121 E Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067
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OFF MARKET

$497,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

121 E Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067

Est. Refi. Payment $3,468/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 22, 2019 for $345,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$498K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$36K (+7.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$153K (+44.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$498K
July 2026$494K
June 2026$498K
May 2026$482K
April 2026$478K
March 2026$467K
February 2026$451K
January 2026$447K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
306 N Schubert St, Palatine, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/02/26
3
1.5
1,248
348 N Schiller St, Palatine, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$452,000
05/20/26
3
1.5
1,250
457 N Comfort Ln, Palatine, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$385,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,270
18 E Wood St, Palatine, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$495,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,860
338 N Benton St, Palatine, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$375,000
09/09/25
4
2
1,771
140 N Schubert St, Palatine, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$490,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,132
247 N Brockway St, Palatine, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$355,000
06/04/26
3
2
2,112
33 E Comfort Ln, Palatine, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$477,500
05/18/26
4
3
1,392
142 S Fremont St, Palatine, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$372,775
07/14/26
3
1.5
1,374
149 N Hale St, Palatine, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$785,000
07/07/26
3
2.5
2,068

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
126 E Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.04
$625,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
261 N Fremont St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.09
$568,800
4
2.5
2,482
Off Market
250 N Oak St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.09
$607,900
4
3
1,977
Off Market
269 N Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.10
$329,000
3
1
1,152
For Sale
154 N Fremont St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.06
-
3
2
1,656
Off Market
244 N Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.09
$505,300
3
1.5
1,392
Off Market
208 N Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.07
$709,300
3
2
1,928
Off Market
100 E Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.09
$466,400
3
2
1,338
Off Market
310 N Schiller St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.18
$631,000
4
2.5
2,244
Recently Sold
316 N Schiller St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.18
$325,000
2
1
884
Recently Sold
149 N Hale St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.11
$785,000
3
2.5
2,068
Recently Sold
222 N Hale St, Palatine, IL 60067
0.13
$808,900
4
2.5
2,537
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 121 E Colfax St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1927
Living Area
1,300 sqft
Price/Sqft
$383
Parking
Garage

About this House

Location,location,location. A charming vintage bungalow with easy access to downtown Palatine. Metra, police depart., fire depart.,school,parks and village hall are only minutes away. This home offers many original details, including hardwood flooring thru out most of the 1st level, built-ins and more. The main level includes separate living room and dining room that leads into an expansive kitchen & bright breakfast nook. Master Bedroom on 1st flr. The lower level is perfect for entertaining with a large family room and dry bar. There is an additional room for a private office or workout room The second level offers two bedrooms, storage and a full bath. The backyard features a sunny deck that is just perfect to take in the 4th of July fireworks, summer barbecues and parties. Long concrete driveway fits many cars and leads into a 2 car garage. New Hardie Board siding in 2008,concrete drive '11, new roof '12, updated electrical '08, new windows upstairs '13, basement completed '07
121 E Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1927. It last sold for $345,000 on Jul 22, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $497,500, with a rent estimate of $3,170/month.

Home Details for 121 E Colfax St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: OtherPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6590 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 22, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10416606
Sold
$345,000
Jun 26, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$365,000
Jun 14, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$365,000
May 8, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$268,000
Aug 28, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$239,000

Market trends in Palatine

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$370K
$29.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$246
$8MoM
Available listings
219
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Palatine

