861 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

861 Jay St
Elgin, IL 60120

Southeast Elgin
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 816 sqft

$232,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,663/mo*
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$232,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,663/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Living Area
816 sqft
Price/Sqft
$285
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 861 Jay St, Elgin, IL. 861 Jay St is in the Southeast Elgin neighborhood in Elgin, IL and in ZIP code 60120. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 816 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5900 sqft and was built in 1950.
861 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home in Southeast Elgin, built in 1950. It last sold for $89,000 on Aug 16, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $232,700, with a rent estimate of $1,878/month.

Home Details for 861 Jay St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5950 sqft

Price History for 861 Jay St

DatePriceEventSource
08/16/2010$89,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07512793
04/19/2004$147,000Sold
N/A
03/27/2001$127,500Sold
N/A

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$3,013
Assessment$160,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 861 Jay St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
539 Lucille Ave, Elgin, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,068
689 Bent St, Elgin, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$277,500
04/03/26
2
1
720
758 Joan Ct, Elgin, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/17/25
3
1
1,149
865 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$257,000
10/09/25
2
1
960
1061 Houston Ave, Elgin, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$245,000
05/12/26
2
1
716
513 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$337,500
07/10/26
3
1
1,188
805 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$219,900
08/29/25
2
1.5
685
918 Lavoie Ave, Elgin, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/26/26
3
1
1,032
725 Dixon Ave, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$201,500
10/29/25
2
2
1,080
970 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL
0.65
Single-Family Home
$84,000
02/09/26
2
2
857

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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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    "safe friendly area, I've lived here for 4 years and had nothing but a good rapport with my neighbors"
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