681 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

681 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

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

$306,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,122/mo*
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$306,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,122/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,045 sqft

Local Information

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Description

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEW HOME? LOOK NO FURTHER. HERE YOU HAVE A COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME! THE BIG TICKET ITEMS HAVE BEEN DONE FOR YOU!!! NEW TEARED OFF ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES, NEW WINDOWS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS, NEW VINYL FLOORING, COMPLETELY REMODELED KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ COUNTER TOP & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, COMPLETELY REMODELED BATHROOM, FRESHLY PAINTED INSIDE & OUT, NEW WATER HEATER, NEW A/C & NEWER FURNACE!!! NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN. EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO LORD'S PARK. NEAR MAJOR STREETS & STORES! LOW PROPERTY TAXES! DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY!!!
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 June 27, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 681 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1045 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: In Unit
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: No Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1875Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0613281006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $255,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun May 28 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Elgin
School Information
Elementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School District: 46High School District: 46

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11789955Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Brenda E Puga, (847) 373-1942
Brenda E Puga
Bought with: Monica Vargas, (847) 877-5988, GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11789955

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 May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$313K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$206
$3MoM
Available listings
234
30MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

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

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Estimated monthly rent$2,192/mo
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Comparable Sales for 681 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
653 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/13/25
3
1
1,501
832 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/11/26
3
1
1,079
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
03/23/26
2
1
1,040
625 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$289,900
06/16/25
3
1.5
1,704
844 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$326,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,029
630 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,784

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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

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  • 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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
681 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,045 sqft single-family home built in 1875. 681 Forest Ave is located in Lords Park, Elgin. This property is not currently available for sale. 681 Forest Ave was last sold on Jun 26, 2023 for $265,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $255,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 681 Forest Ave is $306,800.