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.
Property Details
Price:
$299,900
MLS #:
MRD12666996
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
elgin
Listed Date:
Jun 25, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,200
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
School District:
46
Elementary School:
Highland Elementary School
Middle School:
Kimball Middle School
High School:
Larkin High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
Exterior
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Community Features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Cedar
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$4,586
Map
Community
- Address26 Monroe Avenue Elgin IL
- CityElgin
- CountyKane
- Zip Code60123
Subdivisions in Elgin
- Almora Heights
- Bowes Creek Country Club
- Brierwood
- Castle Creek
- Catatoga
- Cedar Grove
- Century Oaks
- Century Oaks West
- Cobblers Crossing
- College Green
- Copper Springs
- Country Aire
- Country Brook
- Country Trails
- Edgewater by Del Webb
- Fieldstone
- Glens of College Green
- Highland Glen
- Highland Springs
- Highland Woods
- Kennington Square
- Lords Park
- Lords Park Manor
- Meadows Edge at Highland Woods
- Millcreek
- Mitawa
- Mulberry Grove
- Oak Ridge
- Oakwood Hills
- Parkwood
- Parkwood Farms
- Ponds of Stony Creek
- Providence
- Randall Ridge
- Remington at Providence
- River Park Place
- Sandy Creek
- Shadow Hill
- Sierra Ridge
- Stonebrook
- Sunset Park
- Tall Oaks
- The Greens of Elgin
- The Reserve of Elgin
- Tuscan Woods
- Valley Creek
- Washington Heights
- Waterford
- West Point Gardens
- West Point Gardens South
- West Ridge
- Williamsburg Commons
- Willow Bay Club
- Willow Lake Estates
- Woodland Creek
- Woodland Meadows East
- Woodlands
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Elgin as of Jul 03, 2026
251
Single Family Listed
44
Avg DOM
210
Avg $ / SqFt
$492,651
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 26 Monroe Avenue Elgin IL is a Single Family for sale in Elgin, IL, 60123. It is listed for $299,900 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $250. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Elgin is $210. The average listing price for Single Family in Elgin is $492,651.
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26 Monroe Avenue
Elgin, IL
