281 Gifford Pl, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD
DEC 22, 2025

$224,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 961 sqft

281 Gifford Pl, Elgin, IL 60120

Downtown Elgin
Est. Refi. Payment $1,658/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 22, 2025 for $215,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$225K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Increased$34K (+17.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$10K (+4.7%)
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 +136% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$225K
August 2026$224K
July 2026$220K
June 2026$223K
May 2026$223K
April 2026$219K
March 2026$218K
February 2026$216K
January 2026$216K
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
262 Bartlett Pl, Elgin, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$202,500
03/30/26
3
1
828
286 Villa St, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$269,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,270
261 Perry St, Elgin, IL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$205,000
01/09/26
2
1
904
255 Bartlett Pl, Elgin, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$199,000
07/30/26
2
1
928
408 Bowen Ct, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$289,100
05/06/26
2
2
1,127
115 N Porter St, Elgin, IL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$253,000
03/17/26
2
1
924
311 Ryerson Ave, Elgin, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$260,200
06/26/26
4
1
1,660
306 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$235,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,408

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
270 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$268,000
2
2
950
Recently Sold
286 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.08
$269,000
3
1
1,270
Recently Sold
222 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.09
$459,100
6
4.5
-
Off Market
222 W Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.09
$399,800
5
4.5
-
Off Market
165 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.11
$354,700
3
1.5
1,702
Off Market
156 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.12
$330,300
3
3
1,866
Off Market
176 S Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.14
$419,000
4
3.5
2,714
For Sale
29W644 Lake St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.16
$698,500
4
4
2,842
Off Market
363 S Prairie St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.15
$591,000
5
5
-
Off Market
244 Lake St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.17
$315,000
2
2.5
1,875
Off Market
336 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.19
$420,000
2
4
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
961 sqft
$224/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this well-maintained home in a convenient Elgin location. The first floor features an enclosed front porch, a comfortable living room, a full bath, a separate dining room, updated kitchen and new appliances. The second floor offers two bedrooms. House has been freshly painted, hardwood floors refinished and new carpet. Additional features include an unfinished basement and a detached 1-car garage with a shared driveway. Close to schools, parks, shopping, and major roadways.
281 Gifford Pl, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 961 sqft single-family home in Downtown Elgin, built in 1900. It last sold for the $215,000 asking price on Dec 22, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,800, with a rent estimate of $1,703/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Leda Quiaro, CNC,SRS, (630) 638-4272
Keller Williams Infinity
Bought with: Sarah Leonard, E-PRO, (224) 239-3966, Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Co-Buyer's Agent: June Kim, (224) 522-1106, Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12524512

Home Details for 281 Gifford Pl

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 961 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: FencedFoundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0613380015

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $215,000Price Per Sqft: $224/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 05 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Elgin
School Information
Elementary School: Channing Memorial Elementary SchElementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School: Ellis Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 46High School: Elgin High SchoolHigh School District: 46

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Sarah Leonard Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 961 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3463.02 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12524512Attribution Contact: (630) 638-4272

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12524512
Sold
$215,000
Dec 8, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12524512
Contingent
$215,000
Nov 28, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12524512
Listed For Sale
$215,000
Oct 1, 2014
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08687764
Sold
$49,000
Sep 6, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$49,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$331K
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
264
13MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown Elgin
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What Locals Say about Downtown Elgin

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 100 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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  • Jay
    "Fountain Square is an excellent place. Good view, good condos, good everything. But, with the amount of people living here now, the internet is absolutely atrocious outside of viewing webpages. During "normal" internet times a person cannot even view youtube videos, play a game, or anything outside of viewing text because of all the bandwidth being sucked up by the amount of people on it. It has been brought up multiple times and they refuse to fix it as it is "A known issue and it will be fixed eventually". So i repeat, do not move here if you want use of the internet."
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Gifford Pl

  • What is 281 Gifford Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Gifford Pl in Elgin, IL is $224,800.
  • What is the price history for 281 Gifford Pl?
    281 Gifford Pl in Elgin, IL last sold for $215,000 in December 2025.
  • Is Elgin a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elgin is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Elgin?
    The median sale price in Elgin is $331K. That is down $4.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 Gifford Pl have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 Gifford Pl in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 281 Gifford Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 Gifford Pl in Elgin, IL has laundry facilities.

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