26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
26 Monroe Avenue,Elgin, IL 60123
$299,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: tamara o'connor
Office: premier living properties
MLS#:12697411
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$299,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$249.92
About this home
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 finishing 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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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Listing ID #:12697411
- Updated:July 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:5
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
- Living area:1,200 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1900
- Building area:1,200 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.15 Acres
- Architectural Style:Farmhouse
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Larkin High School
- Middle school:Kimball Middle School
- Elementary school:Highland Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$299,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$249.92
- Tax amount:$4,586 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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