Sold126d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs
265 Center St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Northeastern Elgin • Kane County
$285,000
4Beds
3Baths
0.23 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
5-Car Garage
Garage · Garage Owned · Detached · Off Alley · Other
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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126 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1890 · Historic
Great investment opportunity near downtown Elgin. 5 car garage, swimming pool, some updates to 3rd unit. Two vacant units. Seller occupies main unit and will be out when sold. Sold AS-IS
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,777/month
Principal & Interest$1,397
Property Tax$285
Insurance$95
Down payment20% ($57,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $228,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1890
HeatingNatural Gas
Parking5 Garage spaces
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1890
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
RoofAsphalt,Metal
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Other
Garage5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Lot10,018 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNortheastern Elgin
ZoningMULTI
Annual tax$7,485
Parcel0613106005
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage
Garage Owned
Detached
Off Alley
Other
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market126
Est. value$303,800
Est. rent$2,304/mo
Tax rate2.15%
On marketDec 9, 2025
PostedDec 9, 2025
Last sold$285,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 8, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 4, 2025Sold$285,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$285,000
Dec 4, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$7,485$101,534
Apr 10, 2023$7,137$91,728
Apr 10, 2022$6,148$76,904
Apr 10, 2021$5,879$71,900
Apr 10, 2020$5,713$68,639
Apr 10, 2019$5,546$65,383
Apr 10, 2018$5,496$61,595
Apr 10, 2017$5,372$58,229
Apr 10, 2016$5,761$54,021
Apr 10, 2015—$49,515
Apr 10, 2014—$48,904
Apr 10, 2013—$50,194
Apr 10, 2012—$60,693
Apr 10, 2011—$46,899
Apr 10, 2010—$51,909
Apr 10, 2009—$55,649
Apr 10, 2008—$55,649
Apr 10, 2007—$53,861
Apr 10, 2006—$50,977
Apr 10, 2005—$47,870
Apr 10, 2004—$41,907
Apr 10, 2003—$38,878
Apr 10, 2002—$35,998
Apr 10, 2001—$33,502
Apr 10, 2000—$31,883
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Elgin, IL • Kane County
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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