$3,203$14,416
Apr 15, 2003$2,380$9,995
Apr 15, 2002$2,168$9,995
Apr 15, 2001$1,571$9,995
Apr 15, 2000$1,540$8,729
Apr 15, 1999$1,530$8,729
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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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