Sold83d on marketHistoric · 120 yrs
144 Hill Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Gifford Park • Kane County
$285,000
$173/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,644Sqft
0.21 acLot
1906Built
Property DNA
American 4-Sq. Style
Built 1906 · 120 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Porch
1-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 83 days ago · 57 views · 1 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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83 days on market
Established listing
$173/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 41% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1906 · Historic
Vintage Foursquare home in the Elgin Historic District. Lots of original details throughout, such as hardwood floors, windows, built-in cabinets, beveled leaded glass, trim and doors. There are three bedrooms upstairs with a newer full bath, complete with a remote controlled bidet. There are two parlors, a separate dining room, a powder room and a bigger kitchen on the first floor, with a stove and refrigerator that is two years old. A full basement has a laundry room with a new high end washer and dryer, and workrooms. The HVAC is six years old and is a high efficiency unit. The water heater is also six years old. Newer plumbing and electric, including a new 200 amp breaker box. A one car garage and a smaller backyard has the potential to be a patio/garden oasis. Being in the Historic District makes a homeowner eligible for city and neighborhood grant money to improve exterior items.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights three bedrooms upstairs, one car garage, and bigger kitchen as key attractions of this home.
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
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1906
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,365 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
Year built1906
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionCedar
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot9,365 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGifford Park
Annual tax$5,117
Parcel0613253013
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Historic/Period Mlwk
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Deck
Porch
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Radon Mitigation System
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second18×12 ft216 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second17×12 ft204 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market83
Est. value$288,800
Est. rent$2,569/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$173
On marketOct 11, 2025
PostedOct 11, 2025
Last sold$285,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 19, 2026
Tour days6
Views57
Favorites1
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 16, 2026Sold$285,000$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 14, 2025Contingent$299,000$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 12, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 7, 2025Contingent$299,000$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 11, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 11, 2025Listing Removed$325,000$198MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 17, 2025Listed For Sale$325,000$198MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 29, 2025Listing Removed$299,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 13, 2025Contingent$299,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 9, 2025Listed For Sale$299,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 25, 2025Contingent$299,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 20, 2025Listed For Sale$299,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 21, 2016Sold$182,500$111MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2016Pending Sale$189,000$115RE/MAX All Pro
Aug 11, 2016Listed For Sale$189,000$115RE/MAX All Pro
Oct 5, 2009Sold$168,000$102Public Record
May 20, 1998Sold$120,000$73Public Record
Sold$285,000
Jan 16, 2026•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,000
Dec 14, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Nov 12, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,000
Nov 7, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Oct 11, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$325,000
Oct 11, 2025•$198/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$325,000
Sep 17, 2025•$198/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$299,900
Jul 29, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,900
Jul 13, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,900
Jul 9, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,900
Jun 25, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,900
Jun 20, 2025•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$182,500
Oct 21, 2016•$111/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$189,000
Sep 10, 2016•$115/sqft•RE/MAX All Pro
Listed For Sale$189,000
Aug 11, 2016•$115/sqft•RE/MAX All Pro
Sold$168,000
Oct 5, 2009•$102/sqft•Public Record
Sold$120,000
May 20, 1998•$73/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$5,117$71,943
Apr 10, 2023$4,859$64,995
Apr 10, 2022$4,619$59,264
Apr 10, 2021$4,408$55,407
Apr 10, 2020$4,082$50,759
Apr 10, 2019$3,955$48,351
Apr 10, 2018$3,417$40,559
Apr 10, 2017$3,327$38,343
Apr 10, 2016$3,794$35,572
Apr 10, 2015—$32,605
Apr 10, 2014—$32,202
Apr 10, 2013—$37,845
Apr 10, 2012—$43,874
Apr 10, 2011—$53,151
Apr 10, 2010—$58,828
Apr 10, 2009—$63,066
Apr 10, 2008—$63,066
Apr 10, 2007—$61,040
Apr 10, 2006—$56,885
Apr 10, 2005—$53,418
Apr 10, 2004—$48,785
Apr 10, 2003—$45,260
Apr 10, 2002—$41,907
Apr 10, 2001—$36,733
Apr 10, 2000—$34,957
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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