$309,400
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,106 sqft
397 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Est. Refi. Payment $2,289/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Mar 26, 2024 for $275,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$309KSince last month
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)Since last year
Increased$13K (+4.3%)Since last sale
Increased$34K (+12.4%)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 +117% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $309K |
| August 2026 | $312K |
| July 2026 | $314K |
| June 2026 | $316K |
| May 2026 | $313K |
| April 2026 | $311K |
| March 2026 | $310K |
| February 2026 | $301K |
| January 2026 | $295K |
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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 |
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0.11 | Single-Family Home | $280,500 | 08/07/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,040 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $289,900 | 06/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 912 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $355,000 | 10/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,820 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $295,000 | 07/14/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,400 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $215,000 | 12/01/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,300 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $345,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,140 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $443,500 | 05/08/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 3,000 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $340,000 | 12/30/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,814 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $242,000 | 02/20/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,399 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $382,500 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,514 |
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 |
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0.07 | $353,300 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,155 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $390,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,505 | Recently Sold | |
0.12 | $360,600 | 4 | 2 | 1,464 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $450,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,462 | Recently Sold | |
0.13 | $347,400 | 3 | 1 | 2,840 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $343,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,769 | Off Market | |
0.14 | $370,100 | 4 | 2 | 2,223 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $443,500 | 3 | 1.5 | 3,000 | Recently Sold | |
0.10 | $464,700 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,043 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $300,700 | 3 | 1 | 1,096 | Off Market | |
0.14 | $295,300 | 2 | 1 | 1,244 | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1921
1,106 sqft
$280/sqft
Garage
About this House
Beautiful corner lot on one of the most pretty streets in Elgin. Come see this more than charming and move in condition ranch with basement big enough to put an addl. bedroom if needed. Beautiful large wood deck, sunfilled rooms with large windows, great hardwood flooring, 2 full baths, new flooring, appliances, faucet. All new main floor bath, lots of storage in the basement and partially finished, water heater 7yrs, ac 2yrs, new laundry sink, water softner owned, all new electric!!! roof 10yrs, chimney rebuilt one yr ago, battery back up garage door wifi opener. This home is charming in and out, come see it fast!! Your will love your new home. large storage space in basement for all your things.
397 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,106 sqft single-family home in Grant Park, built in 1921. It last sold for $275,000 on Mar 26, 2024 (6% above the $259,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $309,400, with a rent estimate of $2,265/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Dina House, (847) 414-9829
Brokerocity Inc
Bought with: Esther Zamudio, GRI,SRES, (847) 508-7500, Zamudio Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11986888

Home Details for 397 N Commonwealth Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1106 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer HookupRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1921Year Renovated: 2016 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0614104001 |
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Price List Price: $259,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Feb 24 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Elgin |
School Information Elementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School District: 46High School District: 46 |
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Buyer Agent Buyer Company Name: THE ESTHER ZAMUDIO TEAM |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 10010 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 11986888 |
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Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Mar 26, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11986888 | Sold | $275,000 |
Feb 24, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11986888 | Pending | $259,900 |
Feb 22, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11986888 | Listed For Sale | $259,900 |
Jan 16, 2015 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08762186 | Sold | $117,000 |
Jan 14, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $107,900 |
Jan 14, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $107,900 |
Nov 26, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $107,900 |
Nov 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $107,900 |
Oct 28, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $107,900 |
Mar 9, 2001 Source: N/A | Sold | $146,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $5,736 | $249,540 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Elgin
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$331K
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
264
13MoM
Around this home
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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Frequently asked questions about 397 N Commonwealth Ave
- What is 397 N Commonwealth Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 397 N Commonwealth Ave in Elgin, IL is $309,400.
- What is the price history for 397 N Commonwealth Ave?397 N Commonwealth Ave in Elgin, IL last sold for $275,000 in March 2024.
- 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 397 N Commonwealth Ave have air conditioning?Yes, 397 N Commonwealth Ave in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 397 N Commonwealth Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 397 N Commonwealth Ave in Elgin, IL has laundry facilities.

