281 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
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OFF MARKET

$439,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,796 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

281 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177

Est. Refi. Payment $3,157/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 10, 2014 for $220,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$440K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+6.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$220K (+99.8%)
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 +84% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$440K
August 2026$439K
July 2026$444K
June 2026$453K
May 2026$443K
April 2026$436K
March 2026$426K
February 2026$412K
January 2026$405K
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
308 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$445,000
11/24/25
3
2.5
1,835
784 Medford Dr, South Elgin, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/12/25
3
2.5
1,914
313 Valley Forge Ave, South Elgin, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$440,000
09/15/25
4
2.5
2,050
363 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$485,000
03/31/26
3
3.5
1,624
1480 Raymond Street Raymond St, South Elgin, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$435,000
04/01/26
3
2.5
1,700
489 Franklin Dr, South Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$360,000
09/30/25
4
2.5
2,376
565 Concord Ave, South Elgin, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$422,000
07/22/26
3
1.5
2,516
1167 Slade Rd, South Elgin, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$575,000
06/17/26
3
3
2,368
304 E Harvard Cir, South Elgin, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$450,000
04/27/26
3
2.5
1,938
340 W Middle St, South Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$364,500
04/03/26
3
3
1,092

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
565 Liberty Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.06
$475,000
3
2.5
2,648
For Sale
525 Independence Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.08
$419,100
3
2.5
1,470
Off Market
566 Independence Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.08
$445,300
3
2.5
1,500
Off Market
546 Independence Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.09
$448,700
4
2
2,190
Off Market
271 Valley Forge Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.06
$439,700
5
2.5
2,348
Off Market
505 Independence Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.10
$404,400
3
3
1,244
Off Market
308 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.07
$445,000
3
2.5
1,835
Recently Sold
316 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.08
$570,100
4
3.5
2,500
Off Market
309 Boston Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.12
$410,500
3
2.5
2,222
Off Market
324 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.10
$432,700
3
2.5
1,812
Off Market
276 Valley Forge Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.10
$445,500
3
2.5
1,700
Off Market
586 Medford Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177
0.13
$448,900
3
2.5
1,850
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1999
0.25 acre lot
1,796 sqft
$245/sqft
Garage

About this House

PLEASE CALL OFFICIAL LISTING AGENT AT (630) 369-4508 FOR DETAILED INFORMATION. Fannie Mae HomePath Property! Lots of light in this 3 bdrm, 2.5 bth home. Vaulted ceilings in family rm & master bdrm. All kitchen appliances. Fresh paint! New carpet! Large deck w/ screened gazebo & fenced backyard. Property is approved for Homepath Financing/Renovation programs. Purchase for as little as 5% down! No personal property included. POF is strongly encouraged w/offers.
281 Cornwall Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,796 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $220,000 on Oct 10, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $439,500, with a rent estimate of $2,924/month.

Home Details for 281 Cornwall Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 10, 2014
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08695449
Sold
$220,000
Sep 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$219,900
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$229,900
Feb 6, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$425,455
Oct 18, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$297,500

Market trends in South Elgin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$10.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
Price per sq ft
$226
$5MoM
Available listings
47
17MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about South Elgin

At least 172 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there are community events

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  • Adrian Bello
    "We have nice downtown area for small concerts/event. Various public playground with parking and shelter. "
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  • Carlos R.
    "It is very industrial and the houses are spread apart and not so close together. It’s a quiet and nice neighborhood."
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  • Lmyerss53
    "They would like a big dog park . And water for dogs at park’s would be nice on hot days. Well thats it"
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  • Darjcar
    "Friendly and safe, walking path, lake parks and great pool outside of the nice clubhouse. Very clean "
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  • Jackiealba2492
    "There are plenty of places to go to walk your dog. Everyone picks up after their dogs and a new dog park was just added."
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  • Msurta01
    "This is a great area to start a family there is a lot of parks and family friendly activities always going on to attend."
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  • Pattykatralis
    "Lots of young families....easily accessible to multiple stores on the Randall Rd corridor. Close to tollway. "
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  • Edward_acevedo
    "Everything is very close and not too much traffic plus good streets conditions. The city do a good work bbclean in the winter "
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  • Courteneay L. D.
    " The neighborhoods are open, cute, quiet, safe and the neighbors are friendly. Very close to all three schools, elementary, middle and high school. Still close to stores and restaurants "
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  • Lindsey A. G.
    "There is a big concern regarding children if you happen to be a dog owner. Especially if you own a large dog or so called “dangerous” breeds of dogs. I live in a wealthy, somewhat stuck-up neighborhood who wouldn’t flinch at the opportunity to put a “bad” dog down. "
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  • kerzmanh
    "Great neighborhood with a neighborhood school. You can walk to many restaurants, stores, LA fitness and more. Community pool is great!"
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  • Snoball918
    "Full of kids that have fun. The community is very active and friendly. Very supportive of each other and very pet friendly. "
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  • Heatherboland
    "Amazing place to raise kids. Schools are great. Close to everything. Easy to get to airport . Our swim team is fantastic...as is our community pool. My kids love it here "
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  • Keiraagg
    "I’ve lived here for 10 years and everything is near by and everyone is friendly. There are no bad places in the neighborhood and there are many kids and people "
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  • Meredith h.
    "There are at least three recreational parks for kids to plays and teams to play their sports and adults to exercise in."
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  • Heatherboland
    "Thornwood has been a great place to raise my family. I’ve lived here for twelve years. The schools are great. The clubhouse and pool are a great feature. My kids have participated in swim team since they were old enough to do it. "
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Cornwall Ave

  • What is 281 Cornwall Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Cornwall Ave in South Elgin, IL is $439,500.
  • What is the price history for 281 Cornwall Ave?
    281 Cornwall Ave in South Elgin, IL last sold for $220,000 in October 2014.
  • Is South Elgin a buyer's or seller's market?
    South Elgin is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in South Elgin?
    The median sale price in South Elgin is $340K. That is down $10.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 Cornwall Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 Cornwall Ave in South Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 281 Cornwall Ave?
    The lot at 281 Cornwall Ave in South Elgin, IL is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

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