96 S Crystal St

$470,000
Price
5
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Calling all investors Extremely well maintained 5 unit residential property 3 units are studios 2 units one bedroom One furnace Upgraded electric All newer windows Newer roof Newer doors Interior / exterior painted 1520' basement with optional storage Walking distance to the fox river and downtown elgin area Close to expressway and public transportation servicesCalling all investors Extremely well maintained 5 unit residential property 3 units are studios 2 units one bedroom One furnace Upgraded electric All newer windows Newer roof Newer doors Interior / exterior painted 1520' basement with optional storage Walking distance to the fox river and downtown elgin area Close to expressway and public transportation services
  1. Listed by Debra Walsh • Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire
    P: (630)-209-1656 dwalsh633@aol.com

Property Details for 96 South Crystal Street

Area
Elgin
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2025 12:06 AM

Property Details for 96 South Crystal Street

StatusActive
MLS #12502772
Days on Market53
Taxes$9,139 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family 5+ / Multi Family 5+-Other
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,619 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 96 South Crystal Street

Stories2Residences5Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,619 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,084 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,322

Property Taxes

$762

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 96 South Crystal Street

General Information
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Information: 24-Hr Notice Required
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Parking
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Heat/Ventilation: Central Bldg Heat,Forced Air,Gas
  • # Of Refrigerators: 5
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
Property/Lot Information
  • Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Multi-Family Type: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 73X78
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5619.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction: Block, Wood, Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • # Of Ranges: 5
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-28T15:53:18
  • Photos Count: 8
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Location: Corner,Public Transport Avail
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 5
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $304.00
  • Fuel Expense: $1,508.00
  • Gross Income: $41,336.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $41,336.00
  • Insurance Expense: $3,957.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $.00
  • Electric Expense Source: Actual
  • Fuel Expense Source: Owner Projection
  • Insurance Expense Source: Combination
  • Janitor Expense: 690
  • Other Expense Source: Actual
  • Total Monthly Income: 3950
  • Water Expense Source: Combination
  • Net Operating Income: $21,102.00
  • Operating Expense: $20,234.00
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $2,699.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 5
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 4
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 5
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 5
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 6
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 6
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 7
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 7
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0

Property History for 96 South Crystal Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502772

$470,000
May 4, 2023

Expired

MRED #11713262

$475,000
Mar 31, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11713262

$475,000
Mar 3, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11713262

Feb 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713262

$475,000
Feb 9, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11713262

Feb 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713262

$475,000
Aug 31, 2022

Expired

MRED #11334073

$449,000
Aug 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11334073

$500,000
Aug 2, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11334073

May 12, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11334073

$480,000
Mar 26, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11334073

$490,000
Feb 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11334073

$500,000
Nov 15, 2019

Sold

MRED #10437580

$300,000
Nov 14, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #661140444

$300,000

+20.3% / yr

Nov 2, 2019

Pending

MRED #10437580

Jul 2, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10437580

$350,000
Jun 18, 2019

Expired

MRED #10318358

$350,000
Mar 23, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10161314

$375,000
Mar 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10318358

$350,000
Dec 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10161314

$395,000
Feb 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488708210

$125,000
Feb 20, 2015

Sold

MRED #08747713

$125,000
Jan 29, 2015

Pending

MRED #08747713

Oct 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08747713

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502772

$470,000
05/04/2023

Expired

MRED #11713262

$475,000
03/31/2023

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11713262

$475,000
03/03/2023

Contingent

MRED #11713262

02/14/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713262

$475,000
02/09/2023

Contingent

MRED #11713262

02/04/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713262

$475,000
08/31/2022

Expired

MRED #11334073

$449,000
08/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11334073

$500,000
08/02/2022

Contingent

MRED #11334073

05/12/2022

Price Change

MRED #11334073

$480,000
03/26/2022

Price Change

MRED #11334073

$490,000
02/27/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11334073

$500,000
11/15/2019

Sold

MRED #10437580

$300,000
11/14/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #661140444

$300,000

+20.3% / yr

11/02/2019

Pending

MRED #10437580

07/02/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10437580

$350,000
06/18/2019

Expired

MRED #10318358

$350,000
03/23/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10161314

$375,000
03/23/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10318358

$350,000
12/27/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10161314

$395,000
02/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488708210

$125,000
02/20/2015

Sold

MRED #08747713

$125,000
01/29/2015

Pending

MRED #08747713

10/06/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08747713

$175,000

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

Public Records for 96 South Crystal Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,882Additions$93,313Total$114,195
Tax Record2024$9,139 ($762 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,550 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,619 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyKANEAPN06-14-410-023

Schools near 96 South Crystal 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
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Abbott Middle School
Public7 to 8

Larkin 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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96 South Crystal Street is a multi-family home for sale in Elgin, IL 60123. This property was listed for sale on October 24, 2025 by Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire, it's currently listed at $470,000. It has been on the market for a total of 53 days and was last sold on November 15, 2019. This listing's school district is School District U-46. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Abbott Middle School and Larkin High School. 96 South Crystal Street is a 5-bed, 5-bath, multi-family home built in 1920.

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