851 Bent St, Elgin, IL 60120
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OFF MARKET

851 Bent St
Elgin, IL 60120

Southeast Elgin
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$355,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,463/mo*
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$355,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,463/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,296 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A BIG YARD, LONG DRIVEWAY, AND A REMODELED PROPERTY; LOOK NO FURTHER. THIS PROPERTY SITS ON A 1/2-ACRE LOT. OWNER TOOK A YEAR-LONG PROYECT TO MAKE THIS PROPERTY A MUST SEE. NEW ROOF, ALL NEW PLUMBING, NEW BATHROOMS, NEW KITCHEN, NEW FLOORS, NEW FURNACE AND A/C. MOST WINDOWS WERE REPLACED, UPDATED ELECTRICAL, ALL NEW APPLIANCES, FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE HOUSE INCLUDING BASEMENT. ELECTRIC GENERATOR ALREADY WIRED TO THE HOUSE FOR THOSE EMERGENCIES DURING POWER OUTAGES. MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY.
851 Bent St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home in Southeast Elgin, built in 1909. It last sold for $332,000 on Mar 27, 2025 (2% below the $339,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $355,600, with a rent estimate of $2,732/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 851 Bent St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1296 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909Year Renovated: 2024
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06191150260000Additional Parcels Description: 06191150250000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $339,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 03 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Star Home Team

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12276902

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Sergio Berrios, (847) 489-1252
Universal Real Estate LLC
Bought with: Jim Starwalt, ABR,CRS,CSC,GRI, Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12276902

Price History for 851 Bent St

DatePriceEventSource
03/27/2025$332,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12276902
02/03/2025$339,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12276902
01/24/2025$339,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12276902
01/31/2024$161,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11950686

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
Assessment$190,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 851 Bent St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
520 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$287,000
01/16/26
4
1.5
1,288
536 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/06/25
4
1.5
1,100
513 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$337,500
07/10/26
3
1
1,188
539 Lucille Ave, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,068
617 Lavoie Ave, Elgin, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$340,000
05/27/26
3
2
2,150
631 Bent St, Elgin, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$337,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,514
457 Arlington Ave, Elgin, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$330,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,525

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Neighborhood Overview

Southeast Elgin
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What Locals Say about Southeast Elgin

At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 14 % Say there are community events

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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