557 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
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OFF MARKET

$251,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 983 sqft

557 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,824/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 16, 2021 for $150,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$252K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$100K (+66.8%)
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$250K
July 2026$253K
June 2026$255K
May 2026$255K
April 2026$248K
March 2026$244K
February 2026$234K
January 2026$233K
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
431 N Crystal Ave, Elgin, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$242,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,399
334 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,202
643 Wing St, Elgin, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$279,000
05/12/26
3
1
1,350
672 Clark St, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$230,000
10/10/25
2
2
960
426 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$164,000
10/30/25
3
1.5
1,821
217 Seneca St, Elgin, IL
0.70
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/20/26
3
1
1,090
335 Silver St, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$289,900
06/10/26
3
2
912
510 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$205,000
10/31/25
4
1.5
1,357
559 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/10/25
3
1.5
1,192
518 Clark St, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$340,000
12/30/25
3
2.5
1,814

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
0.06
$439,300
6
3
-
Off Market
533 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.07
$241,500
3
1
1,400
Off Market
534 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.10
$270,300
2
2
1,758
Off Market
526 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.10
$270,800
2
2
1,000
Off Market
580 N Crystal St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.10
$296,800
3
1
1,500
Off Market
557 N McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.12
$306,500
3
1.5
1,700
Off Market
643 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.16
$279,000
3
1
1,350
Recently Sold
510 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.16
$205,000
4
1.5
1,357
Recently Sold
431 N Crystal Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.20
$242,000
3
1
1,399
Recently Sold
617 McClure Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
0.18
$316,400
3
2
1,404
Off Market
517 Clark St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.20
$417,100
4
2.5
3,590
Off Market
777 Buckeye St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.20
$320,800
3
1.5
1,512
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 557 Bird St.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1909
Living Area
983 sqft
Price/Sqft
$256
Parking
Garage

About this House

Updated Farmhouse located just outside Downtown Elgin. Featuring a 3 car garage with a mechanics pit, 2 tandem bedrooms on the second floor, and a 3rd on the first floor. Also, a full basement for lots of storage! Newer A/C, newer architectural roof, newer siding, newer garage door, freshly painted, plus it is close to public transportation. Come see it for yourself today!
557 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 983 sqft single-family home in Grant Park, built in 1909. It last sold for $150,000 on Dec 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $251,500, with a rent estimate of $2,092/month.

Home Details for 557 Bird St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8929 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 16, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11255045
Sold
$150,000
Nov 8, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11255045
Contingent
$169,900
Nov 7, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11255045
PendingToActive
$169,900
Oct 30, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11255045
Pending
$169,900
Oct 27, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11255045
PriceChange
$169,900
Price decreased by 3%

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

Around this home

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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    "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 557 Bird St

  • What is 557 Bird St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 557 Bird St in Elgin, IL is $251,500.
  • What is the price history for 557 Bird St?
    557 Bird St in Elgin, IL last sold for $150,000 in December 2021.
  • 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 557 Bird St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 557 Bird St in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 557 Bird St?
    The lot at 557 Bird St in Elgin, IL is about 0.21 acres (8,965 sq ft).

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