838 Duncan Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
Northeastern Elgin- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,662 sqft
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,662 sqft
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4 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental home in Elgin, IL, may be just the home for you.
FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent—you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities – including St. Louis and Chicago – require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. If you are leasing a home in one of these areas, please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Please ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through Craigslist, SocialServe, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace or other classified advertising services. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, CashApp PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. See FirstKey Homes website for full details and conditions. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary, photos may be of similar home/floorplan, home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home, individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ. If you have any concerns, please schedule a tour prior to applying or leasing the listed home.
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental home in Elgin, IL, may be just the home for you.
FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent—you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities – including St. Louis and Chicago – require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. If you are leasing a home in one of these areas, please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Please ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through Craigslist, SocialServe, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace or other classified advertising services. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, CashApp PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. See FirstKey Homes website for full details and conditions. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary, photos may be of similar home/floorplan, home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home, individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ. If you have any concerns, please schedule a tour prior to applying or leasing the listed home.
838 Duncan Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,662 sqft single-family home in Northeastern Elgin, built in 1918. It last sold for $64,000 on Sep 6, 2013 (2,836% above the $2,180 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,730 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 18, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $389,700, with a rent estimate of $2,767/month.
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Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 838 Duncan Ave
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Year Built Year Built: 1918 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: Contact For Details |
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Appliances & Utilities Disposal |
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Other |
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Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage |
Price History for 838 Duncan Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/18/2025 | $2,180 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/16/2025 | $2,180 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/09/2025 | $2,235 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/02/2025 | $2,300 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/25/2025 | $2,335 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/18/2025 | $2,430 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/11/2025 | $2,460 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/04/2025 | $2,495 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/28/2025 | $2,540 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/21/2025 | $2,570 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/14/2025 | $2,650 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/04/2025 | $2,730 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/02/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 07/27/2023 | $1,935 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/26/2023 | $1,945 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/19/2023 | $1,975 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/14/2023 | $2,065 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/07/2023 | $2,145 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/30/2023 | $2,225 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/28/2023 | $2,295 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/22/2023 | $2,375 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/15/2023 | $2,445 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/13/2023 | $2,475 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/04/2023 | $2,465 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/12/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 09/06/2013 | $64,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Elgin
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$313K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$206
$3MoM
Available listings
234
30MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $7,154 |
| Assessment | $268,191 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 838 Duncan Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.23 | Single-Family Home | $174,000 | 07/08/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,690 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $285,000 | 11/13/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,010 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $285,000 | 10/14/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,882 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $350,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,464 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $138,000 | 08/28/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,920 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 04/30/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,556 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $253,900 | 09/04/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,942 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $320,000 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,400 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $298,000 | 07/18/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $390,000 | 12/18/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,382 |
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What Locals Say about Northeastern Elgin
At least 27 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say there are sidewalks
84 % Say it's dog friendly
77 % Say parking is easy
77 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say kids play outside
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say car is needed
65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
59 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
53 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
35 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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