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)

$202,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,433/mo*
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$202,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,433/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
567 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)

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Description

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 1941.
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.

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Home Details for 856 May St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price History for 856 May St

DatePriceEventSource
10/05/2016$28,000Sold
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08/23/2002$71,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$4,515
Assessment$189,990
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 856 May St

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$270,000
10/21/25
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1
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2
1
720
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0.09
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$306,000
08/04/25
4
1.5
800
316 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.52
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$250,500
09/02/25
2
1
720
865 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
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$257,000
10/14/25
2
1
960
725 Dixon Ave, Elgin, IL
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$201,500
10/30/25
2
1
1,080
557 Willard Ave, Elgin, IL
0.04
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$210,000
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3
1
1,171
520 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.10
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$287,000
02/04/26
4
2
1,288
536 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.08
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$270,000
12/18/25
4
1.5
1,092
527 Raymond St, Elgin, IL
0.62
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$130,000
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3
1
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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

  • 81 % 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

  • 12 % Say there are community events

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856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 567 sqft single-family home built in 1941. 856 May St is located in Southeast Elgin, Elgin. This property is not currently available for sale. 856 May St was last sold on Oct 5, 2016 for $28,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 856 May St is $202,600.