Elgin

The City of Elgin has been on a roll since it was founded in 1836. Attracting city dwellers and suburbanites, the bustling city is home to over 100,000 people and is one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the state.

A picturesque 1920s millworks building houses the State Street Market with shops that sell antiques, gifts, decor, and handmade items. Many other historic buildings have been transformed into clubs and eateries.

With plenty of arts and entertainment, Elgin offers residents a variety of galleries, museums, and theaters, along with a children’s chorus and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Downtown Elgin has undergone significant renovations with new development including townhouses, condominiums, and lofts. Housing is diverse from historic districts to neighborhoods with single-family homes and townhomes.

The city has more than 75 parks and 10 recreation facilities, with over 1,600 acres of parks and 4,000 acres of Kane and Cook County forest preserves. Residents enjoy canoeing, fishing, and equestrian trails as well as access to the Fox River Trail and Illinois Prairie Path. There are 36 miles of trails for hikers and bikers to enjoy.

Elgin has three Metra stations along the Milwaukee District West Line, providing daily service to Chicago.

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Open Houses in Elgin

Here are 12 Open Houses out of 394 listings in Elgin

Featured Elgin Listings

Here are 12 out of 394 listings in Elgin

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Brown line at Kimball

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Green line at Harlem/Lake

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Pink line at 54th/Cermak

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BNSF Railway line at Route 59 Metra

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Heritage Corridor line at Lemont Metra

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Metra Electric Blue Island Branch line at Blue Island

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Metra Electric Main Branch line at Millenium Station

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Metra Electric South Chicago Branch line at 67th St Metra

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Milwaukee District North line at Prairie Crossing

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Milwaukee District West line at Elgin Metra

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North Central Service line at Wheeling Metra

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Rock Island District line at Chicago LaSalle St Metra

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South Shore line at Millenium Station

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Southwest Service line at Worth Metra

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Union Pacific North line at Fort Sheridan Metra

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Union Pacific Northwest line at Barrington Metra

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Union Pacific West line at Geneva
$319,790
Average Sale Price
42
Average Days On The Market
100%
Sales Prices VS. List Price
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