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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,008 sqft
818 Adams St, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$169/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Cozy ranch on elgin's west side... Newer windows, hvac, hot water heater,siding,roof and leaf guard gutters. 1 1/2 car garage with a 24'x10' storage room that could convert to an enclosed porch. Bath was recently remodeled, basement has a spacious family room and unfinished space with laundry area, shower, sink and stool. Hardwood floors under carpet on main level. Personal property will be removed via on-site estate sale as soon as they are allowed in illinois or sooner if necessary.Cozy ranch on elgin's west side... Newer windows, hvac, hot water heater,siding,roof and leaf guard gutters. 1 1/2 car garage with a 24'x10' storage room that could convert to an enclosed porch. Bath was recently remodeled, basement has a spacious family room and unfinished space with laundry area, shower, sink and stool. Hardwood floors under carpet on main level. Personal property will be removed via on-site estate sale as soon as they are allowed in illinois or sooner if necessary.

    Sold By Fathom Realty IL LLC

    • Listed by: Gordon Gromer 847.812.6468 ggromer@comcast.net • REMAX Horizon
    Listing closed: 06/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10709781

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $202,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.3%

    Elgin, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

    $172,000

    Sold 12/24/24

    2
    Bedrooms
    1
    Bathrooms
    864
    Square Feet
    0.24
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
    1/17
    2

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    Sold 01/09/26

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    Bedrooms
    904
    Square Feet
    0.11
    Acres
    $199,000 | 255 Bartlett Place, Elgin, IL 60120
    1/17
    3

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    Bedrooms
    928
    Square Feet
    0.86
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/17
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    Sold 08/29/25

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    1
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    7

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    Sold 09/17/25

    2
    Bedrooms
    1
    Bathrooms
    1,164
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    8

    $205,000

    Sold 08/17/26

    2
    Bedrooms
    1
    Bathrooms
    1,164
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/36
    9

    $215,000

    Sold 12/22/25

    2
    Bedrooms
    961
    Square Feet
    0.08
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    Property Information for 818 Adams Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,765 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Kane County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Township: Elgin
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1954
    • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,016 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • Elementary School: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
    • Jr High Middle School: Abbott Middle School
    • High School District: 46
    • High School: Larkin High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Handicap Shower
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1008
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Purifier
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1008
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1450
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2016
    • Main Sq Ft: 1008
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 58X157
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars, Roll-In Shower
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 442.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 566
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2020-05-08T21:45:16
    • Photos Count: 16
    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 Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 14X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Size: 34X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Size: 16X11
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Size: 18X14
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 24X10
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Storage

    Property History for 818 Adams Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 19, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #673619378

    $170,000—
    Jun 19, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10709781

    $169,900—
    May 10, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10709781

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/19/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #673619378

    $170,000
    06/19/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10709781

    $169,900
    05/10/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10709781

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    Public Records for 818 Adams Street

    Taxable ValueLand$17,747Additions$61,799Total$79,546
    Tax Record2025$5,458 ($455 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,077 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954CountyKANEAPN06-23-155-016

    Schools near 818 Adams 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 - 6 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Harriet Gifford Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Abbott 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

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 818 Adams Street, Elgin, IL 60123
    $169,900
    2
    1,008
    9,016
    $170,000
    5
    –
    6,050
    –
    3
    2
    1,372
    9,077
    $255,000
    2
    –
    9,106
    $165,000
    2
    2.5
    744
    7,510
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    3
    2.5
    1,040
    10,560

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