871 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
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OFF MARKET

$231,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 872 sqft

871 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120

Southeast Elgin
Est. Refi. Payment $1,736/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 13, 2013 for $29,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$232K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$202K (+696.9%)
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 +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$231K
September 2026$231K
August 2026$236K
July 2026$230K
June 2026$237K
May 2026$234K
April 2026$227K
March 2026$224K
February 2026$217K
January 2026$216K
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
0.22
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,068
689 Bent St, Elgin, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$277,500
04/03/26
2
1
720
865 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$257,000
10/09/25
2
1
960
513 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$337,500
07/10/26
3
1
1,188
1061 Houston Ave, Elgin, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$245,000
05/12/26
2
1
716
918 Lavoie Ave, Elgin, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/26/26
3
1
1,032
725 Dixon Ave, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$201,500
10/29/25
3
2
1,080
711 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$261,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,540
536 Aller Ave, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/06/25
4
1.5
1,100
536 Aller St, Elgin, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/18/25
4
1.5
1,092

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
875 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.01
$232,900
2
1
768
Off Market
867 Jay St, Evergreen Park, IL 60120
0.01
$212,600
2
1
872
Off Market
861 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$233,800
2
1
816
Off Market
868 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$297,800
3
2
1,044
Off Market
874 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$234,400
3
2
946
Off Market
864 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$275,800
2
2
1,200
Off Market
883 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$252,800
3
1
864
Off Market
878 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$269,800
3
1
956
Off Market
860 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$226,800
2
1
864
Off Market
857 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$238,100
2
1
910
Off Market
874 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$252,000
2
2
965
Off Market
868 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.03
$255,400
3
1
1,008
Off Market
882 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$255,300
2
1
832
Off Market
853 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$231,500
2
1
872
Off Market
681 Harrison St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$221,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
852 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$245,300
2
1
816
Off Market
852 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$242,100
2
1
775
Off Market
852 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
883 Kramer Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$214,100
2
1
605
Off Market
879 Kramer Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$285,100
4
2
1,068
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
872 sqft
$266/sqft
Garage

About this House

Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home W/Dining Room, Large 2 Car Garage, Large Lot, Needs Finishing Touches. Property Sold As Is, No Survey, Taxes At 100%, Proof of Funds Required On All Cash Offers, Please Allow 2 To 3 Days For Sellers Response. Addendum To Follow Accepted Offer.
871 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 872 sqft single-family home in Southeast Elgin, built in 1953. It last sold for $29,000 on Nov 13, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,700, with a rent estimate of $2,049/month.

Home Details for 871 Jay St

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 13, 2013
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08436452
Sold
$29,000
Jul 4, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$0
Apr 5, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$0
Apr 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$0
Feb 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$0

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$331K
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
264
13MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 871 Jay St

  • What is 871 Jay St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 871 Jay St in Elgin, IL is $231,700.
  • What is the price history for 871 Jay St?
    871 Jay St in Elgin, IL last sold for $29,000 in November 2013.
  • 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 $331K. That is down $4.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 871 Jay St?
    The lot at 871 Jay St in Elgin, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,000 sq ft).
  • Does 871 Jay St have a garage?
    Yes, 871 Jay St in Elgin, IL has a garage.

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