856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

856 May St
Elgin, IL 60120

Southeast Elgin
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 567 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

$222,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,584/mo*
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$222,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,584/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
567 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$222K
Since last month
Increased$11K (+5.3%)
Since last year
Increased$23K (+11.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$196K (+698.6%)
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 +94% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$224K
July 2026$212K
June 2026$212K
May 2026$208K
April 2026$200K
March 2026$188K
February 2026$192K
January 2026$187K
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
539 Lucille Ave, Elgin, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,068
689 Bent St, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$277,500
04/03/26
2
1
720
265 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$172,000
06/01/26
2
1
738
513 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$337,500
07/10/26
3
1
1,188
865 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$257,000
10/09/25
2
1
960
1061 Houston Ave, Elgin, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$245,000
05/12/26
2
1
716
557 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$210,000
09/15/25
3
1
1,200
520 Aller St, Elgin, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$287,000
02/04/26
4
2
1,288
536 Aller St, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/18/25
4
1.5
1,092
536 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/06/25
4
1.5
1,100

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
603 Edgebrook Ter, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$275,000
3
1
990
Off Market
557 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$339,900
3
1
1,200
For Sale
532 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$284,800
2
2
1,500
Off Market
539 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.06
$269,000
4
2
2,315
Off Market
536 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.08
$270,000
4
1.5
1,100
Recently Sold
527 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.08
$343,100
4
2
1,300
Off Market
539 Cleveland Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.09
$325,800
4
1.5
800
Off Market
639 Edgebrook Ter, Elgin, IL 60120
0.10
$283,000
2
2
918
Off Market
831 Bent St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.10
$298,500
3
2
947
Off Market
520 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.10
$287,000
4
1.5
1,288
Recently Sold
515 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.11
$437,800
6
3
2,368
Off Market
539 Lucille Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.11
$270,000
2
1
1,068
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.44 acres
Living Area
567 sqft
Price/Sqft
$392

About this House

This single-family home is located at 856 May St, Elgin, IL. 856 May St is in the Southeast Elgin neighborhood in Elgin, IL and in ZIP code 60120. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 567 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.44 acres and was built in 1940.
856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 567 sqft single-family home in Southeast Elgin, built in 1940. It last sold for $28,000 on Oct 5, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $222,400, with a rent estimate of $1,594/month.

Home Details for 856 May St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 5, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$28,000
Aug 23, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$71,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$337K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$207
$2MoM
Available listings
251
12MoM

Around this home

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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    "Beautiful neighborhood with friendly diverse families. Location is not too far from any major suburbs "
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    "safe friendly area, I've lived here for 4 years and had nothing but a good rapport with my neighbors"
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Frequently asked questions about 856 May St

  • What is 856 May St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 856 May St in Elgin, IL is $222,400.
  • What is the price history for 856 May St?
    856 May St in Elgin, IL last sold for $28,000 in October 2016.
  • 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 $337K. That is up $15K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 856 May St?
    The lot at 856 May St in Elgin, IL is about 0.44 acres (18,997 sq ft).

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