Sold283d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs

359 Elm St

Elgin, IL, 60123 • Southwest Elgin • Kane County

$173,600

$333/sqft

1Beds

1Baths

521Sqft

0.15 acLot

1900Built

Property DNA

3 highlights

Character Home

Built 1900 · 126 years of history

Shed(s)

1.5-Car Garage

Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage

This home is in high demand

Listed 283 days ago · 17 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

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17 views

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283 days on market

Established listing

$333/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic

*** MULTIPLE OFFERS H&B BY 09/09/2025 @ NOON. Discover the charm of this super cute and clean cottage-style 1-bedroom home, perfect for those seeking the joys of home ownership without the burden of rent! This delightful property is being sold as-is, offering you the chance to enjoy your very own personal living space. The updated kitchen and bathroom feature elegant oak cabinetry, adding a touch of warmth and sophistication. Relax in the cozy living room with beautiful bay windows that flood the space with natural light. Need extra space? The versatile office or additional storage area has you covered. Complete with a convenient 1.5-car garage, this home is a fantastic opportunity to embrace home ownership at last!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights versatile office, beautiful bay windows, and elegant oak cabinetry as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,134/month

Principal & Interest$903

Property Tax$174

Insurance$58

Down payment20% ($34,720)

3%50%

Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $138,880 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1900

HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air

CoolingCentral Air

Parking1 Garage space

Lot6,566 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1900

Stories1

Systems

HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air

CoolingCentral Air

RoofAsphalt

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Garage1.5 spaces

BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Lot6,566 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouthwest Elgin

Annual tax$2,790

Parcel0623233002

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

1st Floor Bedroom

1st Floor Full Bath

Appliances

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Disposal

Heating

Natural Gas

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Windows

Screens

Accessibility

No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage Door Opener

On Site

Garage Owned

Detached

Garage

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Other Equipment

TV-Cable

Ceiling Fan(s)

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Room details

19 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

12×9 ft108 sqft

Flooring (Carpet)

Bedroom2

Bedroom3

Bedroom4

Other

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market283

Est. value$179,500

Est. rent$1,492/mo

Tax rate2.15%

Price/sqft$333

On marketJun 5, 2025

PostedJun 5, 2025

Last sold$173,600

MLS statusClosed

MLS updatedJul 2, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Elgin?

3 schools rated nearby

Lowrie Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-6

0.1 mi

Abbott Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.9 mi

Larkin High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.4 mi

Location

Elgin, IL, 60123

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 30, 2025Sold$173,600$333MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 9, 2025Contingent$175,000$336MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 5, 2025Listed For Sale$175,000$336MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 30, 2017Listing Removed$1,050$2Worth Clark Realty

Dec 4, 2017Price Change$1,050$2Worth Clark Realty

Nov 13, 2017Listed For Rent$1,100$2Worth Clark Realty

Oct 12, 2012Sold$60,000$115MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 6, 2012Price Change$59,900$115RE/MAX Horizon

May 1, 2012Price Change$69,900$134RE/MAX Horizon

Apr 4, 2012Listed For Sale$79,900$153RE/MAX Horizon

Oct 26, 2006Sold$130,000$250Public Record

Sold$173,600

Jun 30, 2025•$333/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Contingent$175,000

Jun 9, 2025•$336/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$175,000

Jun 5, 2025•$336/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed$1,050

Dec 30, 2017•$2/sqft•Worth Clark Realty

Price Change$1,050

Dec 4, 2017•$2/sqft•Worth Clark Realty

Listed For Rent$1,100

Nov 13, 2017•$2/sqft•Worth Clark Realty

Sold$60,000

Oct 12, 2012•$115/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$59,900

Aug 6, 2012•$115/sqft•RE/MAX Horizon

Price Change$69,900

May 1, 2012•$134/sqft•RE/MAX Horizon

Listed For Sale$79,900

Apr 4, 2012•$153/sqft•RE/MAX Horizon

Sold$130,000

Oct 26, 2006•$250/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$2,790$42,864

Apr 10, 2023$2,619$38,725

Apr 10, 2022$2,542$35,310

Apr 10, 2021$2,410$33,012

Apr 10, 2020$2,327$31,515

Apr 10, 2019$2,243$30,020

Apr 10, 2018$2,076$27,002

Apr 10, 2017$2,008$25,527

Apr 10, 2016$2,526$23,682

Apr 10, 2015—$21,707

Apr 10, 2014—$21,439

Apr 10, 2013—$22,005

Apr 10, 2012—$30,292

Apr 10, 2011—$33,910

Apr 10, 2010—$37,532

Apr 10, 2009—$40,235

Apr 10, 2008—$40,235

Apr 10, 2007—$38,942

Apr 10, 2006—$37,376

Apr 10, 2005—$35,098

Apr 10, 2004—$32,876

Apr 10, 2003—$28,425

Apr 10, 2002—$26,320

Apr 10, 2001—$24,495

Apr 10, 2000—$23,311

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Elgin, IL • Kane County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$179,500

Est. rent$1,492/mo

30yr rate est.6.77%

Affordability$1,259/mo

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