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Sold on 12/30/2019
Sarah Leonard of RE/MAX Suburban

56 Monroe St, Elgin, IL 60123

  • $346,000

    Last sold 12/30/2019 for $192K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,055

    Sqft ($94/Sqft)

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About 56 Monroe St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1923
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.34 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Charming Four-Square home set on a quiet, Double Corner Lot! Enjoy this classic home that boasts a beautiful blend of original woodwork and style with updated features and generous room sizes! The enclosed porch is a great place to sit and enjoy morning coffee. Get the feeling of HOME when you walk into the family room with a wood burning fireplace. Eat-in kitchen offers an abundance of white cabinetry and plenty of counter space ~ plus opens to a formal dining room with stunning, custom woodwork and timeless tin ceiling. Convenient first floor bedroom with original hardwood floors and a beautifully updated private full bath, perfect for in-law arrangement or guests! Second floor HUGE master bedroom with walk-in custom closet. 2 additional bedrooms and full bath with loads of built-in cabinets for storage. Partially finished basement includes a rec room, an office, and a half bath. Classic attic with interior stairs is ready for your customization! Updates include brand new carpet on the main floor, stairs, and upstairs hallway. Newer windows in porch, family room and dining room as well as 2nd floor front bedroom. Extra-large fenced yard with paver patio and detached 2 car garage. Conveniently located close to Rt 20 and Randal Rd corridor, schools, Downtown Elgin, and shopping/dining/entertainment! Don't Miss Out!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sarah Leonard
Listing Office - RE/MAX Suburban
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10585956 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Levels/Style American 4-Sq.
MLS # 10585956
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2055
Property Tax $ 6866.36
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1923
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Attic Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
Exterior
Exterior Features Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Brick
Roof Slate
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s, Off Street, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4, 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Corner, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Location
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Kane
Elementary School Washington Elementary School
Middle School Abbott Middle School
High School District 46
Elementary School District 46
Middle School District 46
High School Larkin High School
Directions Highland Ave. To Larkin Ave. - Larkin Ave. W To Monroe Ave. Monroe Ave. N To PIQ
APN 614302014
$346K
Range: $301K-$390K
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2020
    Public Records
  • Feb 25, 2020 Sold
    $192,500
  • Jan 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10585956
  • Jan 30, 2020 Sold
    $192,500 (-3.8%)
  • Dec 30, 2019 Active
    —
  • Dec 2, 2019 Listed
    $200,000 (-4.8%)
  • Dec 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10566779
  • Dec 4, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Nov 5, 2019 Listed
    $210,000 (-2.3%)
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10525480
  • Oct 17, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Sep 21, 2019 Listed
    $215,000 (-6.3%)
  • Sep 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10472420
  • Sep 21, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Aug 2, 2019 Listed
    $229,500
  • Aug 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10398883
  • Aug 2, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Jul 10, 2019 Price Change
    $229,500 (-4.2%)
  • Jun 26, 2019 Price Change
    $239,500 (-2.0%)
  • Jun 21, 2019 Price Change
    $244,500 (-2.0%)
  • May 31, 2019 Listed
    $249,500 (+2.9%)
  • Feb 2004
    Public Records
  • Feb 2, 2004 Sold
    $242,500
  • 56 Monroe St
    $192K
  • Southwest Elgin
    $275K +3% y/y
  • 60123
    $315K 0% y/y
  • Elgin
    $410K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
102 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $311,000 3/1 1,418 0.02
44 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $286,000 4/1 1,720 0.02
53 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $275,000 2/1 1,280 0.03
49 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $319,000 3/1 1,530 0.03
106 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $346,000 3/1 2,120 0.03
45 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $292,000 2/1 1,037 0.03
55 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $320,000 —/1 1,822 0.03
40 Monroe Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 $340,000 4/1 1,900 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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Washington Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-6
School District U-46
1/10
Abbott Middle School
public Grades 7-8
School District U-46
2/10
Larkin High School
public Grades 9-12
School District U-46
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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