156 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
OFF MARKET

156 S Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,700 sqft

$356,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,490/mo*
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$356,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,490/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,700 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Very nice 4 bedroom ranch with 3 baths. Enter the large foyer and go to living room or kitchen. There is a sitting area on far end of living room for an informal setting or enjoy a very large living room. The 3 baths help accommodate the large family. Large eat-in kitchen with a pantry plus a dining room for all your tasty meals. Master bedroom and bedroom 3 have walkin closets plus more closet space. This home is much larger than it looks in pictures and from the outside. The large basement is unfinished and the full bath is in need of updating, but there is a nice wet bar ready for your enjoyment as well as a partially finished office/den. House is in need a little TLC but presents a large amount of space. Large 2.5 car detached garage. Great backyard with a brick fire pit. Convenient to schools, I-90, shopping, and Metra.
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Home Details for 156 S Melrose Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stone, Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6403 sqft

Price History for 156 S Melrose Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/24/2018$190,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09983031
07/10/2018$193,000PendingAgent Provided
06/28/2018$193,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/12/2018$199,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,548
Assessment$269,445
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 156 S Melrose Ave

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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Sqft
161 S Aldine Ave, Elgin, IL
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$323,000
03/19/26
4
2
1,300
22 S Alfred Ave, Elgin, IL
0.28
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$320,000
10/24/25
3
2.5
1,510
168 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/06/25
3
2
1,472
27 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL
0.23
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$290,000
07/07/25
5
2
1,469
6 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$299,000
06/30/25
3
2.5
1,386
4 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/30/25
3
1.5
1,716
15 N Edison Ave, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$325,000
10/24/25
3
2.5
1,640
371 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$290,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,596
29 S Weston Ave, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$325,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,911
21 N Edison Ave, Elgin, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/18/25
3
3
1,605

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What Locals Say about Elgin

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  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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    "It could be better, I see a lot of ice around, scary and makes us feel uncomfortable more restaurants and lounges needed"
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  • Charles B
    "Use the meta to get downtown. There is no public transportation here. Roads are busy sometimes so you need to be careful. "
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    "We love it here. Such a family friendly area. Amazing place to raise kids and feel safe! We are very grateful to live here."
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    "Pace bus is great convenience for getting around town or next town over, I just think there needs to be something that notifies you if it’s being delayed or arriving early. "
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    "i usually walk to nearby stores,restaurants, and gas stations. otherwise i drive my car or take a uber for far locations"
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    "There aren’t really events but it’s just a friendly safe neighborhood to be in And has schools near by and local stores "
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    "Love my neighborhood, it’s clean and save where I live! Schools are good. Nice well maintained parks"
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    "I’ve lives in this neighborhood for about 3yrs and have had plenty of packages delivered with no issues and neighbors are pretty friendly around here. "
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    "There’s always something going on in downtown Elgin for every season/holiday/event. We have a Casino boat too for entertainment. "
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  • Jenjengu
    "I love Elgin! It is a friendly, diverse community with great shopping, parks, and recreation. I feel the schools offer students wonderful education opportunities. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Only one entrance into the subdivision. Safe and adjacent to the Elgin Country Club. Homes well kept with beautiful landscaping. Low annual HOA with a few restrictions designed to maintain price integrity. "
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  • Yvonne B.
    "Pretty safe, beautiful scenery, we have lots of entertainment. Elgin has plenty parks and great restaurants "
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  • Jfairone
    "Nice neighborhood for families and pets, very walkable with sidewalks. Near library and good schools"
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    "Great Town to love in all close by for shopping food clothing etc., It’s is the city in the suburbs!"
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  • Jfairone
    "Well kept for homes and friendly people. Near by shopping, restaurants good hospitals. Everything you need is close by"
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  • Maya S.
    "Many families with children. Parents help Watch all kids. Right on bus line. Close to I-90. Grocery stores are nearby and lots of parks for kids to play at. "
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  • Jordan S.
    "Certain parts of Elgin are great then small parts not so much but I give it a 8 out of 10 for also the lack of transportation."
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    "Dogs are very common in Elgin, and you usually will see plenty of other dogs while you walk your own. It’s nice, good ways to start up conversations and meet your neighbors. "
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  • Chure2002
    "i have no neighbors , quite street, closed to 24 hr Walgreens closed to 24 hr jewel osco, closed to everthing "
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    "Decent neighborhood, nice neighbors. Good location close to highways and major roads. Grocery stores within driving distance. Would recommend for starter home area."
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    "Decent neighborhood. Not walking distance to many things but driving distance is decent. Neighbors are nice and well kept grounds in my subdivision. Would recommend for family and friends. Close to expressways and major roadways. "
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    "The 4th of July parade is so much fun,it last hours but is fun to watch the people that walk and do tricks and then the horses are even fun"
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    "it's nice there are different parts of town. mostly all nice areas. high school are not the best. I like the elementary schools "
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    "Kids are safe here.. my kids are always outside playing soccer with the kids in the neighborhood and i feel safe letting them be."
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  • Dulce R.
    "Large fancy neighborhood surrounds the area. The townhomes are nice and spacious. The neighbors keep to themselves but are great neighbors and watch for strange vehicles. "
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  • Joshua D. P.
    "Lots of people have dogs. There are several dog parks in the area. There are plenty of housing options that are pet friendly. "
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    "They would like that it is a quiet neighborhood there’s not a lot of noise around and it’s a good place to walk around and clear your head"
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    "I have a short commute to one of the 3 Metra stations in Elgin and take the train downtown every day."
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    "Good parts and bad parts but you will have to see the areas. Great small businesses and some great people"
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    "It's not too bad. Most people are pretty friendly and nice. Noise isn’t too bad and most people will help each other when they need it. "
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    "I live in this neighborhood for over a month, very peaceful and pleasant. The street always clean, and welcome.."
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    "sexual offenders in thier area and be aware of crime light up thier homes and lock doors dont let kids walk home.alone "
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  • Jessica G.
    "Nightmare on Chicago street every year for Halloween is a huge even held in downtown Elgin! There is also many events held throughout the year "
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    "Very nice people and quiet neighborhood. Shopping within walking distance as well as pace bus stop going into downtown Elgin"
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  • Geneva R.
    "well we have things for the kids to do like play basketball and football the girls play volleyball and rope. and my sit around and just talk and play board games that's what we do in are community for are kids and young kid's."
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156 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,700 sqft single-family home built in 1973. This property is not currently available for sale. 156 S Melrose Ave was last sold on Aug 24, 2018 for $190,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 156 S Melrose Ave is $356,200.