# 26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $299,900 ($250/sqft), built 1900, 1,200 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,603/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $299,900 |
| Price/sqft | $250 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,200 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,516 |
| Estimated Insurance | $87 |
| **Total** | **$1,603** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Highland Elementary School
- **Middle:** Kimball Middle School
- **High:** Larkin High School

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1900
- 0.15 acre lot
- 2 stories
- 2 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Opportunity knocks! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in an established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying a convenient location close to everything. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, Randall Road shopping and dining, I-90, and only about 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport, the location is hard to beat. A huge front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck and fenced backyard. Additional features include a basement offering great storage or future finishing possibilities, a two-car garage, and dual furnace and air conditioning systems. This home is ready for your decorating ideas and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, space, and a highly convenient location. With solid bones, desirable features, and easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining, this is a property with tremendous potential.

## Location

- **Address:** 26 Monroe Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
- **County:** Kane
- **Coordinates:** 42.035442, -88.300348
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.035442,-88.300348

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Tamara O'Connor
- **Brokerage:** Premier Living Properties
- **Phone:** (630) 377-1646

## Primary Photo

![26 Monroe Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2da16dbc3910151d90331931e0072349l-f1141026208r.jpg)

*28 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/26-monroe-avenue-elgin-il-60123-12697411)*

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**MLS#:** 12697411 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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