Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,406 sqft$203/sqft
265 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120
Multi FamilyProperty Type
10,018 sq ftLot Size
1890Year Built
$203/sq ftPrice per sq ft
13 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great investment opportunity near downtown Elgin. 5 car garage, swimming pool, some updates to 3rd unit. Two vacant units. Seller occupies main unit and will be out when sold. Sold AS-ISGreat investment opportunity near downtown Elgin. 5 car garage, swimming pool, some updates to 3rd unit. Two vacant units. Seller occupies main unit and will be out when sold. Sold AS-IS

    Sold By Realty of America, LLC

    • Listed by: Bryson Calvin 815.355.7564 Bcalvin@starckre.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    Listing closed: 12/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12432113

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $327,500

    Avg days on market

    32

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.3%

    Elgin, IL

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    Square Feet
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    Bedrooms
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    Property Information for 265 Center Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,485 / year
    • MLS Type: Two to Four Units / 2 Story Unit/S
    • County: Kane County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Township: Elgin
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 5.0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Zoning: MULTI
    Building Information
    • Residences: 3
    • Year Built: 1890
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • Elementary School: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary Schoo
    • Jr High Middle School: Kimball Middle School
    • High School District: 46
    • High School: Larkin High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Other
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • # Full Baths in Building: 3
    • # Half Baths in Building: 0
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 199X49X198X49
    • Total # Units in Building: 3.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt, Metal
    • Foundation Details: Stone
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
    • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 3
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Multi Family
    Unit 1
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
    • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00
    Unit 2
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
    • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00
    Unit 3
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
    • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00

    Property History for 265 Center Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 4, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12432113

    $285,000
    Nov 28, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1922639891

    $285,000
    Oct 13, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12432113

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/04/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12432113

    $285,000
    11/28/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1922639891

    $285,000
    10/13/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12432113

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 265 Center Street

    Taxable ValueLand$12,580Additions$97,655Total$110,235
    Tax Record2025$7,800 ($650 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,655 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,655 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyKANEAPN06-13-106-005

    Schools near 265 Center Street

    This home is within School District U-46.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 6 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
    PublicK to 6

    Kimball Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Larkin High School
    Public9 to 12

    Central School Program
    Public6 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 265 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120
    $285,000
    4
    1,406
    10,018
    $178,715
    4
    1,462
    5,270
    4
    2
    2,198
    2,904
    3
    2
    1,551
    5,000
    $229,000
    4
    2.5
    2,288
    8,712
    2
    2
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    2,944

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