217 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD
JAN 20, 2026

$294,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,090 sqft

217 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120

Northeastern Elgin
Est. Refi. Payment $2,081/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 20, 2026 for $255,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$294K
Since last month
Decreased$400 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$42K (+16.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$39K (+15.3%)
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 +129% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$294K
July 2026$294K
June 2026$255K
May 2026$255K
April 2026$254K
March 2026$252K
February 2026$252K
January 2026$255K
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
0.30
Single-Family Home
$259,000
09/10/25
3
1
1,395
0.12
Single-Family Home
$237,500
10/28/25
3
1
2,248
0.31
Single-Family Home
$220,000
05/04/26
3
2
972
0.32
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/10/26
3
2
770
0.37
Single-Family Home
$271,000
09/03/25
2
1
804
0.18
Single-Family Home
$164,000
07/23/26
2
2
1,349
0.11
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/15/26
4
2
1,908
0.08
Single-Family Home
$299,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,820
0.37
Single-Family Home
$271,000
09/05/25
2
2
804

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.07
$399,400
4
1.5
2,500
Off Market
0.09
$311,600
3
2
-
Off Market
0.10
$271,800
4
2
-
Off Market
0.10
$455,900
6
3
-
Off Market
0.07
$265,700
2
1
1,140
Off Market
0.06
$229,000
3
1.5
1,500
Recently Sold
0.12
$248,700
3
1
2,248
Off Market
0.12
$335,800
4
2.5
-
Off Market
0.12
$278,800
3
1
1,166
Off Market
0.12
$561,500
8
4
-
Off Market
0.12
$307,600
6
2
-
Off Market
0.08
$299,000
3
2
1,820
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1878
Living Area
1,090 sqft
Price/Sqft
$234/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Vintage bungalow - 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated kitchen and bathroom. Master bedroom first floor, two more bedrooms upstairs. Living room has hardwood floors. Clean, dry basement includes laundry and utility sink. 2-car garage with automatic door opener. BIG YARD! Central air. Updates include new roof (2010), vinyl windows, electric box (100A); hi-efficiency furnace, copper plumbing, more. Contact owner to view, please be pre-qualified to view. Thanks! -Aaron
217 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,090 sqft single-family home in Northeastern Elgin, built in 1878. It last sold for $255,000 on Jan 20, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2018 with an asking price of $1,535 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $294,000, with a rent estimate of $2,265/month.

Home Details for 217 Seneca St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: OtherPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1878
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $234/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 20, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$255,000
Oct 28, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$165,000
Jun 16, 2020
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10701787
Sold
$165,000
May 21, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$165,000
May 15, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$165,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$337K
$15K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$207
$2
MoM
Available listings
251
12
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Northeastern Elgin

At least 27 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

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

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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. "
  • Tarantula.paul
    "There are no fences allowed for big dogs and, no open off leash spaces, but there are a couple on leash parks around."
  • Gavina777
    "Very family oriented, safe, and great neighbors. Easy access to route 90. Also, not a lot of traffic or cars on the street. "
  • Stormyjl
    "The street parking from other neighbors in front of our house was terrible! Too much noise and drama "
  • scruz
    "Live here. Quiet and friendly neighbors. Very clean area."
  • historicelgin
    "Everyone loves our neighborhood! We have an organized neighborhood association and many friendly neighbors who host weekly get togethers in the summer. Many neighbors are active in the community and are long time residents. Caring neighbors, historic homes, and true friendliness make this the neighborhood many people aspire to move to. The amenities include a community built play park at McKinley School, easy access to the bike path, close to downtown with wonderful ethnic restaurants, close to The Centre (Elgin's rec center), 10 minutes from Metra trains into Chicago, 5 minutes from a library that garnered the top national library award last year. "
  • Carlos R.
    "I have visit this area and stay around, so I recommend this area because is safe, Nice people, Good for families with kids, for couples and for any retiree"

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Frequently asked questions about 217 Seneca St

  • What is 217 Seneca St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 217 Seneca St in Elgin, IL is $294,000.
  • What is the price history for 217 Seneca St?
    217 Seneca St in Elgin, IL last sold for $255,000 in January 2026.
  • Is Elgin a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elgin is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Elgin?
    The median sale price in Elgin is $337K. That is up $15K from the prior month.
  • Does 217 Seneca St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 217 Seneca St in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 217 Seneca St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 217 Seneca St in Elgin, IL has in-unit laundry.

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