686 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

$400,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,826 sqft

686 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
Est. Refi. Payment $2,945/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 17, 2005 for $223,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$400K
Since last month
Increased$38K (+10.6%)
Since last year
Increased$69K (+21.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$171K (+76.8%)
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 +123% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$394K
August 2026$356K
July 2026$357K
June 2026$366K
May 2026$363K
April 2026$347K
March 2026$326K
February 2026$327K
January 2026$318K
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
633 Lillie St, Elgin, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/14/26
4
2
1,905
630 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$292,000
08/05/26
3
2
1,784
17 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/13/26
4
2
2,377
12 Rugby Pl, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$305,000
06/01/26
4
1.5
1,660
489 Division St, Elgin, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$365,000
05/26/26
4
1.5
1,824
650 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/19/25
4
1.5
2,364
217 Henry St, Elgin, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$260,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,788
144 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/16/26
3
1.5
1,644
301 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$315,000
01/22/26
4
1.5
2,613
834 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/11/26
3
2
1,533

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
680 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$336,700
3
3
1,706
Off Market
672 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$296,400
3
2
1,248
Off Market
696 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$366,900
2
1
1,400
Off Market
709 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$357,900
2
3
2,054
Off Market
700 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
-
-
-
726
Off Market
700 Bode Rd #3A, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
-
1
1
600
Off Market
700 Bode Rd #4, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
-
1
1
-
Off Market
9 E Chicago Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$261,100
2
2
910
Off Market
700 Bode Rd #2, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
-
1
1
750
Off Market
E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
691 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$360,000
4
2
1,538
Off Market
350-58 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
-
Studio
16
10,935
Off Market
670 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$293,300
4
3
1,187
Off Market
687 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$356,000
4
3
1,649
Off Market
679 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$271,100
4
2
1,254
Off Market
675 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$268,300
3
2
1,250
Off Market
671 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$298,200
4
1
1,227
Off Market
666 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$312,300
4
2
2,688
Off Market
677 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$392,100
5
4
-
Off Market
717 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$447,000
3
3
1,797
Off Market

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1915
1,826 sqft
$219/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 686 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL. 686 E Chicago St is in the Lords Park neighborhood in Elgin, IL and in ZIP code 60120. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,826 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1915.
686 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,826 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $223,000 on Feb 17, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $400,200, with a rent estimate of $2,704/month.

Home Details for 686 E Chicago St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 17, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$223,000
Jul 20, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$215,000
Jun 10, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$101,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$331K
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
264
13MoM

Around this home

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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Frequently asked questions about 686 E Chicago St

  • What is 686 E Chicago St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 686 E Chicago St in Elgin, IL is $400,200.
  • What is the price history for 686 E Chicago St?
    686 E Chicago St in Elgin, IL last sold for $223,000 in February 2005.
  • 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 $331K. That is down $4.67K from the prior month.

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