Sold79d on marketHistoric · 148 yrs
217 Seneca St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Northeastern Elgin • Kane County
$255,000
$234/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,090Sqft
0.2 acLot
1878Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1878 · 148 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
79 days on market
Established listing
$234/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1878 · Historic
217 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a single family home that contains 1,090 sq ft and was built in 1878. It contains 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This home last sold for $255,000 in January 2026. The Zestimate for this house is $252,700. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,327/mo.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,590/month
Principal & Interest$1,250
Property Tax$255
Insurance$85
Down payment20% ($51,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $204,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1878
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot8,712 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1878
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached
BasementPartially Finished
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNortheastern Elgin
Annual tax$4,409
Parcel0612360006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Linoleum / Vinyl
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Garage - Detached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market79
Est. value$252,700
Est. rent$2,327/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$234
Last sold$255,000
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
22 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 20, 2026Sold$255,000$234Public Record
Oct 28, 2020Sold$165,000$151Public Record
Jun 16, 2020Sold$165,000$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2020Pending Sale$165,000$151Five Star Realty Inc
May 15, 2020Listed For Sale$165,000$151Five Star Realty Inc
May 7, 2020Pending Sale$165,000$151Five Star Realty Inc
Apr 30, 2020Price Change$165,000$151Five Star Realty Inc
Jan 19, 2020Listed For Sale$160,000$147Owner
Jun 21, 2018Listing Removed$1,535$1Owner
Jun 15, 2018Listed For Rent$1,535$1Owner
Sep 15, 2011Listing Removed$112,500$103Visual Tour
Jul 12, 2011Listed For Sale$112,500$103Visual Tour
Jun 2, 2011Listing Removed$112,500$103Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Oct 22, 2010Listed For Sale$112,500$103Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Sep 23, 2010Sold$55,000$50Public Record
Sep 10, 2010Price Change$87,900$81Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Aug 19, 2010Price Change$62,900$58foreclosure.com
Jul 17, 2010Price Change$87,900$81foreclosure.com
Jun 26, 2010Listed For Sale——foreclosure.com
Aug 1, 2006Sold$189,000$173Public Record
Jan 28, 2003Sold$156,000$143Public Record
Sep 6, 1996Sold$95,000$87Public Record
Sold$255,000
Jan 20, 2026•$234/sqft•Public Record
Sold$165,000
Oct 28, 2020•$151/sqft•Public Record
Sold$165,000
Jun 16, 2020•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$165,000
May 21, 2020•$151/sqft•Five Star Realty Inc
Listed For Sale$165,000
May 15, 2020•$151/sqft•Five Star Realty Inc
Pending Sale$165,000
May 7, 2020•$151/sqft•Five Star Realty Inc
Price Change$165,000
Apr 30, 2020•$151/sqft•Five Star Realty Inc
Listed For Sale$160,000
Jan 19, 2020•$147/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,535
Jun 21, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,535
Jun 15, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$112,500
Sep 15, 2011•$103/sqft•Visual Tour
Listed For Sale$112,500
Jul 12, 2011•$103/sqft•Visual Tour
Listing Removed$112,500
Jun 2, 2011•$103/sqft•Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Listed For Sale$112,500
Oct 22, 2010•$103/sqft•Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Sold$55,000
Sep 23, 2010•$50/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$87,900
Sep 10, 2010•$81/sqft•Five Star Realty And Management Company, Inc.
Price Change$62,900
Aug 19, 2010•$58/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$87,900
Jul 17, 2010•$81/sqft•foreclosure.com
Listed For Sale—
Jun 26, 20100•foreclosure.com
Sold$189,000
Aug 1, 2006•$173/sqft•Public Record
Sold$156,000
Jan 28, 2003•$143/sqft•Public Record
Sold$95,000
Sep 6, 1996•$87/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$4,409$63,099
Apr 10, 2023$4,177$57,005
Apr 10, 2022$3,987$51,979
Apr 10, 2021$3,800$48,597
Apr 10, 2020$4,231$46,393
Apr 10, 2019$4,127$44,193
Apr 10, 2018$3,594$36,347
Apr 10, 2017$3,534$34,361
Apr 10, 2016$3,400$31,878
Apr 10, 2015—$29,219
Apr 10, 2014—$28,859
Apr 10, 2013—$33,293
Apr 10, 2012—$35,961
Apr 10, 2011—$36,596
Apr 10, 2010—$55,305
Apr 10, 2009—$59,289
Apr 10, 2008—$59,289
Apr 10, 2007—$57,384
Apr 10, 2006—$53,733
Apr 10, 2005—$50,459
Apr 10, 2004—$47,264
Apr 10, 2003—$43,848
Apr 10, 2002—$34,285
Apr 10, 2001—$31,908
Apr 10, 2000—$28,718
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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