Sold90d on marketHistoric · 143 yrs
261 Perry St
Elgin, IL, 60123 • Near West Elgin • Kane County
$205,000
$227/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
904Sqft
0.11 acLot
1883Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1883 · 143 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
1-Car Garage
Concrete · Shared Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 90 days ago · 29 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
29 views
People checking out this listing
90 days on market
Established listing
$227/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% 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 1883 · Historic
Hurry! Absolutely adorable! Excellent West side location with quick access to train or I-90! Nice level deep lot! Covered front porch - perfect for summer nights! Spacious living room with tons of natural light! Very functional eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry and enough room for a small table! All appliances stay! Separate formal dining room or flex room with double door entry with transom above and crown molding! Gracious size bedrooms! Full bath with claw foot tub! 10' ceilings! Large unfinished basement perfect for storage! PermaSeal installed in basement for peace of mind! Outside back patio great for all your lawn furniture! Shared driveway and shared garage! (Garage partitioned off) New washer 2025! New furnace & central air! Some exterior work needed but solid house! Being sold as is condition! Make an offer!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gracious size bedrooms, tons of natural light, and west side location as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,351/month
Principal & Interest$1,077
Property Tax$205
Insurance$68
Down payment20% ($41,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $164,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1883
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,917 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1883
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot4,917 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNear West Elgin
Annual tax$3,440
Parcel0623204003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Shared Driveway
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×8 ft104 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market90
Est. value$208,000
Est. rent$1,946/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$227
On marketOct 6, 2025
PostedOct 6, 2025
Last sold$205,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views29
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 9, 2026Sold$205,000$227MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 14, 2025Contingent$209,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 5, 2025Listed For Sale$209,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 31, 2025Contingent$209,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 16, 2025Price Change$209,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 6, 2025Listed For Sale$219,900$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 13, 2001Sold$116,000$128Public Record
Sold$205,000
Jan 9, 2026•$227/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$209,900
Nov 14, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$209,900
Nov 5, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$209,900
Oct 31, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$209,900
Oct 16, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$219,900
Oct 6, 2025•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$116,000
Sep 13, 2001•$128/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$3,441$50,995
Apr 10, 2023$3,245$46,070
Apr 10, 2022$3,122$42,008
Apr 10, 2021$2,969$39,275
Apr 10, 2020$2,872$37,494
Apr 10, 2019$2,775$35,715
Apr 10, 2018$2,575$32,041
Apr 10, 2017$2,498$30,290
Apr 10, 2016$2,997$28,101
Apr 10, 2015—$25,757
Apr 10, 2014—$25,439
Apr 10, 2013—$26,110
Apr 10, 2012—$32,133
Apr 10, 2011—$35,971
Apr 10, 2010—$45,122
Apr 10, 2009—$48,373
Apr 10, 2008—$48,373
Apr 10, 2007—$46,819
Apr 10, 2006—$44,937
Apr 10, 2005—$42,198
Apr 10, 2004—$39,526
Apr 10, 2003—$36,669
Apr 10, 2002—$31,376
Apr 10, 2001—$24,595
Apr 10, 2000—$23,406
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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