At least 542 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Kasey Egle
    "You definitely need a car to get around to most places. Some places are walkable but it is much easier to get around with a car. My commute to the city Chicago is always great and convenient using the local Palatine Metra Station."
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  • Luke Fischer
    "Soccer games and walking in the park. Pickle ball under the lights. Green lawns and flowers. Downtown festivals and parades. "
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  • Schaedig5
    "Lots of dogs in the neighborhood. People keep them on leashes and are always walking the sidewalks. "
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  • 4h8zhsv4r2
    "Friendly neighbors and easy access to so many outdoor activities and walking paths. Golf restaurants and bars all around "
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  • June Holmstrom
    "Block party, outdoor concerts, holiday parades, friendly neighbors, close to everything, excellent walkability."
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  • Michael Anzalone
    "Like the forest preserve trails to walk their dog . There are a few places Togo . Also there is a mini dog Park "
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  • Maryjean79
    "Lots of dog owners here and many walking paths. Most dog owners are thoughtful of other neighbors when walking their dogs "
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  • Elizabeth Strong
    "Palatine has a great mix of affordable housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. With plenty of stores, access to the highway, and multiple large forest preserves, it’s a great mix of green space and accessibility. I think our library is top-tier and there are plenty of free community activities for kids and adults. "
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  • Susan S.
    "Winding streets, friendly neighbors, great schools, neighborhood Easter egg hunts , sleigh rides, and block parties! We have lived here for 25 years "
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  • Everferreyra
    "Friendly family community makes it a great living place. Trails and forest preserves around the area make it a plus"
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  • Kaseyegle
    "The Palatine Jaycees Festival during the 4th of July Weekend, Palatine Oktoberfest, and Town Square events. Downtown Palatine also has so many restaurants and things to enjoy."
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  • Elizabeth Strong
    "Lots of people are out walking their dogs. I see people using leashes and the dogs look well-behaved"
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  • Schaedig5
    "We’ve been living here for over 10 years and love that everything is so close. Safe community with great neighbors. "
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  • Julia Eltringham
    "Very drivable and public transportation is available, if needed. I drive about twenty minutes to get to work"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 months and it's quite peaceful and quiet out here and it's got good proximity to marketplaces like Walmart, gas stations, schools. "
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  • Jairo M.
    "Depending on where you live you may be limited to the dog. But Dog’s are welcomed and you must look after them. And The city requires you to register your dogs with a small fee. "
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  • Robards3314
    "There are a lot of parks. Many people have dogs, and you se dogs around everywhere. Our neighborhood is definitely dog friendly."
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  • Unjomm
    "Fireworks! Carnival! Bike show! Fresh food farm market! Easter Egg Hunting at local churches!!! Petting zoo at churches is fun! Flea market is fun too!!!!!! "
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  • Unjomm
    "4th of july fireworks at the palatine park district! Carnivals for children!!! Farmer market! Bike show"
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  • Haley H.
    "Everyone has dogs and everyone is friendly and says hi to each other when passing. Sjshshdjdksb sjskcksjah "
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  • Laismamao
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time and dogs seem welcome in the neighborhood. There are parks around too "
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  • Agjames
    "I lived here for two years. No problems at all. Decent people and Very diverse. I always felt safe no matter what time of the day. "
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  • Haley H.
    "There is a farmers market on Saturday mornings and street fest in August with bands and Oktoberfest in September"
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  • Jacob P.
    "Very safe, friendly families, close to main transportation and excellent schools. Highly recommend this community "
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  • Patrycefenty
    "I drive my car, there are no buses around. the train station is about 15 minutes from me. There are Also no sidewalks to walk along, but there is a forest preserve near by. "
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  • Rita D.
    "Everyone is friendly. Great place to raise children. There are a lot things to do in Palatine. Great parks for children and downtown Palatine is beautiful."
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  • Rita D.
    "I’ve lived in Palatine for 20 years and feel safe. The neighbors are friendly and helpful and an all in all great neighborhood and great area to raise your children."
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  • Tattoonams
    "I love palatine. It’s a great place to live close to train stations buses and most major stores and banks. As well as easy access to highways "
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  • Rosaura8
    "Friendly and convenient and have lived here 20 years. Close proximity to major highways and stores. Close to my employer office."
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  • Bacik_20
    "Taxes are outrageous, people aren’t friendly, weather is garbage, hopefully moving soon! Too many people live here as well. "
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  • Rita C.
    "I think Palatine is unique in a way because it has a nice neighborhood feel to it. even walking down the street people say hi when they walk by. its cozy and comfortable and everyone is friendly. I love living here."
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  • Kavita
    "This is very peaceful neighborhood with all easy approach stores parks restaurants and well maintained surroundings "
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  • Gypsylee B.
    "There are plenty of things. There are neighborhood festivals. There are plenty of family owned restaurants too."
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  • Kat S.
    "Don’t know public transport. Traffic sucks because of all the IL and US major roads which means they’re terribly plowed because they’re controlled my IDOT. Couple of intersections have frequent accidents. "
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  • Vinodan_4
    "Schools are decent. I work nearby so commute is easy. traffic does not get too congested. In all good quiet place. "
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  • Matthew H.
    "Great area to raise a family. It has always feels like Hometown, USA. I would recommend to anyone moving in the area."
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  • Rupali M.
    "No interaction with neighbors and no social interaction within the society, specially the Parkside where we live."
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  • Anthony P.
    "There are many families that live in the surrounding condominiuns. There are always people walking their dogs and going to the nearby "dog park" (converted tennis court)."
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  • Michael K. C.
    "I drive to Waukegan every day and it’s pretty congested most days, I get stuck in traffic almost every day "
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  • Maryjean79
    "I commute to another suburb. 20 minute drive. Close to major highways. You can take commuter train to downtown Chicago. "
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Frequently asked questions about 121 E Colfax St

  • What is 121 E Colfax St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 121 E Colfax St in Palatine, IL is $497,500.
  • What is the price history for 121 E Colfax St?
    121 E Colfax St in Palatine, IL last sold for $345,000 in July 2019.
  • Is Palatine a buyer's or seller's market?
    Palatine is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Palatine?
    The median sale price in Palatine is $370K. That is up $29.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 121 E Colfax St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 121 E Colfax St in Palatine, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 121 E Colfax St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 121 E Colfax St in Palatine, IL has in-unit laundry.

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