315 Congdon Ave

$329,900
Price
4
Beds
2,627 Sq. Ft.
$126 / Sq. Ft.
2,627
Sq. Ft.
$126
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Hurry! Excellent opportunity to live in Elgin's prime Northeast end! Just a block to the bike path and Fox River! Quick access to I-90 and train! This beautiful older home has so much potential! Sits on a nice deep wooded lot! The expansive addition added a 2-story family room with stone fireplace, hardwood floors and double sliding doors! Updated kitchen with wraparound breakfast bar, 42" custom cabinetry, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances! Spacious separate formal dining room with...Hurry! Excellent opportunity to live in Elgin's prime Northeast end! Just a block to the bike path and Fox River! Quick access to I-90 and train! This beautiful older home has so much potential! Sits on a nice deep wooded lot! The expansive addition added a 2-story family room with stone fireplace, hardwood floors and double sliding doors! Updated kitchen with wraparound breakfast bar, 42" custom cabinetry, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances! Spacious separate formal dining room with crown molding and oversized baseboard molding! Large separate formal/flex living room! 2-story art studio/exercise room - bring your ideas! 1st floor den/4th bedroom! Convenient 1st floor laundry room! Unique 1st floor stone bath with cascading shower ledge! Beautiful custom staircase! Also rear staircase that leads to the kitchen! Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, skylight and luxury bath with oversized soaker tub, separate shower and skylight! Gracious size secondary bedrooms! Full unfinished basement perfect for storage! Detached 1 car garage perfect for extra off street parking! Sellers are in the process of packing, so please excuse the clutter! Time to put your charm and finishing touches on this beauty!
  1. Listed by Robert Wisdom • RE/MAX Horizon
    P: (847)-695-8348 C: (847)-980-3670 wisdom@teamwisdomrealestate.com
  2. Listed by Lisa Wisdom • RE/MAX Horizon
    P: (847)-695-8348 lisa@teamwisdomrealestate.com

Property Details for 315 Congdon Avenue

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
7.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 10:30 AM

Property Details for 315 Congdon Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12509875
Days on Market27
Taxes$8,980 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,029 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 315 Congdon Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,029 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,378 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,630

Property Taxes

$748

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 315 Congdon Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Dirt Driveway, Gravel, Off Alley, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Garden Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1058
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1058
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x138x66x138
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-04T20:15:13
  • Photos Count: 17
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 26X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X14
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 16X12

Property History for 315 Congdon Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12509875

Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509875

$329,900
Dec 30, 2020

Sold

MRED #10923019

$244,500
Nov 16, 2020

Pending

MRED #10923019

Nov 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10923019

$250,000
Nov 2, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10916971

$250,000
Oct 26, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10801469

$250,000
Oct 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10916971

$250,000
Jul 31, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10801469

$250,000
Oct 7, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10343457

$259,900
Aug 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10343457

$259,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Contingent

MRED #12509875

11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509875

$329,900
12/30/2020

Sold

MRED #10923019

$244,500
11/16/2020

Pending

MRED #10923019

11/02/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10923019

$250,000
11/02/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10916971

$250,000
10/26/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10801469

$250,000
10/26/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10916971

$250,000
07/31/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10801469

$250,000
10/07/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10343457

$259,900
08/19/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10343457

$259,900

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

Public Records for 315 Congdon Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,433Additions$100,782Total$120,215
Tax Record2024$8,980 ($748 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,627 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,627 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,152 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyKANEAPN06-12-107-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 315 Congdon Avenue

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
Coleman Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Larsen Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin High School
Public9 to 12

Central School Program
Public7 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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