494 E Middle St
South Elgin, IL 60177
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,537 sqft
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,537 sqft
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Description
WELCOM E HOME!There's history in this home and let's start making your history. In 1912 it was a carriage house and remodeled in 1957 to become a home, now after this family has lived here for 57 years it's time for this home to have a new family. 3 bedrooms upstairs with full bath and walk in closet. Main floor has your living room with a separate dining room, and half bath. Family room offers a wood burning stove and built in wood storage box for convenience, back door leads to the perennial gardens and deck. The extra fenced in area is yours too, along with the shed that has electric service . Furnance & HWH new 2022, roof 8 years new, siding 2008. Attached 2 car gargage with separate doors and garage has entrance to the home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 20, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 494 E Middle St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1537 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas OvenDryerRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove, Family RoomHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1910 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0635263006 |
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Price List Price: $334,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Mar 09 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: South Elgin |
School Information Elementary School: Clinton Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School: Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 46High School: South Elgin High SchoolHigh School District: 46 |
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Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 9326 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: 12135941 |
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SidewalksStreet Lights |
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Nancy Christensen, SRES, (847) 815-3098
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with: Tracy Cox, (815) 341-3773, Epique Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12135941

Price History for 494 E Middle St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/18/2025 | $312,500 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135941 |
| 02/06/2025 | $334,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135941 |
| 10/25/2024 | $339,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135941 |
| 08/12/2024 | $349,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135941 |
Market trends in South Elgin
Last updated April 2026
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Available listings
47 9MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $3,586 |
| Assessment | $279,360 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 494 E Middle St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.04 | Single-Family Home | $266,000 | 11/25/25 | 3 | 2 | 804 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $372,000 | 04/16/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,368 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $300,000 | 01/20/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,566 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $335,000 | 01/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,320 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 04/20/26 | 3 | 2 | 960 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $315,000 | 08/14/25 | 3 | 1 | 2,080 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $300,000 | 04/23/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,176 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $254,000 | 04/03/26 | 4 | 1 | 1,024 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $295,000 | 02/09/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,001 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $330,000 | 07/15/25 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
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What Locals Say about South Elgin
At least 172 Trulia users voted on each feature.
92 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say car is needed
85 % 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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494 E Middle St, South Elgin, IL 60177 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,537 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is not currently available for sale. 494 E Middle St was last sold on Apr 18, 2025 for $312,500 (7% lower than the asking price of $334,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 494 E Middle St is $329,400.

