681 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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OFF MARKET

681 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,045 sqft

$306,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,155/mo*
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$306,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,155/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,045 sqft

Local Information

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

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1875
Living Area
1,045 sqft
Price/Sqft
$293

About this House

Hurry! Hard to find any handman specials any more at a reasonable price! Great location 1 block to Lords Park! Overall great bones, just needs your ideas and sweat equity! Enclosed front sun porch perfect for summer nights! Spacious living/dining room combo with hardwood floors! Kitchen ready for a makeover! Separate dining room! Gracious size master bedroom with plenty of natural light! Unfinished basement perfect for storage! Detached 2 car garage! Deep lot! Quick access to I-90 or train! Bring this gem back to life! Cash offers only!
681 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,045 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1875. It last sold for $265,000 on Jun 26, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $306,000, with a rent estimate of $1,805/month.

Home Details for 681 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1875
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price History for 681 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/26/2023$265,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11789955
06/11/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11789955
05/28/2023$255,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11789955
05/23/2023$255,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11789955
02/03/2023$125,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11689667
12/22/2022$124,900PendingRE/MAX International #11689667
12/21/2022$124,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11689667
12/19/2022$124,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11689667

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$209
$3MoM
Available listings
263
29MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,450
Assessment$190,818
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 681 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
115 N Porter St, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$253,000
03/17/26
2
1
924
653 Eastview St, Elgin, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$245,000
08/26/25
2
1
832
833 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$267,000
06/18/26
2
1
1,040
653 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/13/25
3
1
1,501
844 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$326,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,029
832 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/11/26
3
1
1,079
140 Mulford Dr, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$325,000
05/04/26
3
1
1,149
316 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$250,500
08/14/25
2
1
1,440
570 Addison St, Elgin, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$241,000
06/26/26
1
1
900
121 Mulford Dr, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/08/26
3
1
1,400

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Lords Park
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What Locals Say about Lords Park

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say it's quiet

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tracie B. N.
    "Very nice people and quiet neighborhood. Shopping within walking distance as well as pace bus stop going into downtown Elgin"
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  • Moosiewho
    "It’s not safe. We’ve been broke into twice. Police aren’t very helpful. Nor are most of them kind to victims of crime. They treat everyone like criminals. Upsetting."
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  • Manuela A.
    "It’s not a bad area but you can never be too safe. Bad things happen all the time better be safe than sorry even if nothing bad usually happens around here"
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