1639 Short St, Algonquin, IL 60102
OFF MARKET

1639 Short St
Algonquin, IL 60102

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,133 sqft (on 1.78 acres)

$586,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,153/mo*
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$586,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,153/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,133 sqft
(on 1.78 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
1.78 acres
Living Area
3,133 sqft
Price/Sqft
$187
Parking
Garage

About this House

Total remodel from foundation on 1.78 wooded acres with stream, bridge and Fox River access. Custom home designed by local architect with almost 3,000 square feet. Partially finished walkout basement, custom baths and kitchen designed for family and recreation. Third floor private deck as well as a wrap around deck for entertaining. Custom stone exterior base gives stunning curb appeal. Three car radiant heated garage. Separate 18x18 outbuilding, circular drive with access to Short and Blackhawk, quite neighborhood with easy access to shopping, rail and more.
1639 Short St, Algonquin, IL 60102 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,133 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $163,500 on Jun 21, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $586,000, with a rent estimate of $3,879/month.

Home Details for 1639 Short St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation Room, Sun RoomStorageWet BarCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Stone, VinylLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 2014
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.78 acres

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price History for 1639 Short St

DatePriceEventSource
06/21/2013$163,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08302589
03/29/2013$175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Algonquin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$393K
$7.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$202
$4MoM
Available listings
80
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$9,372
Assessment$407,223
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1639 Short St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1843 N River Rd, Algonquin, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$415,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,956
1649 Heather Dr, Algonquin, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,218,500
11/26/25
6
4
4,609
10440 N River Rd, Algonquin, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$799,900
09/04/25
4
2.5
3,027
1527 N Harrison St, Algonquin, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$330,000
08/27/25
3
3
2,454
1226 Pioneer Rd, Algonquin, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$297,500
11/14/25
3
2
2,427
1439 Lowe Dr, Algonquin, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$488,000
03/27/26
4
3
3,100
1209 N Harrison St, Algonquin, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$450,000
05/13/26
4
3
2,515
10118 Lund Ave, Algonquin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$359,000
07/17/26
3
2.5
2,286
9 Echowood Dr, Algonquin, IL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$800,000
05/05/26
4
4
5,491
1514 N Harrison St, Algonquin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$299,000
12/08/25
4
1.5
1,284

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What Locals Say about Algonquin

At least 199 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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    "Lot of yard spaces, public parks"
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  • Nick Diaz
    "Tight knit community, not overcrowded, very friendly community. Great landscaping in the neighborhood, no litter, and lots of kids."
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  • Karolina Stepek
    "Main Street arts/crafts kiosks and events, friendly and welcoming neighborhood, also fantastic food and recreation spots "
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  • Bbending
    "It’s very friendly, beautiful downtown. Convenient shopping and restaurants. Good schools: public and private. "
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  • Holly t.
    "I live cross street for 6 years, in Algonquin 15 years, , good neighborhood , everything convenient , "
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  • Gary
    "Great friendly neighborhood. Lots of children and young families. Perfect place to raise a family. Plenty of shopping and dining available."
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  • Karl H.
    "I drive 30 miles. There are options to take the train within a 15 minute drive. walking is not a good option for many people. "
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  • Alex A.
    "none whatsoever. everybody mind their own business. it is quiet and nobody cares who comes and goes. "
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  • Alex A.
    "schools, library and shopping in the same block! you can't beat that. Also there's a lot of opportunities to work within 15 minutes drive."
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  • Lightboy006
    "I commute to O'Hare and even during rush hour it takes no more than 45 minutes, 30-35 minutes on average. Easy access to I-90."
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  • Allcircuits
    "They would like everything because I am a dog owner. There are tons of dog in my area and it’s a quite neighborhood. "
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  • Martin J. G.
    "Really nice neighborhood to raise a family. Everything is close schools and stores, district 300 one of the best."
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  • Ckred27
    "I work from home so don’t have one. But traffic is ok. Randall rd can get backed up during rush hour esp w the construction but there are ways to avoid it."
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  • Joe M.
    "Love the neighborhood love the fox river and the downtown are it’s just beautiful and peaceful are I would highly recommend Algonquin to everyone "
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  • GH
    "My neighborhood is becoming more diverse each year. Lots of construction and development projects symbolize economic growth."
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  • jack
    "It’s fine if you clean up after your dog i love living here. It’s a nice neighborhood. Lawn is maintained. Snow removed included in association fees."
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  • Diane J.
    "Most people in the neighborhood have dogs and there are several veterinarians in the area. Also dog friendly restaurants in summer"
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  • Felix N
    "Daily drive consists of watching beautiful horse farms and forestry preserves. Unfortunate rush hour traffic is gridlock. "
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  • Anonymous
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time in my neighborhood. This is a very pet friendly area with a few parks within walking distance."
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  • Jack
    "Founders Days Carnival, bands & fireworks in late July, summer concerts on the Fox river and block parties. "
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  • Kelly K.
    "Nice area close to tons of amenities! Quiet neighborhood, well-kempt. so much shopping, restaurants. Only 2 blocks from Randall Road Corridor."
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  • Asiag123
    "Friendly family neighborhood very clean with lots to do including tons of shopping. Summers are fun with lots of events"
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  • Trulia User
    "good area, safe, good school district, Dundee crown is a good school lots of shopping close, Kane county Park district lots to do for kids "
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  • Jen
    "In the summer there are bands along the River by Port Edward restaurant. The downtown area is being redone and it’s a traffic nightmare currently but it’s bringing new businesses to the area and it’s looking much nicer."
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  • Carol J.
    "Love the community and night life downtown. Close to everything...shopping, grocery, the river walk and summer concerts beside the river.....so happy to call Algonquin home!!"
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  • D3vilwoman
    "I love the riverfront, and all the summer community activities. Algonquin road can be a bit of a nightmare at times...but I love how close I am to shopping and family"
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  • Sergio E.
    "The people are fantastic. Everyone is very friendly and very willing to lend a helping hand. Nearly every home is well kept and pride of ownership is very evident. "
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  • Rhiann L. O.
    "the neighborhood has turned over to young kids again. there are always kids outside during the summer."
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