261 Perry St

$209,900
Price
2
Beds
904 Sq. Ft.
$232 / Sq. Ft.
904
Sq. Ft.
$232
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Hurry! Absolutely adorable! Excellent West side location with quick access to train or I-90! Nice level deep lot! Covered front porch - perfect for summer nights! Spacious living room with tons of natural light! Very functional eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry and enough room for a small table! All appliances stay! Separate formal dining room or flex room with double door entry with transom above and crown molding! Gracious size bedrooms! Full bath with claw foot tub! 10' ceilings! Large unfinished...Hurry! Absolutely adorable! Excellent West side location with quick access to train or I-90! Nice level deep lot! Covered front porch - perfect for summer nights! Spacious living room with tons of natural light! Very functional eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry and enough room for a small table! All appliances stay! Separate formal dining room or flex room with double door entry with transom above and crown molding! Gracious size bedrooms! Full bath with claw foot tub! 10' ceilings! Large unfinished basement perfect for storage! PermaSeal installed in basement for peace of mind! Outside back patio great for all your lawn furniture! Shared driveway and shared garage! (Garage partitioned off) New washer 2025! New furnace & central air! Some exterior work needed but solid house! Being sold as is condition! Make an offer!

Property Details for 261 Perry Street

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2025 04:24 PM

Property Details for 261 Perry Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12483387
Days on Market40
Taxes$3,441 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1883
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,917 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 261 Perry Street

Stories-Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,917 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,324 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,037

Property Taxes

$287

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 Perry Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Sq Ft: 904
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 904
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33x149
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-06T19:13:29
  • Photos Count: 16
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X8
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13

Property History for 261 Perry Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12483387

Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12483387

$209,900
Nov 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483387

$219,900
Oct 31, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12483387

Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12483387

$209,900
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483387

$219,900
Sep 13, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78760584

$116,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12483387

11/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12483387

$209,900
11/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483387

$219,900
10/31/2025

Contingent

MRED #12483387

10/16/2025

Price Change

MRED #12483387

$209,900
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483387

$219,900
09/13/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78760584

$116,000

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Public Records for 261 Perry Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,341Additions$40,654Total$50,995
Tax Record2024$3,441 ($287 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt904 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt904 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,901 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883CountyKANEAPN06-23-204-003

Schools near 261 Perry Street

This home is within School District U-46.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lowrie Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Abbott Middle School
Public7 to 8

Larkin High School
Public9 to 12

Central School Program
Public7 to 12

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