523 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
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OFF MARKET

$265,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,046 sqft

523 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2014 for $41,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$265K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+5.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$225K (+548.3%)
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 +104% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$266K
August 2026$266K
July 2026$269K
June 2026$272K
May 2026$270K
April 2026$260K
March 2026$259K
February 2026$248K
January 2026$246K
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2024
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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
431 N Crystal Ave, Elgin, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$242,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,399
335 Silver St, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$289,900
06/10/26
3
2
912
426 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$164,000
10/30/25
3
1.5
1,821
327 Silver St, Elgin, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/14/26
4
2
1,400
643 Wing St, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$279,000
05/12/26
3
1
1,350
510 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$205,000
10/31/25
4
1.5
1,357
454 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$280,500
08/07/26
3
2
2,040
518 Clark St, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$340,000
12/30/25
3
2.5
1,814
334 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,202
559 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/10/25
3
1.5
1,192

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
538 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.04
$441,100
6
3
-
Off Market
533 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.06
$244,400
3
1
1,400
Off Market
643 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.08
$279,000
3
1
1,350
Recently Sold
526 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.09
$270,800
2
2
1,000
Off Market
534 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.10
$270,300
2
2
1,758
Off Market
431 N Crystal Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.12
$242,000
3
1
1,399
Recently Sold
510 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.15
$214,600
4
1.5
1,357
Off Market
557 N McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.15
$306,500
3
1.5
1,700
Off Market
580 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.15
$294,900
3
1
1,500
Off Market
436 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.17
$348,000
3
2
-
Off Market
382 Silver St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.20
$321,200
4
3
1,842
Off Market
391 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.20
$321,000
3
2
1,318
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1890
1,046 sqft
$254/sqft
Garage

About this House

BRING YOUR IDEAS...SOME OF THE DEMOLITION HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU. NEEDS A LOT OF WORK. LARGER LOT/2 CAR GARAGE. SOLD "AS-IS" NO DISCLOSURES,SURVEY OR INSPECTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED. BUYER TO VERIFY INFORMATION. TAXES PRORATED 100%. PROOF OF FUNDS ACCOMPANY OFFERS. EARNEST MONEY MUST BE A CASHIERS CHECK.
523 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,046 sqft single-family home in Grant Park, built in 1890. It last sold for $41,000 on Dec 2, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $265,200, with a rent estimate of $2,281/month.

Home Details for 523 Bird St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 2, 2014
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08771827
Sold
$41,000
Nov 18, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$40,200
Nov 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$40,200
Mar 28, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$215,000
Oct 26, 1994
Source: N/A
Sold
$130,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$337K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$207
$2MoM
Available listings
251
12MoM

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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

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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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  • Lidiov1004
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 523 Bird St

  • What is 523 Bird St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 523 Bird St in Elgin, IL is $265,200.
  • What is the price history for 523 Bird St?
    523 Bird St in Elgin, IL last sold for $41,000 in December 2014.
  • 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 $337K. That is up $15K from the prior month.
  • Does 523 Bird St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 523 Bird St in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 523 Bird St?
    The lot at 523 Bird St in Elgin, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,500 sq ft).

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