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Sold on 01/15/2021
Jamie Decker of eXp Realty LLC

511 May St, Elgin, IL 60120

$245,000

Last sold 01/15/2021 for $172K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,152

    Sqft ($150/Sqft)

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About 511 May St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1889
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,233 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Well-maintained vintage home close to Elgin's historic district, downtown and the Fox River! Move-in ready two bedroom and one full bathroom home. HUGE detached garage with over 400 square feet of parking space plus two levels of heated bonus space for office, workshop, etc. -- bring your ideas! Tons of storage in this property! Updates include bathroom remodel (2019), furnace, air conditioning & ductwork installed (2007), water heater replaced (2018), garage door replaced (2010), garage roof replaced (2017), driveway extension/patio (2017), attached shed repaired (2019), and main sewer line replaced (2012). Laundry on site. Fenced-in yard! Tons of charm! Just move in and enjoy!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jamie Decker
Listing Office - eXp Realty LLC
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10961463 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 10961463
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1152
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.189
Property Tax $ 4166.16
Year Built 1889
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% - $275, Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 5
Laundry In Unit
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Other
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Garage
Garage Desc Detached
Other Structures Garage(s)
Exterior Features Patio
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elgin
County Kane
Elementary School Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School District 46
High School Elgin High School
Middle School District 46
Middle School Ellis Middle School
High School District 46
APN 624257001
Directions Rt. 25 (Liberty St.). Right On May. Home On Left.
$245K
Range: $186K-$303K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,518/month
Gross rent multiplier: 9.5 - Good
  • Mar 2021
    Public Records
  • Mar 15, 2021 Sold
    $172,500
  • Mar 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10961463
  • Mar 6, 2021 Sold
    $172,500 (+3.0%)
  • Jan 15, 2021 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 11, 2021 Listed
    $167,500 (+4.8%)
  • Mar 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07162135
  • Mar 17, 2010 Expired
    —
  • Mar 16, 2009 Listed
    $159,900 (+16.7%)
  • Sep 2003
    Public Records
  • Sep 17, 2003 Sold
    $137,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $5,374 +5.3%
    $75,155 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $5,106 +5.3%
    $67,897 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $4,848 +4.7%
    $61,910 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $4,629 +7.7%
    $57,882 +8.95%
  • 2020
    $4,298 +3.2%
    $53,127 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $4,166 +17.7%
    $50,607 +21.09%
  • 2018
    $3,539 -99.0%
    $41,793 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $344,652 +8716.6%
    $39,509 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $3,909
    $36,654
  • 511 May St
    $172K
  • Elgin
    —
  • 60120
    $300K 0% y/y
  • Elgin
    $374K -6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
607 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 $272,000 4/1 1,898 0.01
611 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 $246,000 3/2 1,316 0.02
617 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 $313,000 5/2 2,384 0.03
600 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120 $260,000 4/2 2,088 0.03
606 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120 $248,000 3/2 1,648 0.03
614 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 $268,000 3/3 1,374 0.03
621 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 $259,000 4/2 1,616 0.04
612 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120 $199,000 3/1 1,412 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Huff Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
4/10
Ellis Middle School
public Grades 7-8
School District U-46
3/10
Elgin High School
public Grades 9-12
School District U-46
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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