280 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
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OFF MARKET

280 N Commonwealth Ave
Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2,018 sqft

$333,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,353/mo*
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$333,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,353/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2,018 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

GENUINELY WELL MAINTAINED 2-unit in friendly neighborhood! Attractive kitchens & baths + newer carpeting. Wonderful enclosed rear porches on both levels! Newer architectural roof w/tear-off & recently painted exterior. Newer central air units too! New front & back entry doors on both levels! Both units each have their own washer & dryer. Rents are low for good tenants.
280 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 4 bedroom, 2,018 sqft multi-family in Grant Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $127,000 on Jun 21, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $333,100, with a rent estimate of $1,721/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 280 N Commonwealth Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 280 N Commonwealth Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/21/2013$127,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08322313
05/03/2013$139,900PendingAgent Provided
04/22/2013$139,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/19/2012$149,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/03/2012$149,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/29/2011$159,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/19/2011$169,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$6,417
Assessment$240,543
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 280 N Commonwealth Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
226 Mountain St, Elgin, IL
0.61
Multi-Family Home
$150,000
10/20/25
4
2
1,559
262 Cherry St, Elgin, IL
1.10
Multi-Family Home
$325,000
06/16/26
4
2
2,118
96 S Crystal St, Elgin, IL
0.83
Multi-Family Home
$375,000
05/08/26
6
6
2,550
39 Leonard St, Elgin, IL
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$345,000
08/15/25
5
2
-
1630 Maple Ln, Elgin, IL
0.87
Multi-Family Home
$265,000
03/13/26
2
2
1,708
330 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$435,000
12/03/25
4
3
-
519 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$314,900
07/10/26
3
2
-
624 South St, Elgin, IL
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$390,000
12/31/25
4
2
-
337 Ryerson Ave, Elgin, IL
1.28
Multi-Family Home
$270,000
02/06/26
3
2
1,738
518 South St, Elgin, IL
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$455,000
01/20/26
5
3
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Grant Park
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What Locals Say about Grant Park

At least 32 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "Well to begin with my neighborhood is are really noisy , you can’t walk around at night there is a lot of gangs and shooting . "
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    "I've lived here forever and this place has awesome people so yeah I would have to say this place is pretty unique no other place quite just like it."
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