600 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
Gifford Park- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,920 sqft
$420,000
Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
2% below list $429K
$107/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,839/mo*
$420,000
Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
2% below list $429K
$107/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,839/mo*
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,920 sqft
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Description
This is a very prominent landmark house in Elgin, rich in detail, inside and out. It has been a favorite on the Elgin Historic House Tour three times over the years. As a gorgeous, spacious, Queen Anne Victorian home, this proud painted lady was the winner of the Chicagoland Painted Ladies award in 2018. The exterior has elaborate detail in the siding, with a handsome stone base, and sits tall on the corner of Chicago and Liberty. The exterior boasts a 3-story turret and 2 balconies as well as a covered wrap-around porch. An intimate, fenced backyard has a brick patio, a sheltered pergola for quiet evenings outside, and even a small Koi pond with a fountain. This Victorian home was built for a sense of spaciousness and for entertaining. When one enters the very grand foyer, there is a wonderfully detailed staircase to the left, with an incredible ten-foot stained glass window and an open balustrade on the second-floor landing with a ceiling rise of nearly 20 ft. All throughout the house is the original woodwork, oak hardwood floors, and more stained and leaded glass windows. Even the original lighting fixtures have been carefully restored for use. The ceiling height is 9.5 feet. The prominent turret is three stories tall, creating a unique space in the front parlor, the master bedroom, and the third floor living quarters. The third-floor turret has wonderful natural light pouring in from the 270 degrees of windows at the top of the house. The second floor boasts a master bedroom with an attached sitting room/office and two closets (one of which is walk-in!). Two other large bedrooms are on the second floor. The total square footage of this large house is approximately 3920, (the assessor's square footage of 3020 doesn't include the finished attic/third floor of approximately 900 sq.ft.) The half-bath on the first floor has a unique, original water closet. The kitchen has a new ceramic floor and has a lovely view of the walled garden at the back of the house. And like many old Victorians, this has a back staircase. The walk-up finished third-floor attic is set up with a large bedroom and one more separate bedroom. A new HVAC unit was installed in this space in 2023, providing comfortable temperatures all year round. A third room on this level is being used as a walk-in closet, however it could be a master bath as previous owners say the plumbing has been stubbed into the floor. The large basement has a bathroom with a shower, and a number of rooms for a workshop, storage or office. The garage has a second level, with storage space, that is accessible from a service door at the rear. Newer features include - a new gas service line in 2022; new cement work on porch and walkways in 2023, a water heater and kitchen counter in 2021; an exterior award-winning paint and wood restoration in 2018; new double-hung storm windows and screens in 2018, a new roof in 2016; a new 3-car driveway in 2015; newer electric panel and wiring (200 amp in basement, 100 amp on 3rd floor); kitchen floor and ceiling in 2023; As the cornerstone of Elgin's historic district, this house is easy walking distance to trains, the library, recreation centre and downtown shops and restaurants.
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 October 11, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$107/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 600 E Chicago St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Other Room, Sitting Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3920 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,In UnitMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Heatilator, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchExterior: BalconyFoundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5Number of Covered Spaces: 1.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1.5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1892 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian |
Building Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding, PlasterNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0613262014 |
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Price List Price: $429,000Price Per Sqft: $107/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Aug 23 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Elgin |
School Information Elementary School: Channing Memorial Elementary SchElementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School District: 46High School: Elgin High SchoolHigh School District: 46 |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 8154.432 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: VA |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12399015Attic: Interior Stair |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Paul Bednar, (847) 987-7526
Real People Realty
Bought with: Trevor Clark, (541) 801-5826, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12399015

Price History for 600 E Chicago St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/10/2025 | $420,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 08/10/2025 | $429,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 08/08/2025 | $433,800 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 08/05/2025 | $435,800 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 07/10/2025 | $438,800 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 06/20/2025 | $443,800 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399015 |
| 06/20/2025 | $448,800 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267069 |
| 05/21/2025 | $448,800 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267069 |
| 05/10/2025 | $448,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267069 |
| 04/17/2025 | $449,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267069 |
| 06/01/2023 | $399,900 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723251 |
| 03/22/2023 | $399,900 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723251 |
| 03/04/2023 | $399,900 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723251 |
| 11/30/2022 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11632486 | |
| 09/19/2022 | $399,900 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11632486 |
| 05/13/2016 | $18,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/04/2016 | $18,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/28/2016 | $19,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/23/2015 | $24,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $8,727 |
| Assessment | $351,132 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 600 E Chicago St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.25 | Single-Family Home | $399,000 | 09/25/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,300 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $410,000 | 09/25/25 | 5 | 2 | 2,662 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $410,000 | 12/19/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,364 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 07/23/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,820 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $289,900 | 06/16/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,704 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $352,000 | 05/22/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,786 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $424,900 | 05/16/25 | 4 | 2 | 3,920 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $350,000 | 06/09/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,872 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 600 E Chicago St.
What Locals Say about Gifford Park
At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say there are sidewalks
79 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say kids play outside
73 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say car is needed
71 % Say parking is easy
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say there are community events
35 % Say it's quiet
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600 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,920 sqft single-family home built in 1892. 600 E Chicago St is located in Gifford Park, Elgin. This property is not currently available for sale. 600 E Chicago St was last sold on Oct 10, 2025 for $420,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $429,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 600 E Chicago St is $429,600.

