$275,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,400

square ft

121 Monroe Avenue

Elgin, Illinois 60123

Closed / MLS #12597559 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 5/9/2026 at 6:03am

Amazing opportunity to own a piece of history and in such great shape! Historical touches meet modern design. Upon entry architectural details will be noticed from the entry room decor, gallery crown molding, gorgeous pocket doors LR to DR, stenciled wall art, & coffered ceilings. Amazing built-ins & antique lighting. Original hardwood floors & double pane windows are in amazing condition! Custom vaulted ceiling from modernized kitchen to upstairs finished attic. Decorative brick column follows you up the stairs as well. Kitchen boasts 42" maple cabinets, granite ctops, a pro-style cooking stove & hood, SS appliances, copper sink & ceramic floor. Attic could be 3rd bedroom. Huge storage room. Kitchen access to paver brick patio and full 7' high basement w/more serious storage & an exterior access. Dry and solid basement homes a tankless water heater, 200 amp updated electric service, laundry area potential 2nd bathroom plumbing. Brand new cedar shake roof 2024. Custom brick paver patio w/ granite bar ready for entertaining. Unique opportunity at this entry home owner price, expect this one to go fast.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric, Radiant

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x13 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Attic:

22x20 - Second Level

Loft:

22x11 - Second Level

Storage:

16x13 - Basement Level

Deck:

35x14 - Main Level

Work Room:

25x16 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,061

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60123

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Larkin High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric, Radiant

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x13 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Attic:

22x20 - Second Level

Loft:

22x11 - Second Level

Storage:

16x13 - Basement Level

Deck:

35x14 - Main Level

Work Room:

25x16 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,061

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60123

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Larkin High School

Listing Office: Real 1 Realty

Listing Office Phone: 224.699.9396

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