255 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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OFF MARKET

255 Preston Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,960 sqft

$360,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,511/mo*
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$360,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,511/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,960 sqft

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
1963
Living Area
1,960 sqft
Price/Sqft
$184
Parking
Garage

About this House

Mostly Brick Quad level home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths & 2 half baths & a Sub-Basement which could be also finished into perhaps another Rec-room! Located just a block from Lords Park! Living room features a Dramatic Vault ceiling & large 3-panel picture window. Expanded English LL family room has windows to bring in plenty of sunshine and a completely all brick masonry fireplace with built-in wood storage area. All 4bedrooms have Hardwood floors. Extra-large 2 cars fully insulated garage has a rear service door, extra store areas, additional attic access & garage heater hookups. Corner lot offers a private patio and a large side lot with a free standing storage shed. Although some "updating", the home is well built with good bones & the high ticket mechanical items such as a newer furnace, A/C & Hot water heater has already been replaced. Plus it's a newer roof! Being so close to the beautiful Lords Park, ideal investment 4 your family.
255 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,960 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1963. It last sold for $191,000 on Aug 10, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $360,500, with a rent estimate of $2,889/month.

Home Details for 255 Preston Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8219 sqft

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 255 Preston Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/11/2018$189,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/11/2018$189,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/10/2018$191,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09960816
06/28/2018$189,900PendingAgent Provided
06/25/2018$189,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/15/2018$189,900PendingAgent Provided
06/13/2018$189,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/29/2018$189,900PendingAgent Provided
05/23/2018$189,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/31/2014$133,100Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08435294
12/03/2013$129,900PendingAgent Provided
11/06/2013$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/05/2013$137,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/04/2013$141,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/28/2004$243,000Sold
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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$6,496
Assessment$267,522
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 255 Preston Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
650 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/19/25
4
1.5
2,364
352 N Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$310,000
06/24/26
5
2
1,888
585 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$417,888
05/22/26
4
2.5
3,187
134 N Porter St, Elgin, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$327,000
07/02/26
5
3
2,480
630 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,784
472 Division St, Elgin, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$236,500
09/26/25
3
2.5
1,800
144 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/16/26
3
1.5
1,644
567 Addison St, Elgin, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,533
407 N Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$338,000
01/21/26
4
2
1,400
899 Carl Ave, Elgin, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$330,000
03/04/26
4
2.5
1,416

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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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