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Sold on 09/08/2017
Gordon Gromer of RE/MAX Horizon
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542 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

$314,000

Last sold 09/08/2017 for $174K

  • 5

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,702

    Sqft ($102/Sqft)

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About 542 Illinois Ave

Property type House
Year built 1952
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
A true 5 bedroom house with a bedroom and full bath on the first floor plus 4 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor! You also get a full basement with a family room and laundry area with a toilet, shower and sink. New boiler and first floor windows within last 5 years.. . And if that's not enough add in the enclosed porch, 2 fireplaces and a storage shed plus hardwood floors under the carpet on th first floor. This is a great family home in a convenient area on elgin's southeast side.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Gordon Gromer
Listing Office - RE/MAX Horizon
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09658108 • last updated 9 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 9658108
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1702
Property Tax $ 3558
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1952
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Combined W/ LivRm
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Attic Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 9
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Enclosed Porch, 5th Bedroom, Enclosed Porch
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features Chairlift, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), Yes
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Aluminum Siding
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard, Wooded
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
Water Source Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Location
County Kane
Elementary School HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 46
Elementary School District 46
Middle School District 46
High School ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
Directions LIBERTY ST. TO VAN NOSTRAND PLACE E TO ILLINOIS AVE S TO 542
APN 624277015
$314K
Range: $235K-$392K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $17,725/month
Gross rent multiplier: 0.8 - Excellent
  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 27, 2017 Sold
    $174,000
  • Sep 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09658108
  • Sep 9, 2017 Sold
    $174,000 (+2.4%)
  • Jun 30, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 13, 2017 Listed
    $169,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $6,452 +5.0%
    $88,616 +10.69%
  • 2023
    $6,143 +5.7%
    $80,057 +9.67%
  • 2022
    $5,809 +4.6%
    $72,998 +6.96%
  • 2021
    $5,554 +7.6%
    $68,248 +9.08%
  • 2020
    $5,159 +3.1%
    $62,568 +4.98%
  • 2019
    $5,006 +13.6%
    $59,600 +17.84%
  • 2018
    $4,407 -98.8%
    $50,578 +5.78%
  • 2017
    $378,645 +7903.9%
    $47,814 +7.79%
  • 2016
    $4,731
    $44,358
  • 542 Illinois Ave
    $174K
  • —
  • 60120
    $315K +5% y/y
  • Elgin
    $395K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
546 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $299,000 3/2 1,168 0.01
536 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $201,000 1/1 912 0.01
640 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 $332,000 4/2 1,578 0.02
641 Van Nostrand Pl, Elgin, IL 60120 $236,000 —/1 1,212 0.02
626 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 $297,000 3/3 1,287 0.03
625 Van Nostrand Pl, Elgin, IL 60120 $316,000 3/1 2,000 0.03
543 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 $206,000 2/1 992 0.03
620 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 $238,000 3/2 1,248 0.03

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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