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26 Monroe Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,200

Sqft

Acres0.15

Acre(Lot)

Opportunity knocks! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in an established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying a convenient location close to everything. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, Randall Road shopping and dining, I-90, and only about 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport, the location is hard to beat. A huge front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck and fenced backyard. Additional features include a basement offering great storage or future fi nishing possibilities, a two-car garage, and dual furnace and air conditioning systems. This home is ready for your decorating ideas and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, space, and a highly convenient location. With solid bones, desirable features, and easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining, this is a property with tremendous potential.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $299,900

AD Id : 86413194

MLS Id : MRD12666996

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.15 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,200

Year Built : 1900

Garage : 2

County : Kane

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: No additional rooms

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X132 Lot Acres: 0.152 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Farmhouse Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$299900

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $4586 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 0614302021 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Highland Elementary School Junior High School: Kimball Middle School Senior High School: Larkin High School
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    City: Elgin Direction: MONROE AVE (S OF LARKIN AVE, N OF CHICAGO ST), WEST OF RT 31.
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MLS: MRED #12666996 LISTED BY: Tamara O'Connor, Premier Living Properties 630-377-1646 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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