For Sale5d on marketHistoric · 134 yrs
268 Seneca St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Northeastern Elgin • Kane County
$299,000
$164/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,820Sqft
0.08 acLot
1892Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1892 · 134 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Porch
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
Premium Finishes
Granite Counters
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1892 · Historic
Amazing home near Elgin's historical district, walkable to downtown area and Gail Borden Library. This home has been well maintained and features main floor primary bedroom with step in shower, stained glass windows, some original doors and original hardwood floors. Additionally it has several modern updates including updated electrical and plumbing, remodeled baths, modern kitchen with granite countertops 42 inch cabinets and roll out pantry shelves. Generous size bedrooms on second floor both have walk in closets. Details throughout the home give so much character that you just can't find in homes built today. The stacked washer and dryer are conveniently located on main floor. Exterior has two covered porches, long driveway, and shed for additional storage.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights original hardwood floors, long driveway, and original doors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,870/month
Principal & Interest$1,471
Property Tax$299
Insurance$100
Down payment20% ($59,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $239,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1892
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Open Parking spaces
Lot3,618 sqft
Days on Zillow5 Days
Price/sqft$164
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1892
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Storm Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Driveway, Yes, Owned
BasementUnfinished,Egress Window,Full
Lot3,618 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNortheastern Elgin
Annual tax$5,146
Parcel0612358012
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
Granite Counters
Separate Dining Room
Pantry
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
In Unit
In Kitchen
Laundry Closet
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Driveway
Yes
Owned
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Deck
Porch
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×16 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom3
Second15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market5
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$164
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$157,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,300
Favorites178
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$299,000$164MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2019Sold$157,000$86MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 14, 2019Pending Sale$159,900$88CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors
Jul 24, 2019Listed For Sale$159,900$88Century 21 Elm Realtors
Aug 26, 2009Sold$50,000$27MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 3, 2009Price Change$46,500$26foreclosure.com
Apr 17, 2009Price Change$65,000$36foreclosure.com
Mar 18, 2009Price Change$77,000$42foreclosure.com
Feb 7, 2009Price Change$90,000$49foreclosure.com
Jan 19, 2009Listed For Sale——foreclosure.com
May 19, 2008Listing Removed$155,000$85Homes & Land
Apr 25, 2008Listed For Sale$155,000$85Homes & Land
Aug 14, 2006Sold$225,000$124Public Record
May 30, 2006Sold$149,000$82Public Record
Dec 29, 2003Sold$180,000$99Public Record
Feb 11, 2003Sold$143,500$79Public Record
Jul 16, 1999Sold$88,500$49Public Record
Aug 2, 1994Sold$87,000$48Public Record
Listed For Sale$299,000
Apr 3, 2026•$164/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$157,000
Sep 24, 2019•$86/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$159,900
Aug 14, 2019•$88/sqft•CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors
Listed For Sale$159,900
Jul 24, 2019•$88/sqft•Century 21 Elm Realtors
Sold$50,000
Aug 26, 2009•$27/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$46,500
Jul 3, 2009•$26/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$65,000
Apr 17, 2009•$36/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$77,000
Mar 18, 2009•$42/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$90,000
Feb 7, 2009•$49/sqft•foreclosure.com
Listed For Sale—
Jan 19, 20090•foreclosure.com
Listing Removed$155,000
May 19, 2008•$85/sqft•Homes & Land
Listed For Sale$155,000
Apr 25, 2008•$85/sqft•Homes & Land
Sold$225,000
Aug 14, 2006•$124/sqft•Public Record
Sold$149,000
May 30, 2006•$82/sqft•Public Record
Sold$180,000
Dec 29, 2003•$99/sqft•Public Record
Sold$143,500
Feb 11, 2003•$79/sqft•Public Record
Sold$88,500
Jul 16, 1999•$49/sqft•Public Record
Sold$87,000
Aug 2, 1994•$48/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$5,146$72,298
Apr 9, 2023$4,886$65,316
Apr 9, 2022$4,644$59,557
Apr 9, 2021$4,432$55,681
Apr 9, 2020$4,301$53,156
Apr 9, 2019$4,729$50,635
Apr 9, 2018$4,379$44,290
Apr 9, 2017$4,306$41,870
Apr 9, 2016$4,143$38,844
Apr 9, 2015—$35,604
Apr 9, 2014—$35,164
Apr 9, 2013—$41,374
Apr 9, 2012—$44,689
Apr 9, 2011—$53,074
Apr 9, 2010—$58,743
Apr 9, 2009—$62,975
Apr 9, 2008—$62,975
Apr 9, 2007—$60,951
Apr 9, 2006—$56,739
Apr 9, 2005—$53,281
Apr 9, 2004—$49,907
Apr 9, 2003—$40,825
Apr 9, 2002—$33,471
Apr 9, 2001—$31,150
Apr 9, 2000—$29,644
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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