256 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
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OFF MARKET

256 Walnut Ave
Elgin, IL 60123

Near West Elgin
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths

$335,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,358/mo*
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$335,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,358/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths

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Description

Super cute and unique 2 Unit home with R/B Zoning in the heart of Elgin. Run your small business and live out of the main level consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and eat-in kitchen. The Second unit upstairs has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and complete kitchen with private entrance, ideal for a rental or in-law arrangement. Full basement with washer and dryer. Detached 2 car garage. Currently Zoned Residential Business. Can be reverted back to a full residential zoned 2 unit and convert the office to a 3rd bedroom master. Fenced yard and detached 2 car garage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping/dining/entertainment, Fox River, Central Park, Downtown Elgin, and easy access to Interstate, metra, and public bus.
256 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family in Near West Elgin, built in 1900. It last sold for $238,000 on Oct 8, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $335,000, with a rent estimate of $2,177/month.

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Home Details for 256 Walnut Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price History for 256 Walnut Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/08/2021$238,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11174954
08/26/2021$249,500PendingRE/MAX International #11174954
08/26/2021$249,500ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11174954
07/31/2021$249,500Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11174954
07/16/2021ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11033563
07/08/2021$249,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
06/21/2021$259,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
06/02/2021$264,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
05/18/2021$274,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
05/11/2021$274,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
04/24/2021$274,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
03/29/2021$299,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11033563
03/29/2021$299,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635
03/22/2021$309,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11028635

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$313K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$206
$3MoM
Available listings
234
30MoM
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Comparable Sales for 256 Walnut Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
337 Ryerson Ave, Elgin, IL
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$270,000
02/06/26
3
2
1,738
572 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$327,500
07/18/25
3
3
-
133 Oak St, Elgin, IL
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$310,000
05/01/26
4
2.5
-
462 Ashland Ave, Elgin, IL
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$310,000
05/29/26
5
2
-
566 Raymond St, Elgin, IL
0.68
Multi-Family Home
$225,000
08/12/25
5
3
-
330 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$435,000
12/03/25
4
3
-
58 S Geneva St, Elgin, IL
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$220,000
05/20/26
3
2
-
453 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL
0.78
Multi-Family Home
$293,000
11/14/25
4
2.5
-
96 S Crystal St, Elgin, IL
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$375,000
05/08/26
6
6
2,550
327 Billings St, Elgin, IL
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$288,000
11/05/25
5
3.5
-

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Neighborhood Overview

Near West Elgin
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What Locals Say about Near West Elgin

At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

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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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  • Rebecca P.
    "Some of the streets are high traffic areas. Several families in the neighborhood. Near an elementary and middle school. There’s a nearby park and a playground at the school. "
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  • Latonya J.
    "I dont really care for animals at all. And I wish that they would clean and pick up at their dogs and keep it clean "
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  • Latonya J.
    "Ppl cleaning up after their dogs and be a lil more friendly. Pls and thank you and everybody would not dirty up the area and keep clean "
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  • Yvonne B.
    "The traffic and new street designs are crazy. McLean and rt20 is a death trap! The center media on McLean and Lillian one way is difficult to reach stores"
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  • Rebecca P.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for three years and I’m quite comfortable with my neighbors. Despite living just around the corner from the fire department it’s reasonably quiet. It’s within walking distance to downtown restaurants, the park, rec center and community theater. "
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  • 208 W.
    "Lots of family owned businesses. Great neighbors! Close to public and private schools. Close to many forms of transportation (highways, train station, bike path, bus stops)."
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