252 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

252 Preston Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
  • Studio
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,163 sqft

$283,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,974/mo*
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$283,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,974/mo*
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Studio
2 Baths
1,163 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 252 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL. 252 Preston Ave is in the Lords Park neighborhood in Elgin, IL and in ZIP code 60120. This property has 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,163 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7187 sqft and was built in 1954.
252 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,163 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $119,000 on Aug 13, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $283,000, with a rent estimate of $2,521/month.

Home Highlights

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HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 252 Preston Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price History for 252 Preston Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/13/2009$119,000Sold
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Market trends in Elgin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$209
$3MoM
Available listings
263
29MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,513
Assessment$230,646
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 252 Preston Ave

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
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567 Addison St, Elgin, IL
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$100,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,533
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0.32
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$280,000
12/02/25
2
2
1,134
630 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.20
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$240,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,784
650 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.07
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$410,000
12/19/25
4
1.5
2,364
653 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.11
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$310,000
11/13/25
3
1
1,501
407 N Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.19
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$338,000
01/21/26
4
2
1,400
463 North St, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$255,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
1,230
523 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$305,000
02/27/26
3
1.5
1,500
144 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/16/26
3
1.5
1,644
650 Enterprise St, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$275,000
07/17/25
3
2
1,325

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Neighborhood Overview

Lords Park
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What Locals Say about Lords Park

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say it's quiet

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Tracie B. N.
    "Very nice people and quiet neighborhood. Shopping within walking distance as well as pace bus stop going into downtown Elgin"
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    "It’s not safe. We’ve been broke into twice. Police aren’t very helpful. Nor are most of them kind to victims of crime. They treat everyone like criminals. Upsetting."
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  • Manuela A.
    "It’s not a bad area but you can never be too safe. Bad things happen all the time better be safe than sorry even if nothing bad usually happens around here"
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